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I started out working as an intern in the San Francisco Office of the Public Defender for a year and a half, handling misdemeanors, while attending law school. After graduating from law school I moved to Los Angeles and started clerking at a private criminal defense law firm. Upon passing the California BAR I began practicing criminal defense.
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1405 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA, 90501
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Posted by ED | February 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Very helpful and knowledgeable
I recently had the pleasure to work with McGregor Law firm. I talked to Matt Rinaldi, I found him to be extremely knowledgeable, professional and courteous. He helped me with a civil compromise case. Most surprisingly, which I don’t find with other layers, he was very patient and spent much longer t...
Posted by Steven | November 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
He helped me with my gun rights restoration
Hi attorney Matthew rinaldi helped me very much with my expungements and getting my firearms rights back. to to mention I have a great job now thanks to his expertise and I highly recommend this attorney.
Posted by Samuel | March 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
A caring lawyer
Where to even begin, I was blessed to meet Matthew Rinaldi under the unfortunate circumstances. He not only gave me hope in the future but I never felt alone during this unfortunate process. I found myself in a dark deep hole in my life, which is not an excuse for the poor decision I made to drive wh...
Posted by L.R. | August 23, 2017
Highly recommend Matt Rinaldi
I was recommended to contact Matt Rinaldi. I had a conference call with Matt and Bruce and they were both very easy to talk to, confident and put me at ease. I followed-up with Matt and he was responsive and knowledgeable and gave me great advice. I also want to say that he is compassionate and truly...
Posted by Jon | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI defense
Matt was instrumental in getting me the best possible results in a difficult situation. He was easy to get in contact with and answered all of the questions I had during the process. In the courtroom he was professional and prepared, making me feel well represented and confident I was getting the bes...
"Matt Is a fantastic attorney with a deeply held sense of fairness and justice. Though we began as friends in law school, Matt has become a colleague I can consistently rely on for advice. I have referred several friends and clients to him, and I have heard nothing but positive reviews. If you or a loved one finds themselves in trouble with the law, Matt will fight for you and give you the best possible chance of a positive outcome."
"Mr. Rinaldi's heart, passion and intelligence shines in every thing he touches. In each case, he is professional with everyone involved. However, Mr. Rinaldi knows how to fight, if needed. Proud to know him as a colleague."
"Matthew is a fighter for his clients, he is very tenacious and well respected in the legal community"
"Matt is an exceptional lawyer with a growing reputation in the South Bay. He is on the cutting edge of criminal defense.I endorse this lawyer."
"Matt is a knowledgable and effective attorney. He cares about his clients and is very professional. Matt believes each client deserves their constitutional due process. I endorse this lawyer."
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CALI award for Academic Excellence in Legal Issues in Terrorism, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2009
Award for Dedication to Studies Beyond the Call of Duty, San Francisco State University Department of Criminal Justice Studies
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, McGregor Law Corp.
2022 - 2022
Criminal Procedure Lecturer, San Francisco State University
2014 - 2017
Associate Attorney, McGregor & Ernenwein
2013 - 2013
Senior Intern, San Francisco Public Defender's Office
2012 - 2012
Intern, San Francisco Public Defender's Office
2018 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Pacific Juvenile Defender CenterMember
2015 - Present
Hon. Benjamin Aranda, III American Inn Of CourtMember
2015 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
Case settled for drunk in public and improper lane change
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2022
SMOOTH SAILING: TRANSITIONING OUT OF THE PRACTICE OF LAW
2021
"No Facts? No Law? No Problem? Attorneys and Frivolous Cases or Defenses".
2019
The Life and Death of Stanley "Tookie" Williams
2018
License to Print - Are 3D Printed Guns Legal?
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