Atty. Matthew Cristopher Bently

Atty. Matthew Cristopher Bently

Matthew Cristopher Bently is a lawyer practicing litigation, public law, trusts & estates and 4 other areas of law. Matthew received a degree from CAL Northern SOL, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Chico Chico 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About Matthew Cristopher Bently at a glance

Matthew Cristopher Bently is a dui/dwi, trusts, criminal defense, traffic, and litigation attorney based in Chico, California. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at CAL Northern SOL Chico CA California St Univ Chico Chico CA (—). Serands clients in Chico, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Cristopher Bently is a lawyer practicing litigation, public law, trusts & estates and 4 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a degree from CAL Northern SOL, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Matthew practices in Chico, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Cristopher Bently's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Trusts

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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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 Chico 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

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Where is Matthew Cristopher Bently's law office located?
Matthew Cristopher Bently's law practice is located in Chico, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Cristopher Bently handle?
Matthew Cristopher Bently focuses on dui/dwi, trusts, criminal defense, traffic, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Cristopher Bently practiced law?
Matthew Cristopher Bently has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Matthew Cristopher Bently go to law school?
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Education

CAL Northern SOL Chico CA California St Univ Chico Chico CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012

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