Matthew D. Cubeiro

Mr. Cubeiro’s practice centers on firearm regulatory compliance, which serves to assist gun owners, businesses, law enforcement, and others with understanding the complex firearm regulatory environment at both the state and federal levels. For the past several years, he has authored all the updates to the California Gun Laws book, regularly assists in Michel & Associates litigation efforts, and answers all the firm’s client’s questions concerning firearm laws.

While attending law school, the landmark case of Peruta v. San Diego was decided by a 3-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit. Having always had a passion for firearms, Mr. Cubeiro reached out to the firm to inquire about working in the field of firearm law, and the rest is history.

Before heading the firm’s firearm regulatory compliance practice, Mr. Cubeiro was responsible for tracking all ongoing firearm-related litigation in the United States. He also led the firm’s Local Ordinance Project, which served to intervene on behalf of gun owners and Second Amendment advocates whenever a local government proposed to adopt an unconstitutional or otherwise illegal anti-gun ordinance. More recently, Mr. Cubeiro became a licensed international broker under the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

In addition to practicing firearms law, Mr. Cubeiro is dedicated to the advancement of education and safety for all firearm owners. He is certified by the National Rifle Association as an instructor in Pistol, Rifle, Personal Protection in the Home, Personal Protection Outside the Home, and Metallic Cartridge Reloading disciplines. He is also certified by the National Rifle Association as a Range Safety Officer.

Today, you can find Mr. Cubeiro heading CRPA’s Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Chapter, as well as on Youtube where he has posted several videos discussing the complex nature of firearm rights restoration.

Admissions
United States Supreme Court Bar
United States Court: Ninth Circuit Bar
United States District Court: Central, Northern, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California
California State Bar Association (2013)

Memberships
Orange County Bar Association
Endowment Member, National Rifle Association
Life Member, California Rifle & Pistol Association

Degrees
Juris Doctor, Western State University College of Law (2013)
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Chapman University (2009)

Certifications
Certificate in Criminal Law Studies, Western State University College of Law
Certified Pistol Instructor, National Rifle Association
Certified Rifle Instructor, National Rifle Association
Certified Personal Protection In the Home Instructor, National Rifle Association
Certified Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor, National Rifle Association
Certified Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor, National Rifle Association
Certified Range Safety Officer, National Rifle Association

Honors and Awards
Certificate of Honorable Service, Orange County District Attorney
Dean’s List, Western State University College of Law
Dean’s List, Chapman University