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Atty. Matthew James Karras

Atty. Matthew James Karras

Matthew James Karras is a lawyer practicing real estate, residential, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Matthew has been licensed for 14 years.

Geneva Geneva 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James Karras at a glance

Matthew James Karras is a personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Geneva, Illinois. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2012). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (JD, 2011). Serands clients in Geneva, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew James Karras is a lawyer practicing real estate, residential, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew has been licensed for 14 years
  • Matthew practices in Geneva, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Karras's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew James Karras 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew James Karras is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew James Karras is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew James Karras

Where is Matthew James Karras's law office located?
Matthew James Karras's law practice is located in Geneva, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Karras handle?
Matthew James Karras focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew James Karras practiced law?
Matthew James Karras has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Matthew James Karras go to law school?
Matthew James Karras earned their education at (JD, 2011).
How can I contact Matthew James Karras for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2012

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