Matthew Gross

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As an avid motorcyclist and traveler, Matt has explored many cities and roads in Northern California and along the west coast. Matt’s desire to visit the unexplored beauty of California allows him to analyze areas of law others may avoid in order to help his clients be successful.

• OVERVIEW

  Matt completed his undergraduate studies at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and went on to earn his law degree with Great Distinction from McGeorge School of Law in 2018. He brings his leadership experience into his legal practice, fostering strong client connections and demonstrating the importance of each case.

• EDUCATION

  University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2018)

  • Graduated with Great Distinction

  • Witkin—Federal Income Taxation

  • Published in McGeorge Law Review 48 U. Pac. L. Rev 555 (2017)

  • President of the Business Law Association

  California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (B.A., 2015)

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science—Pre law, Minor in History

• PRACTICE AREAS

  • Public Entities

• ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

  • All California State Courts

  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

  • United States District Court for the Northern District of California

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

• REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS

  Belyew v. County of Butte (“Belyew 1”) [Plaintiff brought a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim alleging an 8th Amendment violation for noise violations due to slamming jail cell doors. Defendant successfully argued cell doors closing were part of the normal operation of the Jail and that Plaintiff failed to comply with the Prison Litigation Reform Act. Plaintiff appealed to the 9th Circuit. The 9th Circuit upheld the summary judgment.]
  
  Predybaylo v. County of Sacramento [Plaintiff brought a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Monell claims alleging excessive force during a strip search where deputies pulled Plaintiff to the ground inside a holding cell. Defendant successfully argued the force used was de minimis and that no policy, practice, or custom contributed to the force used. Plaintiff appealed to the 9th Circuit. The 9th Circuit upheld the summary judgment in an unpublished opinion.]
  
  Tindall v. County of Nevada [Plaintiff brought a dangerous condition of public property case alleging snow and ice in a parking lot caused her to fall. Defendant successfully argued Government Code § 831 weather immunity applies to a parking lot as a road/highway. Plaintiff appealed. The Third Appellate District Court of Appeal upheld the summary judgment. The case is published.]
  
  Helm v. County of Inyo [Plaintiff brought a dangerous condition of public property case alleging a low hanging cable between two wooden posts caused him to fall. Defendant successfully argued Government Code § 831.4 trail immunity applied and that the wooden posts and cable were an integral feature of the trail. Plaintiff appealed. The Fourth Appellate District Court of Appeal upheld the summary judgment. The case is published.]
  
  Stewart v. County of Yuba [Plaintiff brought a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Monell claims alleging excessive force after the Decedent partially removed a deputy’s handgun from the holster and fired a shot. Defendant successfully dismissed portions of the case involving the Monell claim.]
  
  Oliver v. County of Butte [Plaintiff brought a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleged failure to provide medical care and failure to provide kosher meals while at the Jail. Defendant successfully dismissed all claims.]

• REPRESENTATIVE APPEALS

  • Alexsey Predybaylo v. County of Sacramento, 2023 WL 5125048 (9th Cir. 2023) (unpublished opinion)

  • Brady Helm v. City of Los Angeles, (2024) 101 Cal.App.5th 1219

  • Rhonna Tindall v. County of Nevada (2025) – 112 Cal.App.5th 78

• INVOLVEMENT

  Professional Memberships & Awards

  • Anthony Kennedy Inn of Court