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Civil Litigation
Advice and representation in civil disputes and related court proceedings.
Advocates & Legal Consultants • Wayanad, Kerala
Adv. Joseph Mathew & Associates
Legal advice and representation based in Kalpetta, Wayanad, with extensive experience across civil and criminal matters and a long record of public legal service.
Advocate Profile
Experienced legal representation in Wayanad
Adv. Joseph Mathew
Advocate • Kalpetta, Wayanad
Adv. Joseph Mathew is an experienced advocate based in Kalpetta, Wayanad, with approximately 36 years of legal practice.
Over the course of his practice, he has appeared before courts in Wayanad in both civil and criminal matters and has handled a wide range of litigation.
His experience includes serious criminal matters as well as proceedings arising under the Forest Act, Wildlife Protection Act, Arms Act and Abkari Act.
~36 Years
Legal practice and court experience
2016–2022
District Government Pleader & Public Prosecutor, Wayanad
Kalpetta
Office based in Wayanad, Kerala
Practice Areas
Areas of legal practice
The firm provides legal advice and representation across a range of matters, with particular experience in civil and criminal litigation.
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Criminal Litigation
Extensive experience in criminal proceedings, including serious criminal matters.
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Forest & Wildlife Law
Experience in proceedings arising under forest and wildlife protection laws.
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Abkari Matters
Representation and legal assistance in proceedings arising under Abkari law.
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Arms Act Matters
Experience in legal proceedings involving the Arms Act and related criminal matters.
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Government & Public Law Matters
Experience developed through service as District Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor.
2016–2022
District Government Pleader & Public Prosecutor
Adv. Joseph Mathew served in Wayanad in this public legal role, representing the Government in a range of matters and handling serious criminal prosecutions.
Professional Experience
Long-standing court and public service experience
During his tenure as District Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor, Adv. Joseph Mathew represented the Government in significant legal proceedings and dealt with major criminal cases.
His wider practice has included civil litigation, criminal law, forest and wildlife matters, Arms Act cases and Abkari proceedings.
Following his tenure in public service, he continues to practise actively before courts in Wayanad.
Public Service
Involvement in the Muttil tree-felling matter
During his tenure as District Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor in Wayanad, Adv. Joseph Mathew was actively involved in legal and public-interest issues connected with the Muttil tree-felling matter.
In the course of his official responsibilities, he examined the legal implications of the matter and raised concerns before the appropriate district and forest authorities. His focus was on ensuring that questions relating to tree-felling and the removal of valuable timber were addressed in accordance with law.
He advocated timely legal and administrative action to protect public resources and to ensure that the issues involved were brought within the proper legal process. His involvement formed part of the wider official response to a matter that subsequently received significant public and media attention in Kerala.
Media Presence
Selected media coverage
Selected media references featuring or relating to Adv. Joseph Mathew and his professional or public-interest work. Additional verified media references may be added over time.
Contact
Contact the office
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Adv. Joseph Mathew
Adv. Joseph Mathew & Associates
Office Address
Ujala Complex, Opp. Maharani Silks
Kalpetta, Wayanad – 673121
Kerala, India
Kalpetta, Wayanad – 673121
Kerala, India
Mobile
+91 94473 86292
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