Atty. Matthew W. Ruff

Atty. Matthew W. Ruff

Matthew W. Ruff is a lawyer practicing commercial and business litigation, complex tort and casualty, intellectual property and 1 other area of law.

Petaluma Petaluma 4 yrs experience 4 year
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About Matthew W. Ruff at a glance

Matthew W. Ruff is an attorney based in Petaluma, California. They haand 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Admitted to practice in California (2022). Educated at University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2022) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 2018). Serands clients in Petaluma, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew W. Ruff is a lawyer practicing commercial and business litigation, complex tort and casualty, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew W. received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2018, and has been licensed for 4 years
  • Matthew W. practices in Petaluma, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Petaluma 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 substantiand 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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Matthew W. Ruff's law practice is located in Petaluma, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Matthew W. Ruff has 4+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2022.
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Matthew W. Ruff earned their education at (J.D., 2022); (B.A., 2018).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 2022
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 2018

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2022

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