Atty. Matthew D. Umhofer
Matthew D. Umhofer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar.
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Matthew D. Umhofer is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Umhofer, Mitchell & King LLP. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew D. Umhofer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Matthew D., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2015
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Matthew D. Umhofer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew D. Umhofer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Matthew D. Umhofer is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Matthew D. Umhofer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Matthew D. Umhofer is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew D. Umhofer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Matthew D. Umhofer is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Los Angeles 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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