Atty. Matthew Scott Pappas
Matthew Scott Pappas is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil rights, tribal law. Matthew received a degree from Saddleback College, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Matthew Scott Pappas is a Member based in Riverside, California, practicing at Matt Pappas, Attorney. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1994), United States District Court for the Southern District of California (1995), and United States Supreme Court (2012). Educated at Western State University College of Law (J.D., 1994) and Saddleback College (—). Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Scott Pappas is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil rights, tribal law
- Matthew received a degree from Saddleback College, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Matthew practices at Matt Pappas, Attorney in Riverside, CA
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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 Riverside 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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