Atty. Matthew James Long

Atty. Matthew James Long

Matthew James Long is a lawyer practicing estate planning, child support, divorce and 3 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from California State University, Long Beach, California, USA, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James Long at a glance

Matthew James Long is an Attorney based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Law Offices of Matthew J. Long. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and U.S. District Court Central District of California (1992). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California J.D. with distinction (—) and California State University, Long Beach, California, USA B.S. Business Administration (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James Long is a lawyer practicing estate planning, child support, divorce and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from California State University, Long Beach, California, USA, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Matthew practices at Law Offices of Matthew J. Long in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Long's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Matthew James Long is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew James Long is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Santa Barbara 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 James Long

Where is Matthew James Long's law office located?
Matthew James Long's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Law Offices of Matthew J. Long. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Long handle?
Matthew James Long focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew James Long practiced law?
Matthew James Long has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Matthew James Long go to law school?
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How can I contact Matthew James Long for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew James Long received?
Matthew James Long's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, California J.D. with distinction
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California State University, Long Beach, California, USA B.S. Business Administration
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court Central District of California
Admitted: 1992

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