Atty. Matthew John Effken

Atty. Matthew John Effken

Matthew John Effken is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, health care and 7 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Lincoln Lincoln 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew John Effken at a glance

Matthew John Effken is a criminal defense, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Lincoln, Nebraska. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1991), U.S. District of Nebraska (1991), and California (1999). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1991) and Augustana College (B.A., 1981). Active member of US District Court District of NE Nebraska State Bar California State Bar. Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew John Effken is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, health care and 7 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Matthew practices in Lincoln, NE

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Effken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew John Effken 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.

Matthew John Effken is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Nebraska →

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 John Effken is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Nebraska →

Employment Law

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

Matthew John Effken is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Nebraska →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Matthew John Effken is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Real Estate Law

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

Matthew John Effken is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew John Effken

Where is Matthew John Effken's law office located?
Matthew John Effken's law practice is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Effken handle?
Matthew John Effken focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Matthew John Effken practiced law?
Matthew John Effken has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Matthew John Effken go to law school?
Matthew John Effken earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Matthew John Effken for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1991
B.A.
Augustana College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1991
California
Admitted: 1999

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