Matt Francois

Matt Francois is a seasoned legal professional and elected official currently serving as a City Councilmember for the City of Walnut Creek since December 2018, having been reelected in November 2022. In this role, Matt Francois collaborates with fellow councilmembers to set city priorities, manage finances, and maintain community safety and resources. As a partner at Rutan & Tucker, LLP since June 2014, Matt Francois specializes in land use and environmental law, representing various stakeholders in the regulatory approval process. Previous experience includes partnership roles at Sedgwick LLP and Cassidy, Shimko, Dawson & Kawakami, where Matt Francois focused on land use law and litigation. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Berkeley.