Atty. Matthew Andrew Richards

Atty. Matthew Andrew Richards

Matthew Andrew Richards is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust, immigration law and 4 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1996, and has been licensed for 22 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Andrew Richards at a glance

Matthew Andrew Richards is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on immigration, business, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (2004). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D. International, 2004) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. History, 1996). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Andrew Richards is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust, immigration law and 4 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1996, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Andrew Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 San Francisco 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 Andrew Richards

Where is Matthew Andrew Richards's law office located?
Matthew Andrew Richards's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Andrew Richards handle?
Matthew Andrew Richards focuses on immigration, business, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Andrew Richards practiced law?
Matthew Andrew Richards has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew Andrew Richards go to law school?
Matthew Andrew Richards earned their education at (J.D. International, 2004); (B.A. History, 1996).
How can I contact Matthew Andrew Richards for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. International
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 2004
B.A. History
University of California, Berkeley
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004

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