About Matthew
Matthew Slocum built his legal foundation at Hofstra University, earning a J.D. in 1999. He later pursued an LLM in Trial Advocacy at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law to deepen his courtroom training. Those academic steps shaped the practical side of his work and remain a touchstone for how he approaches cases.
After finishing law school, Slocum was admitted to practice in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has maintained a practice that spans the two states, drawing on the formal trial advocacy training he completed at Temple. That additional degree reflects an interest in courtroom procedures, evidence, and trial strategy and informs the way he prepares matters for hearing or trial.
Slocum’s professional life has included participation in the local bar community. He holds membership in the Lackawanna County Bar Association, where he engages in continuing legal education and local professional networks. Those connections keep him attuned to changes in regional practice and the practical rules that govern litigation in the area.
Over the years he has developed a practice built around litigation and trial work. The LLM in Trial Advocacy signals more than another credential. It signals a willingness to invest in skills that matter most in contested proceedings—jury selection, witness preparation, courtroom presentation, and evidentiary practice. He relies on those core skills when preparing cases that may proceed beyond negotiations and require formal hearing.
Slocum handles matters that arise in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, drawing on an understanding of procedural differences between the two jurisdictions. He integrates classroom instruction from Temple and practical lessons from years of practice to shape case strategy. Colleagues and clients see a practitioner who prioritizes preparation and clarity in the courtroom.
As of 2026 he practices at The Slocum Firm, PC. He remains active in the regional bar and continues to apply his trial training to litigation matters in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
