Firm Overview

Qualified to Get the Job Done

Arizona Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Lawyer

The Phoenix, Arizona law firm of Mathew & Associates represents business entities and individuals in litigation, chiefly concentrated in federal and state courts. Practice areas include white collar criminal trials, business and civil litigation, appellate representation, state and federal tax disputes, and regulatory administrative proceedings.

The trial and regulatory practice is led by Ivan Mathew, a former federal prosecutor. An active area of our practice is the representation of corporations, corporate officers and directors and other professionals in connection with federal and state grand jury investigations. We also conduct internal investigations for corporations evaluating their own possible criminal or regulatory exposure. Attorneys often retain Mathew & Associates to consult on litigation strategy and appellate advocacy. The firm was also retained by the state of Arizona in connection with a federal investigation; A former federal prosecutor, Mr. Mathew was requested to return to the government to serve as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney on an environmental terrorism case.

Unique Qualifications

Ivan Mathew began his legal career with the Department of Justice, practicing four years as an Assistant U.S. attorney. In private practice since 1991, he has built a reputation as a formidable criminal defense lawyer, particularly in fraud and white collar crimes. His ability to defend finance crimes and advance client interests in civil litigation owes to two key differentiators: he is a Certified Public Accountant, and earned an advanced law degree (LL.M.) in international business law from the renowned London School or Economics. Mr. Mathew is licensed to practice in state and federal courts of Arizona and Colorado.

Contact our Phoenix office to arrange a consultation. Mr. Mathew will personally meet with you and oversee all aspects of your fraud or finance crime defense or civil matter.