Atty. Matthew Allen Chavez

Atty. Matthew Allen Chavez

Matthew Allen Chavez is a lawyer practicing litigation, banking, administrative law and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from New Mexico State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Santa Rosa Santa Rosa 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Allen Chavez at a glance

Matthew Allen Chavez is a employment, business, litigation, and government attorney based in Santa Rosa, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1994), District of Columbia (1995), and California U.S. Supreme Court (2002). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 1994) and New Mexico State University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Santa Rosa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Allen Chavez is a lawyer practicing litigation, banking, administrative law and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from New Mexico State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Matthew practices in Santa Rosa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Allen Chavez's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew Allen Chavez is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew Allen Chavez is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew Allen Chavez is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Matthew Allen Chavez is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

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 Santa Rosa 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 Allen Chavez

Where is Matthew Allen Chavez's law office located?
Matthew Allen Chavez's law practice is located in Santa Rosa, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Allen Chavez handle?
Matthew Allen Chavez focuses on employment, business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Allen Chavez practiced law?
Matthew Allen Chavez has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Matthew Allen Chavez go to law school?
Matthew Allen Chavez earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Matthew Allen Chavez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University Law School
- 1994
B.A.
New Mexico State University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995
California U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002

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