Atty. Matthew J. Smith

Atty. Matthew J. Smith

Matthew J. Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, commercial/contract litigation, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law.

Ramsey Ramsey 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew J. Smith at a glance

Matthew J. Smith is a contracts, criminal defense, breach of contract, litigation, and government attorney based in Ramsey, New Jersey. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1994), New York (1994), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994), and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Pace University School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and Pace University B.A. cum laude Pace University Graduate School M.P.A. (—). Serands clients in Ramsey, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew J. Smith is a lawyer practicing administrative law, commercial/contract litigation, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew J. received a B.A. degree from Pace University, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Matthew J. practices in Ramsey, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Breach of Contract

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Civil Litigation

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Matthew J. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Matthew J. Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ramsey are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew J. Smith

Where is Matthew J. Smith's law office located?
Matthew J. Smith's law practice is located in Ramsey, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J. Smith handle?
Matthew J. Smith focuses on contracts, criminal defense, breach of contract, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Matthew J. Smith practiced law?
Matthew J. Smith has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
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Education

Pace University School of Law J.D. cum laude
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Pace University B.A. cum laude Pace University Graduate School M.P.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1994
New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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