Atty. Matthew D. Pelnar

Atty. Matthew D. Pelnar

Matthew D. Pelnar is a lawyer.

San Francisco San Francisco 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Matthew D. Pelnar at a glance

Matthew D. Pelnar is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA University of California Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew D. Pelnar is a lawyer
  • Matthew received a degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Matthew practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in San Francisco, CA

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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Matthew D. Pelnar's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Matthew D. Pelnar has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
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Education

University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA University of California Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014

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