Atty. Matthew J Watts

Atty. Matthew J Watts

Matthew J Watts is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, criminal law, complex civil litigation matters and 6 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 2001, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Oakland Oakland 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew J Watts at a glance

Matthew J Watts is an Associate based in Oakland, California, practicing at Brown Eassa & McLeod LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2010) and Brown University (B.A., 2001). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew J Watts is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, criminal law, complex civil litigation matters and 6 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 2001, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Matthew practices at Brown Eassa & McLeod LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J Watts's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew J Watts is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew J Watts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew J Watts is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Oakland 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 Watts

Where is Matthew J Watts's law office located?
Matthew J Watts's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Brown Eassa & McLeod LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J Watts handle?
Matthew J Watts focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew J Watts practiced law?
Matthew J Watts has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Matthew J Watts go to law school?
Matthew J Watts earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Matthew J Watts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 2010
B.A.
Brown University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011

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