Atty. Matthew Thomas Gubbins

Atty. Matthew Thomas Gubbins

Matthew Thomas Gubbins is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, family law, bankruptcy & debt and 9 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Kankakee Kankakee 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Matthew Thomas Gubbins at a glance

Matthew Thomas Gubbins is a Member based in Kankakee, Illinois, practicing at Matthew T. Gubbins, PC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, child custody, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1988) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1984). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Kankakee, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Thomas Gubbins is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, family law, bankruptcy & debt and 9 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Matthew practices at Matthew T. Gubbins, PC in Kankakee, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Thomas Gubbins's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Thomas Gubbins

Where is Matthew Thomas Gubbins's law office located?
Matthew Thomas Gubbins's law practice is located in Kankakee, Illinois. The firm is Matthew T. Gubbins, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Thomas Gubbins handle?
Matthew Thomas Gubbins focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Thomas Gubbins practiced law?
Matthew Thomas Gubbins has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Matthew Thomas Gubbins go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Gubbins earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Matthew Thomas Gubbins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1988
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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