Atty. Matthew John Dalton

Atty. Matthew John Dalton

Matthew John Dalton is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, domestic violence. Matthew received a degree from Indiana University, Bloomington IN, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Oakland Oakland 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew John Dalton at a glance

Matthew John Dalton is an Alameda Co. Pub. Def. based in Oakland, California. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and dv defense. Admitted to practice in California (2000). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (JD, 1997) and Indiana University, Bloomington IN University of California Hastings College of Law, San Francisco CA (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew John Dalton is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, domestic violence
  • Matthew received a degree from Indiana University, Bloomington IN, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Matthew practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Dalton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew John Dalton 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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Domestic Violence Defense

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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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Where is Matthew John Dalton's law office located?
Matthew John Dalton's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Dalton handle?
Matthew John Dalton focuses on criminal defense, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew John Dalton practiced law?
Matthew John Dalton has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Matthew John Dalton go to law school?
Matthew John Dalton earned their education at (JD, 1997); (—).
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Education

JD
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1997
Indiana University, Bloomington IN University of California Hastings College of Law, San Francisco CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000

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