Atty. Matthew Steven Dente

Atty. Matthew Steven Dente

Matthew Steven Dente is a lawyer practicing labor & employment. Matthew received a degree from University of San Diego, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 24 years.

San Diego San Diego 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Matthew Steven Dente at a glance

Matthew Steven Dente is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at The Dente Law Firm. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2002) and California (2006). Educated at Boston College Law School (JD, 2002) and University of San Diego, San Diego CA Boston College Law School, Newton MA (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Steven Dente is a lawyer practicing labor & employment
  • Matthew received a degree from University of San Diego, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Matthew practices at The Dente Law Firm in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Steven Dente's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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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Where is Matthew Steven Dente's law office located?
Matthew Steven Dente's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is The Dente Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Steven Dente handle?
Matthew Steven Dente focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Steven Dente practiced law?
Matthew Steven Dente has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Matthew Steven Dente go to law school?
Matthew Steven Dente earned their education at (JD, 2002); (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

JD
Boston College Law School
- 2002
University of San Diego, San Diego CA Boston College Law School, Newton MA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2002
California
Admitted: 2006

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