Atty. Matthew Rowen McGovern

Atty. Matthew Rowen McGovern

Mr. Matthew Rowen McGovern is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, government, general practice and 13 other areas of law.

Shorewood Shorewood 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Rowen McGovern at a glance

Matthew Rowen McGovern is a wills, car accidents, contracts, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Shorewood, Wisconsin. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in California (2005), South Dakota (2007), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (2007), and Wisconsin (2019). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 2004) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Shorewood, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Rowen McGovern is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, government, general practice and 13 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1994, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices in Shorewood, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Rowen McGovern's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Matthew Rowen McGovern is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Wisconsin →

Car Accidents

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

Matthew Rowen McGovern is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Wisconsin →

Contracts

Matthew Rowen McGovern is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Wisconsin →

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 Rowen McGovern is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Matthew Rowen McGovern is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Shorewood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Rowen McGovern

Where is Matthew Rowen McGovern's law office located?
Matthew Rowen McGovern's law practice is located in Shorewood, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Rowen McGovern handle?
Matthew Rowen McGovern focuses on wills, car accidents, contracts, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Matthew Rowen McGovern practiced law?
Matthew Rowen McGovern has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew Rowen McGovern go to law school?
Matthew Rowen McGovern earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Matthew Rowen McGovern for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Rowen McGovern 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.
What awards or recognition has Matthew Rowen McGovern received?
Matthew Rowen McGovern's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of Law
- 2004
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005
South Dakota
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 2007
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2019

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