Atty. Matthew Jay Taylor

Atty. Matthew Jay Taylor

Matthew Jay Taylor is a lawyer practicing real estate, criminal defense, estate planning. Matthew has been licensed for 22 years.

Palatine Palatine 22 yrs experience 22 year
Call (224) 203-2827 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew Jay Taylor at a glance

Matthew Jay Taylor is a Member based in Palatine, Illinois, practicing at Matthew J. Taylor Attorney at Law. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004). Educated at John Marshall Law School, Chicago (JD, 2004). Serands clients in Palatine, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Jay Taylor is a lawyer practicing real estate, criminal defense, estate planning
  • Matthew has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew practices at Matthew J. Taylor Attorney at Law in Palatine, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Jay Taylor's Areas of Practice

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

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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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 Jay Taylor is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Matthew Jay Taylor is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Palatine 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 Jay Taylor

Where is Matthew Jay Taylor's law office located?
Matthew Jay Taylor's law practice is located in Palatine, Illinois. The firm is Matthew J. Taylor Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Jay Taylor handle?
Matthew Jay Taylor focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Jay Taylor practiced law?
Matthew Jay Taylor has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew Jay Taylor go to law school?
Matthew Jay Taylor earned their education at (JD, 2004).
How can I contact Matthew Jay Taylor for a consultation?
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Education

JD
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004

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