Matthew W. Cord - Vista, CA
Attorney at Andrew P. Johnson, APC
Family Law Lawyers in Vista, CA
440 S Melrose Drive Suite 260 Vista, CA 92081
- Free Consultation
Vista Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/13/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Custody, Visitation and Parenting Plans
- Child Support
- Minor’s Counsel
- Spousal Support
- High Asset Divorce
- Divorce Involving Closely-Held Business or Professional Practice
- Post Decree Changes and Modifications
- Expungement of Criminal Records & Re-sentencing
Litigation: 75%
Attorney Information
Overview
Matthew Cord is a Licensed Attorney in California and Oregon. He has over 25+ years' experience in all phases of litigation in both State and Federal Courts. Prior to joining Andrew Johnson's office in Vista, California, Mr. Cord served as Civilian Counsel for the Department of the Navy, a Litigation Associate in Irvine, California, and a Deputy City Attorney in San Diego, California. Additionally, Mr. Cord served more than 20 years as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps in both active and reserve assignments.
Education
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Legal Education
- Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon, 1994
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Non Legal Education
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Michigan State, 1991
B.A.
Major: International Relations & Economics -
U.S. Naval Justice School,
Newport,
Rhode Island, 1995
Honors: Honor Graduate
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Michigan State, 1991
Current Employment Position(s)
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Divorce Attorney
Past Positions
- Office of General Counsel, Department of the Navy, Deputy Counsel, 2005 - 2012
- San Diego City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, 2001 - 2005
Classes and Seminars
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Business Law, University of Phoenix, 2012 - Present
- Advanced Trial Advocacy, U.S. Naval Justice School, 2012
Bar Admissions
- California, 1999
- Oregon, 1994
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 2000
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2000
- Montana, 2017
- U. S. Court of Military Appeals, 1995
- U.S. Military Circuit Courts, 1995
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Tau
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Contact
440 S Melrose Drive
Suite 260
Vista, CA 92081
Phone: 760-278-3262
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.apjdivorcelawyers.com
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