Atty. Matthew J. Jacobs

Atty. Matthew J. Jacobs

Matthew J. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing antitrust, commercial and business litigation antitrust, government investigations and white collar criminal defense and 2 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Matthew J. Jacobs at a glance

Matthew J. Jacobs is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993) and California Supreme Court of the United States The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Ninth C (1994). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1992) and Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism (M.S., 1985). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew J. Jacobs is a lawyer practicing antitrust, commercial and business litigation antitrust, government investigations and white collar criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a M.S. degree from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Matthew practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J. Jacobs's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Palo Alto 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

Common questions about Matthew J. Jacobs

Where is Matthew J. Jacobs's law office located?
Matthew J. Jacobs's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J. Jacobs handle?
Matthew J. Jacobs focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew J. Jacobs practiced law?
Matthew J. Jacobs has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Matthew J. Jacobs go to law school?
Matthew J. Jacobs earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (M.S., 1985).
How can I contact Matthew J. Jacobs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1992
M.S.
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
California Supreme Court of the United States The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Ninth C
Admitted: 1994

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