Matthew M. Bracken provides strategic legal counsel with a focus on land use, zoning, real estate transactions, regulatory requirements, and general civil litigation. Drawing on his background as the former County Attorney for the County of Kauai, Matthew offers clients a unique perspective on navigating complex regulatory environments and government processes.

During his service to the County of Kauai, Matthew served as the chief legal advisor to the Mayor and County Council, providing guidance on a wide variety of critical policy issues. He represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative tribunals in employment grievances, labor arbitration, and administrative contested cases.

Matthew’s legal advice is informed by his own experiences in real estate. As the managing member of a real estate investment company, he manages a portfolio of residential properties, overseeing everything from acquisition and development to renovation and long-term management. This first-hand business experience allows him to anticipate the practical challenges his clients face and provide legal solutions that align with their goals.

Matthew graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University–Hawaii with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He subsequently earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.

Outside of the office, Matthew prioritizes spending his time with his wife and children.

• Hawaii, 2014
• Arizona, 2014 (Inactive)
• US District Court, District of Hawaii, 2015

• JD (2014) University of Arizona, James E. Rogers School of Law, cum laude
• BS (2010) Business Management Investment Finance, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, magna cum laude
• BS (2010) Tourism & Hospitality Management, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, magna cum laude

• Land Use and Entitlements
• Subdivisions
• Environmental
• Government Relations and Policy
• Procurement and Government Contracts
• Civil Litigation
• Construction Litigation
• Appellate