Atty. Matthew Joy

Atty. Matthew Joy

Matthew K. Joy is a trial attorney at The Dominguez Firm.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Joy at a glance

Matthew Joy is a Trial Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at The Dominguez Firm. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at Southwestern Law School (J.D., 2006) and Columbia University Bachelor's English and Spanish Language Literature (—). Active member of CAALA, Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew K. Joy is a trial attorney at The Dominguez Firm
  • With over a decade of experience litigating difficult liability cases, Attorney Joy has helped hundreds of accident victims in California recover millions in compensation
  • He’s a fierce advocate of road safety and promotes the firm’s values by delivering outstanding legal representation and client service, as part of the personal injury trial team
  • Matthew is known for handling complex cases involving wrongful deaths, amputations, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paraplegic injuries, auto accidents and premises liability
  • as well, cases of serious accidents involving trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles, drowning, construction and elevators
  • and many other personal injury cases
  • Seeking justice for his clients is attorney Joy’s top priority
  • Matthew joined The Dominguez Firm as a law clerk, while he was still in law school, and now he’s a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a highly thought-after and exclusive attorney association
  • Attorney Joy earned his bachelor’s degree from Columbia University with a double major in English and Spanish language literature
  • He earned his Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School
  • He has been selected by Super Lawyers as a Top 100 Southern California Rising Star in 2016 to 2019, and he’s a member of the Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
  • Attorney Matthew Joy is an avid traveler, which has allowed him to learn the language, culture, and customs of the people of Latin America
  • He supports numerous charitable causes, across California
  • Membership & Honors • Super Lawyers as a Top 100 Southern California Rising Star 2016-2019 • Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Joy's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Matthew Joy is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Matthew Joy is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

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.

Matthew Joy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Matthew Joy is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Matthew Joy is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in California →

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 Los Angeles 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Joy

Where is Matthew Joy's law office located?
Matthew Joy's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is The Dominguez Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Joy handle?
Matthew Joy focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Joy practiced law?
Matthew Joy has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew Joy go to law school?
Matthew Joy earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (—).
How can I contact Matthew Joy for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Joy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern Law School
- 2006
Columbia University Bachelor's English and Spanish Language Literature
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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