Matthew J. Cannon

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

4.0 (1 reviews)

Chicago, Illinois

28+ years experience

Greenberg Traurig

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

312-456-8400

https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/c/cannon-matthew-j

360 North Green Street, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60607

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Bio

Matthew J. Cannon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Qui Tam Law.Matthew J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Matthew J. Cannon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Qui Tam Law.Matthew J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Illinois

State Capital

Springfield

Highest Court

Illinois Supreme Court

Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$350

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$600/hr

Fee Model Notes

Criminal defense matters are commonly billed flat-fee for defined phases or hourly for complex litigation.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Recognized: Qui Tam Law
Practice Area: Government Contracts
Practice Area: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Practice Area: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Practice Area: Litigation - Securities

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Education

University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1997

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Reviews

Susan Hill

3 months ago

Expert guidance on a complex government contract dispute

I retained Matthew Cannon at Greenberg Traurig when my company faced a challenging dispute over a federal government contract. His deep, 28-year experience in government contracts and white-collar defense was immediately evident. He provided a clear, strategic roadmap and his recognition by Best Lawyers in this field gave us great confidence. Matthew was thorough, personally invested, and his analysis of the qui tam implications was particularly insightful. The resolution was favorable and his counsel was invaluable. While his response time could occasionally be slower than expected given his caseload, his expertise more than compensated. I would highly recommend him for sophisticated legal matters.