matthew J. Literski


Matthew J Literski

Matthew’s practice focuses on all aspects of both criminal defense and family law, including divorce, child custody and support issues, paternity, parenting time disputes, and spousal support modifications. Specifically, Matthew‘s talents are best utilized in high-conflict family situations for professionals, especially cases involving mental health and substance abuse issues, dealing with narcissistic personality disorders, and special needs children.

Matthew is a proud Howell High School graduate and is a lifelong resident of Livingston County.

Matthew is the recipient of: the American Institute of Legal Advocates “Rising Star 2019” award, and the “Top Ranking Attorney” award for both 2020 and 2021 from the American Association of Attorney Advocates.

EDUCATION


  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan

    • J.D. - 2014

  • Western Michigan University

    • B.A. - 2010

bar admissions


  • Michigan, 2016

practice areas


  • Criminal Law

  • Family Law

honors


  • 2023 Best Trial Lawyer in America - Criminal Law - The National Institute of Trial Lawyers
    2023 TOP 10 Criminal Defense Attorney - Best of the Best Attorneys
    2022 10 Best Attorneys in Family Law - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

  • 2021 TOP 10 Attorney in Family Law - Attorney & Practice Magazine

  • 2021 Attorney of the Year in Family Law - National Alliance of Attorneys

  • 2019 Family Law Rising Star - American Institute of Legal Advocates

  • 2018 Top 40 Under 40 - American Academy of Attorneys

Professional associations


  • Livingston County Bar Association