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Vista Family Law Lawyer
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.
About Matthew W. Cord Esq.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Divorce Attorney
Practice Areas
- 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%
Qualifications
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
Classes and Seminars
- Business Law, University of Phoenix, 2012 - Present
- Advanced Trial Advocacy, U.S. Naval Justice School, - 2012
Past Positions
- Office of General Counsel, Department of the Navy, Deputy Counsel, 2005 - 2012
- San Diego City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, 2001 - 2005
Education
- Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon, 1994
- Michigan State, 1991
B.A.
Major: International Relations & Economics - U.S. Naval Justice School, Newport, Rhode Island, 1995
Honors: Honor Graduate
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Tau
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
440 S. Melrose Dr.Ste. 260 Vista, CA 92081
Phone
Fax
- 760-639-0276
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
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