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Atty. Matthew Joseph Downs

Atty. Matthew Joseph Downs

Matthew Joseph Downs is a lawyer. Matthew has been licensed for 30 years.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (404) 689-5892

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Matthew Joseph Downs is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They haand 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1996), Maryland (1996), District of Columbia (2006), and Colorado (2024). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew Joseph Downs is a lawyer
  • Matthew has been licensed for 30 years
  • Matthew practices in Washington, DC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Matthew Joseph Downs has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1996
Maryland
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
Colorado
Admitted: 2024

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