Atty. Matthew Aaron Wisecup
Matthew A. Wisecup was born on December 7, 1982.
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About Matthew Aaron Wisecup at a glance
Matthew Aaron Wisecup is a Partner based in Greenup, Kentucky, practicing at McGinnis Leslie PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2008) and Kentucky (2014). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 2008) and Ohio University (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Greenup, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew A. Wisecup was born on December 7, 1982
- He is a 2001 graduate of Oak Hill High School in Oak Hill, Ohio, where he was class valedictorian.Matthew obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, where he earned a double major in Political Science and Spanish
- While at Ohio University, Matthew was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society and was a member of the Leona and Lewis Hughes Manasseh Cutler Scholars Program.Matthew graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University in 2005 and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in Cincinnati, Ohio
- While at UC Law, Matthew was accepted as a member of the Moot Court Honor Board, and he finished as a semifinalist in the Hassell National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition in Virginia
- Matthew graduated from the College of Law in 2008, having been inducted into the Order of Barristers.Matthew was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2008, where he began practice with Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS) in Portsmouth, Ohio, and later served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Scioto County, Ohio
- While an Assistant Prosecutor, Matthew gained significant jury trial experience.Matthew became admitted to practice law in Kentucky in 2014
- In addition to being admitted to the Ohio and Kentucky Bars, Matthew is admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- He also is a member of both the Ohio and Kentucky Bar Associations, as well as the Scioto County Bar Association and the Greenup and Lewis County Bar Associations.Through the years, Matthew has been involved with Habitat for Humanity, helping to build homes for families in need.Since joining the law firm of McGinnis Leslie, Matthew has had the pleasure of representing clients in a variety of civil and criminal matters
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Matthew Aaron Wisecup's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Aaron Wisecup handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Matthew Aaron Wisecup is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Kentucky →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Matthew Aaron Wisecup is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Kentucky →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenup are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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