Atty. Matthew Stephen Sheldon

Atty. Matthew Stephen Sheldon

Mr. Matthew Stephen Sheldon is a lawyer practicing consumer financial services, litigation, commercial and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Matthew Stephen Sheldon at a glance

Matthew Stephen Sheldon is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Goodwin Procter LLP. They haand 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2006) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western (2011). Educated at College of William & Mary School of Law (J.D., 2006) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 2002). Actiand member of Norfolk & Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Matthew Stephen Sheldon is a lawyer practicing consumer financial services, litigation, commercial and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in Washington, DC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Matthew Stephen Sheldon's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Matthew Stephen Sheldon has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
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Matthew Stephen Sheldon earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2002).
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Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western
Admitted: 2011

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