Matthew A. Breddan, earned his Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Fullerton, in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. Thereafter, he obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of La Verne, College of Law. Mr. Breddan has been in the practice of law since 1994. While he started his career working for others, he later opened his own practice in the San Fernando Valley which was predominately dedicated to all aspects of family law. It is Mr. Breddan’s goal to achieve the best possible results for his clients and in the process, assuring that children are not used as "pawns" or bargaining chips to accomplish a goal or agenda of either party. Mr. Breddan volunteers his time sitting as a temporary judge, predominantly in the Santa Monica, San Fernando and Central Courthouses, as well as mediating in San Fernando, Van Nuys, and the Central Courthouses. As of December 2013, Mr. Breddan has been the head of The Reape-Rickett Law Firm’s Calabasas office; proudly joining the firm as a trusted shareholder. Additionally, in September 2016 Mr. Breddan was appointed as a Trustee to the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. He forward to advocating for fellow members and continuing the SFVBA's service to the community.