Atty. Matthew Wade McGowan
Matthew Wade McGowan is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense, human and civil rights and 1 other area of law. Matthew has been licensed for 17 years.
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Matthew Wade McGowan is a Member based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at McGowan Law Office. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, traffic, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Washington (2009). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (Juris Doctor, 2008). Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Wade McGowan is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense, human and civil rights and 1 other area of law
- Matthew has been licensed for 17 years
- Matthew practices at McGowan Law Office in Tacoma, WA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tacoma are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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