About Matthew Edward
Matthew Edward Williamson is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He used to be admitted to the California State Bar in 1996 and holds bar quantity 184877. His license is presently in active standing. Mr. Williamson is the principal attorney on the Law Offices of Matthew E. Williamson, a regulation company located in Monterey, California. He has been practicing law for over 29 years, serving clients across Monterey County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Williamson earned his Juris Doctor diploma from the Monterey College of Law in 1996. Prior to law school, he finished his undergraduate schooling at California State University, Chico, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Law in 1992. During his time at CSU Chico, he was acknowledged as a Moot Court Champion, demonstrating his flair for legal evaluation and advocacy.
Mr. Williamson concentrates his practice within the areas of mediation, probate, legal proceedings, and common regulation. As a mediator, he assists people, businesses, and attorneys in reaching clean, fair, and efficient settlements with out needless litigation. His approach is targeted on practical results. In probate things, he simplifies property and trust administration issues to assist families navigate the process with readability and minimal stress. His legal proceedings practice involves advocating for sufferers who need clarity, protection, and a strong voice within the legal process, assisting them in knowing their rights and pursuing restitution. Additionally, he offers common legal offerings, stepping in when clients need a passionate advocate and clean course, with a focus on performance, fairness, and outcomes.
Throughout his career, Mr. Williamson has handled cases in a number of courts, including the Superior Court of California for Monterey County, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. He has additionally appeared before the United States Tax Court. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as a teacher in Legal Writing & Research at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and served as a paralegal and proprietor of Access Legal Self-Help.
Mr. Williamson is a member in good standing of the California State Bar and has been admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for both the Northern and Eastern Districts of California. He is also admitted to practice earlier than the United States Tax Court. His professional associations consist of club within the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the California DUI Lawyers Association. He has acquired several honors, including the Avvo Client’s Choice Award and Top Contributor Award in 2012, and certificates in Negotiation and Leadership, Harvard Mediation Intensive, and Negotiating When Parties Have Diverse, Deeply Held Convictions from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School in 2024. Mr. Williamson is English-speaking and offers free consultations to prospective clients.
