Matthew S. Crider
Estate Planning Attorney
Matthew Crider is known for his approachable nature, earning him the compliment, “You’re too nice to be a lawyer!” He’s distinguished himself in the field of law, practicing in both Texas and California, where he is licensed. One of his cases even made it to the U.S. Supreme Court, only to be rescheduled for a slightly more pressing matter—Bush v. Gore. Go figure! (The Crider name has weight, but it’s not quite in the same league as Bush or Gore.)
What Matthew Does
Matthew loves his work at Crider Law Group because it requires forward-thinking and creativity to come up with the best possible solutions for his clients. His clients call Matthew “dedicated, thoughtful, and compassionate.” At the firm, he provides a wide range of estate planning services, advising individuals and families how to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their financial assets. And he says there’s nothing more rewarding than helping people preserve their wealth through highly personalized and comprehensive estate planning.
He listens closely to his clients’ goals, dreams, and concerns so he can help them leave what they have, to whom they want, when they want, and in the way that they want.
Matthew regularly works with individuals, couples, seniors, young families with minor children, families with special needs children of all ages, entrepreneurs with business considerations, and established families.
Matthew's Community Involvement
Matthew frequently speaks to public and private groups on issues of estate planning, elder law, veterans’ benefits, Medi-Cal planning, and special needs planning. He’s active in the community as a member of WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel, and the Sacramento Estate Planning Council. He is a commissioner on the Yolo County Commission on Aging and the City of Woodland Commission on Aging.
He’s accredited by the Department of Veteran Affairs to assist veterans in filing claims. He’s also a member of Rotary International (Davis, California Sunrise Rotary). In his spare time, Matthew loves to spend time with his wife and two young children.
He’s an adventurous and active sort, who loves camping, snow shoeing, and traveling – especially if the trip involves cycling. But since his kids are currently very little, the cycling travel is on hold until they’re a bit older. Then, those kids are in for a treat!
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration
The University of Texas at Austin
Accounting
Master in Professional Accounting
South Texas College of Law
Law
Juris Doctor
Associations
Yolo County Bar Association
Member | 2012 – Present
Sacramento County Bar Association
Placer County Bar Association
Treasurer | 2008 – 2012
Northern California Lawyer's Access
Vice-Chairperson | 2007 – 2012
Nevada County Bar Association
Member | 2007 – 2012