Atty. Stephen J. Matthews

Atty. Stephen J. Matthews

Stephen J. Matthews is a lawyer practicing elder law, housing law, landlord and tenant law.

Framingham Framingham 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen J. Matthews at a glance

Stephen J. Matthews is an Attorney based in Framingham, Massachusetts, practicing at MetroWest Legal Services. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on elder law and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1990). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Framingham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen J. Matthews is a lawyer practicing elder law, housing law, landlord and tenant law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Stephen practices at MetroWest Legal Services in Framingham, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen J. Matthews's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen J. Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Stephen J. Matthews is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Massachusetts →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Stephen J. Matthews is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen J. Matthews

Where is Stephen J. Matthews's law office located?
Stephen J. Matthews's law practice is located in Framingham, Massachusetts. The firm is MetroWest Legal Services. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen J. Matthews handle?
Stephen J. Matthews focuses on elder law, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Stephen J. Matthews practiced law?
Stephen J. Matthews has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Stephen J. Matthews go to law school?
Stephen J. Matthews earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Stephen J. Matthews for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1990
B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1990

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