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Matthew Brent Leonhard

Matthew Brent Leonhard

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 100% Native Peoples Law

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
    Office of Legal Counsel
    46411 Timine Way
    Pendleton, OR 97801
    Office: 541-429-7406
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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I aman in-house attorney for the Office of Legal Counselfor the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation where I provide representation to the... more

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Peer Endorsements

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1 endorsement


Timothy J. Donaldson

Mr. Leonhard has a superb ability to analyze legal issues, translate them into effective arguments, and present the arguments in court successfully.

Endorsement from lawyer: Timothy Donaldson , Walla Walla (WA), Over 4 years ago

Résumé

 

License

14 years since Matthew Brent Leonhard was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1997 01/31/2012
Oregon Active 2007 11/05/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney for The Office of Legal Counsel at Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation 2011–present
Deputy Attorney General for The Department of Justice at The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation 2006–2011
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
Western Washington University Analytic Philosophy BA - Bachelor of Arts 1993

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Graduate in Philosophy Western Washington University 1993

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chairperson Oregon State Bar Indian Law Section 2012-present
Chair Elect Oregon State Bar, Indian Law Section 2011-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 6
Answers: 5 Legal Answers
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2 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Returning Washington PL 280 Jurisdiction to its Original Consent-Based Grounds Gonzaga Law Review 2012
The Adam Walsh Act and Tribes: One Lawyer's Perspective Sex Offender Law Report 2011
See all 15 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Tribal Law and Order Act; Collaboration Accross Jurisdiction Panel Tribal, State, Federal Summit: Collaborating Across Jurisdictions Addressing Family Violence 2011
Post-Retrocession Jurisdiction Tribal Jurisdiction Joint State Legislative Workgroup 2011
See all 17 speaking engagements