Atty. Matthew Edward Gonzalez

Atty. Matthew Edward Gonzalez

Matthew Edward Gonzalez is a lawyer practicing constitutional. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (844) 584-5201 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew Edward Gonzalez at a glance

Matthew Edward Gonzalez is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Gonzalez & Leigh. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1990) and Columbia University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Edward Gonzalez is a lawyer practicing constitutional
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Matthew practices at Gonzalez & Leigh in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Edward Gonzalez's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Matthew Edward Gonzalez 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 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Francisco or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Edward Gonzalez

Where is Matthew Edward Gonzalez's law office located?
Matthew Edward Gonzalez's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Gonzalez & Leigh. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Edward Gonzalez handle?
Matthew Edward Gonzalez focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Edward Gonzalez practiced law?
Matthew Edward Gonzalez has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Matthew Edward Gonzalez go to law school?
Matthew Edward Gonzalez earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Matthew Edward Gonzalez for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Edward Gonzalez directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1990
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.