Atty. Matthew Clay Pierce

Atty. Matthew Clay Pierce

Matthew Clay Pierce is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, environmental law. Matthew received a degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Visalia Visalia 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Clay Pierce at a glance

Matthew Clay Pierce is a criminal defense and environmental attorney based in Visalia, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA Wesleyan Univ, Middletown, CT (—). Serands clients in Visalia, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Clay Pierce is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, environmental law
  • Matthew received a degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Matthew practices in Visalia, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Clay Pierce's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Visalia 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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Where is Matthew Clay Pierce's law office located?
Matthew Clay Pierce's law practice is located in Visalia, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Clay Pierce handle?
Matthew Clay Pierce focuses on criminal defense, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Clay Pierce practiced law?
Matthew Clay Pierce has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Education

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA Wesleyan Univ, Middletown, CT
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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