Atty. Matthew W. Knecht

Atty. Matthew W. Knecht

Matthew W. Knecht is a lawyer practicing criminal defense.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (551) 409-0024 Book Appointment

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Matthew W. Knecht is a Neighborhood Def. Serv. of Harlem based in New York, New York. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (2000). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1999) and Albright College (B.S., 1996). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew W. Knecht is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Albright College in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Matthew practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew W. Knecht's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is Matthew W. Knecht's law office located?
Matthew W. Knecht's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew W. Knecht handle?
Matthew W. Knecht focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew W. Knecht practiced law?
Matthew W. Knecht has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Matthew W. Knecht go to law school?
Matthew W. Knecht earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1996).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1999
B.S.
Albright College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000

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