Atty. Matthew Nathanson
Matthew Nathanson is a criminal defence lawyer with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in complex criminal cases and has extensive experience in constitutional matters, media sensitive cases and appeals.
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Matthew Nathanson is a criminal defense attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at MN Law. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (1998). Educated at University of British Columbia (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defence (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Nathanson is a criminal defence lawyer with over 25 years of experience
- He specializes in complex criminal cases and has extensive experience in constitutional matters, media sensitive cases and appeals
- He has represented clients in various provinces and has argued cases in the Federal Court of Canada and Supreme Court of Canada
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Why local counsel matters in British Columbia
Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia 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 British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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