About Matthew Curtis
Matthew Curtis Parson trained as a political scientist before turning to law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with minors in International Studies and English, from Pennsylvania State University, Erie — The Behrend College, graduating with honors in 2001 and a 3.60 GPA. He then attended The Catholic University of America and received his J.D. in 2004, taking coursework in family law and criminal defense law during his time there.
He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia, and he maintains membership in the Pennsylvania State Bar. Early in his legal work he moved into courtroom practice and client advocacy. He opened his own office in 2007 and has practiced under the name Matthew C. Parson, Lawyer At Law since then. Running a solo practice has required him to handle both the legal work and the demands of managing a small firm.
Parson’s caseload reflects the areas he studied in law school. He handles family law matters such as divorce proceedings, child custody and support issues, and related domestic relations disputes. He also represents clients in criminal matters, from arraignment through trial when necessary. His work has involved negotiating settlements, preparing litigation materials and appearing in both trial and appellate settings when cases progress.
Outside of client files, Parson keeps current through the Pennsylvania State Bar and by following developments in both family and criminal law across his admitted jurisdictions. That membership provides access to continuing legal education and peer networks that inform day-to-day practice. He has kept his practice small by design, which allows him to control the scope of cases he accepts and to manage client contact personally.
Colleagues describe Parson as practical in the courtroom and straightforward with clients. He tends to explain options plainly and to pursue outcomes that align with a client’s objectives rather than taking unnecessary risks. He has handled matters in both urban and suburban courts and is accustomed to the procedural differences between state and District of Columbia practice. He continues to operate his office in Pennsylvania and represents clients in both family law and criminal defense matters as his current practice focus.
