Matthew de Lira

An accomplished trial lawyer and founder of Matthew de Lira, APC, based in San Diego, California, Matthew de Lira represents plaintiffs in high-stakes civil litigation. He focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, accidents and sexual abuse cases. Known for his steadfast advocacy, Mr. de Lira is deeply committed to seeking justice for survivors of sexual abuse, handling these sensitive and complex cases with the utmost discretion and strategic precision to hold responsible parties accountable.

Over his distinguished career, Mr. de Lira has built a reputation for securing exceptional financial recovery for his clients. His courtroom success has earned him prominent recognition from TopVerdict, including a Top 10 Bench Award in 2021. He has consistently secured substantial case resolutions, earning placement on the list of Top 50 Settlements in 2020, as well as both the Top 10 Settlements and Top 50 Settlements in 2023. These achievements underscore his ability to deliver top-tier results in complex litigation.

Mr. de Lira’s professional distinction has also earned him lifetime membership in both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, prestigious groups reserved for trial lawyers who have achieved million and multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. Beyond his courtroom achievements, he has been recognized for his civic contributions, receiving an official commendation from the City of Lancaster.

Mr. de Lira earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the UCLA School of Law. He was admitted to The State Bar of California in 2011 and the Washington State Bar Association in 2024. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California.