Atty. Michael Dennis Matter
Michael Dennis Matter is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, family, civil rights and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years.
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Michael Dennis Matter is an Attorney based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, practicing at The Law Office of Jason R. Carpenter. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on divorce, discrimination, criminal defense, family law, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2000) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. Dist (2003). Educated at Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 1999) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Dennis Matter is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, family, civil rights and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Michael practices at The Law Office of Jason R. Carpenter in Harrisburg, PA
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Michael Dennis Matter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Dennis Matter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael Dennis Matter is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Michael Dennis Matter is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael Dennis Matter is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael Dennis Matter is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael Dennis Matter is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Harrisburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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