About Matt A.
Matt A. Sullivan is a criminal defense attorney admitted to practice law in California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2007 and holds bar number 324550. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Sullivan is the owner of the Law Office of Matt Sullivan, a firm located in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing law for over 18 years, serving clients throughout the Bay Area.
Mr. Sullivan earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2006. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of San Francisco, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at USF Law, he focused on criminal law and procedure, laying the foundation for his future practice.
Mr. Sullivan concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, including DUI/DWI, sex crimes, violent crimes, white collar crimes, and domestic violence. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving complex criminal cases, from initial case evaluation to trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials.
Throughout his career, Mr. Sullivan has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as a deputy public defender in the Marin County Public Defender's Office, handling hundreds of criminal cases and achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.
Mr. Sullivan is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He has been selected for the Northern California Super Lawyers list from 2018 to 2025, following his inclusion in the Rising Stars list from 2013 to 2017. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the Bay Area effectively.
