Atty. Matthew R. Patterson

Atty. Matthew R. Patterson

Matthew R. Patterson is a lawyer practicing international law, administrative law, constitutional and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Matthew R. Patterson at a glance

Matthew R. Patterson is a immigration, civil rights, government, adr, and international attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Wayne State University (M.A. History, 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew R. Patterson is a lawyer practicing international law, administrative law, constitutional and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a M.A. degree from Wayne State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Matthew practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew R. Patterson's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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Matthew R. Patterson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Matthew R. Patterson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Matthew R. Patterson is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Chicago 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 R. Patterson

Where is Matthew R. Patterson's law office located?
Matthew R. Patterson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew R. Patterson handle?
Matthew R. Patterson focuses on immigration, civil rights, government, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew R. Patterson practiced law?
Matthew R. Patterson has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Matthew R. Patterson go to law school?
Matthew R. Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (M.A. History, 2001).
How can I contact Matthew R. Patterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
- 2007
M.A. History
Wayne State University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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