Atty. Matthew Jude Egan, Esq.

Atty. Matthew Jude Egan, Esq.

Matthew Jude Egan, J.D., Ph.D., is a Certified Family Law Specialist who earned his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law in 2004. He began his career at a prominent international law firm in San Francisco, focusing on civil litigation and land use matters while simultaneously completing his doctoral dissertation in Jurisprudence and Social Policy.

Santa Maria Santa Maria 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. at a glance

Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. is a Founder based in Santa Maria, California, practicing at Egan Law. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on trusts, family law, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 2004) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 1995). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Santa Maria, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Jude Egan, J.D., Ph.D., is a Certified Family Law Specialist who earned his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law in 2004
  • He began his career at a prominent international law firm in San Francisco, focusing on civil litigation and land use matters while simultaneously completing his doctoral dissertation in Jurisprudence and Social Policy
  • With extensive experience in both civil litigation and family law, Dr. Egan has built a solid reputation for his unique skills in drafting legal documents for estate planning
  • He proudly serves a diverse clientele, offering services in both English and Spanish across the Central Coast (Paso Robles to Ventura) and Kern County
  • Call and set an appointment and we will send you. free copy of Jude's new book: Better Divorce: A Handbook for Getting through the Worst Time in Your Life. (Hard copies will be available in May but we can send an e-book version now with any new appointment setting)
  • The book represents almost 20 years of legal experience distilled into about 400 pages

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Jude Egan, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Santa Maria 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 Jude Egan, Esq.

Where is Matthew Jude Egan, Esq.'s law office located?
Matthew Jude Egan, Esq.'s law practice is located in Santa Maria, California. The firm is Egan Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. handle?
Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. focuses on trusts, family law, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. practiced law?
Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
What languages does Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. speak?
Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. go to law school?
Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Matthew Jude Egan, Esq. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley
- 2004
B.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1995

Languages

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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