Atty. Matthew Scott Koken

Atty. Matthew Scott Koken

Matthew Scott Koken is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, personal injury. Matthew received a degree from Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA, and has been licensed for 18 years.

San Diego San Diego 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Matthew Scott Koken at a glance

Matthew Scott Koken is a dui/dwi, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (Juris Doctor, 2008) and Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Scott Koken is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, personal injury
  • Matthew received a degree from Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Matthew practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Scott Koken's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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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.

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Criminal Defense

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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 San Diego 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 Scott Koken

Where is Matthew Scott Koken's law office located?
Matthew Scott Koken's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Scott Koken handle?
Matthew Scott Koken focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Scott Koken practiced law?
Matthew Scott Koken has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Matthew Scott Koken go to law school?
Matthew Scott Koken earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 2008); (—).
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Education

Juris Doctor
University of San Diego School of Law
- 2008
Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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