Atty. Matthew J. Rapa
Member, Widener University School of Law Trial Advocacy, Harrisburg. Law Clerk, Handler, Henning, & Rosenberg Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2007-2008.
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About Matthew J. Rapa at a glance
Matthew J. Rapa is a Member based in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Rapa Law Office, P.C.. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2008). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 2008) and East Stroudsburg University (B.A. Political, 2005). Active member of Carbon County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lehighton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Member, Widener University School of Law Trial Advocacy, Harrisburg
- Law Clerk, Handler, Henning, & Rosenberg Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2007-2008
- Carbon County Public Defenders Office, 2008
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Matthew J. Rapa is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Matthew J. Rapa is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Matthew J. Rapa is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Matthew J. Rapa is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lehighton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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