Atty. Matthew Aaron Lopas

Atty. Matthew Aaron Lopas

Matthew Aaron Lopas is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, expungement, dui & dwi and 5 other areas of law. Matthew received a degree from McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific, CA, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Vista Vista 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Matthew Aaron Lopas at a glance

Matthew Aaron Lopas is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, white collar, juvenile, and sex crimes attorney based in Vista, California. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (JD, 2006) and McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific, CA Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA (—). Serands clients in Vista, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew Aaron Lopas is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, expungement, dui & dwi and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a degree from McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific, CA, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices in Vista, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Aaron Lopas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Aaron Lopas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Juvenile Law

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Sex Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vista are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Aaron Lopas

Where is Matthew Aaron Lopas's law office located?
Matthew Aaron Lopas's law practice is located in Vista, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Aaron Lopas handle?
Matthew Aaron Lopas focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, white collar, juvenile, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Aaron Lopas practiced law?
Matthew Aaron Lopas has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew Aaron Lopas go to law school?
Matthew Aaron Lopas earned their education at (JD, 2006); (—).
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Education

JD
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 2006
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific, CA Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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