About Matt J.
Matt J. Malone is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2002. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Malone is a partner at Ram, Olson, Cereghino & Kopczynski, a law firm located in Contra Costa County, California. He has been practicing law for over two decades, serving clients throughout the Contra Costa County area.
Mr. Malone earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California in 2002. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Davis, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at USC Gould, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in the field of law.
Mr. Malone concentrates his practice in the areas of appellate law, civil litigation, and consumer protection. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving appeals, contract disputes, and consumer rights issues. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Malone has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Contra Costa, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to joining his current firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for five years.
Mr. Malone is an active member of the American Bar Association and the Consumer Attorneys of California. He holds membership in the American Bar Association's Council of Appellate Lawyers and serves on the Amicus Committee of the Consumer Attorneys of California. He is also a certified mediator through the Contra Costa County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Malone is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Contra Costa County effectively.
