Atty. Matthew Joseph Plese

Atty. Matthew Joseph Plese

Matthew Joseph Plese is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, agency adoptions and 71 other areas of law. Matthew has been licensed for 13 years.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Joseph Plese at a glance

Matthew Joseph Plese is an Associate based in Edwardsville, Illinois. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2013) and Illinois (2014). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2013). Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Joseph Plese is a lawyer practicing family law, adoptions, agency adoptions and 71 other areas of law
  • Matthew has been licensed for 13 years
  • Matthew practices in Edwardsville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Joseph Plese's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Joseph Plese 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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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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 Joseph Plese is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

Matthew Joseph Plese is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Edwardsville 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 Joseph Plese

Where is Matthew Joseph Plese's law office located?
Matthew Joseph Plese's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Joseph Plese handle?
Matthew Joseph Plese focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Joseph Plese practiced law?
Matthew Joseph Plese has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Matthew Joseph Plese go to law school?
Matthew Joseph Plese earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
How can I contact Matthew Joseph Plese for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University School of Law
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2013
Illinois
Admitted: 2014

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