I am very passionate about family law because I was a child of divorce and I am a father of two young children. I am sensitive to and fully appreciate the emotional costs that go along with any matter involving children.
I make it my personal mission to achieve the best solution possible for all of my clients, regardless of their economic status. To do so, I make myself available 24/7 and give every client my personal cell phone number. When you hire me, I will be directly involved and accessible to you 100% of the way from our first meeting until the matter concludes, whether that is through settlement or trial.
I consider it my duty to make sure that my clients fully understand the risks and benefits of every decision in a case and that all of their questions are answered. I have a background in accounting and finance which makes me uniquely qualified to handle complex financial issues while at the same time explaining them to my clients in a clear and straightforward manner.
If you are facing a family law issue, please feel free to give me a call at 424-253-1177
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2010 | 06/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 136 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Offices of Matthew Smurda | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | Law Offices of Robert J. Nachshin | 2011 - 2016 |
Attorney | Nachshin & Langlois, LLP | 2010 - 2011 |
Volunteer Intern | Los Angeles Family Law Help Center | 2009 - 2009 |
Legal Clerk | Nachshin & Langlois, LLP (formerly Nachshin & Weston, LLP) | 2008 - 2010 |
Clerk | Morgan Lewis & Bockius | 2005 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Beverly Hills Bar Association | Member | 2010 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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DivorceMagazine.com | 3 Questions That Should Be Answered in a Prenuptial Agreement | 2015 |
DivorceMagazine.com | What Happens When One Parent Wants to Move Away with the Children? | 2015 |
DivorceMagazine.com | 2 Situations Where the Family Law Court Could Order Child Support for Your Adult Child | 2015 |
DivorceMagazine.com | Which State or Country Should Handle My Multi-State or International Child Custody Dispute? | 2015 |
DivorceMagazine.com | Tax Considerations Before and After Divorce | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Santa Clara University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Westside Referrals Network (WRN) | General DIscussion of Family Law and My Professional Background | 2016 |
Aryeh Leichter, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
George Munoz, Unknown Attorney on May 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Hiring an experienced family law attorney is the best way you get peace of mind when dealing with custody , visitation, spousal support, etc. Having a family law attorney's services helps ensure that nothing is left out of your case/claim or matter, which means that costly mistakes won't come back to bite you later. I endorse this lawyer . -Anthony Munoz, Esq.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer and the remarkable work that gets done for clients.
Robert Nachshin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. He has worked for me for about 7 years and is the best associate I have ever had. Extremely knowledgeable and experienced beyond his years.
Arsalan Hayatdavoodi, Family Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer because he is very determined and honest in dealing with his clients.
Louis Kosnett, Family Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Matt Smurda is an excellent attorney, who I've had the pleasure of knowing for years. He is a skilled litigator and an excellent advocate for his clients. Definitely someone you'd want on your team in the courtroom.