About Matthew R
Matthew R Gebhardt earned his law degree at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, receiving a J.D. in 1999 after studying political science as an undergraduate at DePaul University. He moved from the classroom to the courtroom early in his career and carried those formative years into private practice. The academic record set a foundation for steady work in Illinois courts.
Early in his professional life he served at the Cook County State's Attorneys Office in 1997. That role put him in the public sector and in contact with criminal prosecutions and courtroom procedures. The experience offered regular exposure to trials, hearings and case preparation. It also acquainted him with local prosecutors, judges and court staff across Cook County.
In 2003 he opened his own practice, forming the Law Office of Matthew R Gebhardt, P.C. Building a small firm required shifting from the structures of a government office to the demands of running a business and managing client files. Over time his office handled a range of matters that demanded litigation experience, attention to procedural detail and direct client communication.
Outside the office he has remained active in the legal community. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, the West Suburban Bar Association and the Cook County Bar Association. Those memberships have kept him connected to colleagues across jurisdictions and provided access to continuing legal education and local practice updates.
Colleagues describe his approach as straightforward. He has focused on preparing cases to be heard and on clear, practical advice for clients facing court appearances. He prefers prep work that anticipates questions judges may raise and that gives clients a realistic sense of options. Courtroom work, file management and client consultation have been consistent parts of his routine.
He operates from the Law Office of Matthew R Gebhardt, P.C. in Illinois, maintaining an active practice that serves local clients and appears in state courts. He currently practices law through the Law Office of Matthew R Gebhardt, P.C., handling matters that arise in Illinois state courts.
