Atty. Matthew Robert Sylvia
Matthew Robert Sylvia is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal prosecution. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.
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Matthew Robert Sylvia is a criminal defense attorney based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2002). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2001) and Providence College (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Fall River, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Robert Sylvia is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal prosecution
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Matthew practices in Fall River, MA
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fall River are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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