$ 375-375 per hour
Matthew James Long
About Matthew
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Matthew James Long
1114 State Street., Suite 231, La Arcada Building, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Posted by Joanne | September 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Outstanding Attorney. Honest, Professional, Smart and Fair
Hiring Matthew Long was the best decision I could have made. After consulting with several other attorneys, I found Matthew to be the most knowledgeable, professional and of the highest integrity in his dealings with me. My divorce has been an emotional roller coaster and complicated by real estate...
Matthew James Long's Lawyer Endorsements
"A Dissolution of Marriage is no easy journey. Matthew J. Long is a diamond in the rough. He educates his clients enabling each unique person to chart a manageable pathway forward through his or year unique situation. His years of experience as a mediator and collaborative practitioner enables Mr. Long to bring a much wider range of solutions to the table."
Paul Schonauer
Family lawyer
Herb Fox
Appeals lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Santa Barbara Superior Court, J. William McLafferty
2012
Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legalization Specialization
2012
BV Rated for Professional Acheivement, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Professor of the Year, Southern California Institute of Law
1990
Order of the Coif, Pacific McGeorge School of Law
1988
American Jurisrudence Award in Contracts, Pacific McGeorge School of Law
1988
Traynor Honor Society, Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Attorney and Mediator, Law Offices of Matthew J. Long
2007 - 2016
President, Santa Barbara Collaborative Practice Group
1999 - 2009
Small Claims Judge Pro Tempore, Santa Barbara Superior Court
1994 - 1999
Professor, Southern California Institute Of Law
1990 - 1992
Associate, Mullen & Henzell, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
Santa Barbara Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Santa Barbara Collaborative Practice GroupPresident
2007 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
1990 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2002
Santa Barbara Family Education, INCBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Marriage of Williams
overturned
Education
1990
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
California St Univ Long Beach
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2016
What Every Family Law Attorney Needs to Know About Pension Plans No more, No less
Qualified Domestic Relations Order
Languages
English