Matthew James Jensen's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amanda | June 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Run! Do not hire!

Jensen as a divorce lawyer if you are female. From the reviews (males) he has high reviews, but not in my case. I asked several times if he was working for me or my soon to be ex husband. He wanted me to bow down to whatever my ex wanted, instead of fighting for what I wanted and deserved. Spoke very... rudely to me. Saying I was dragging my feet on signing paperwork when I was waiting for my name change to be finalized, which he knew I was doing. Funny that the day my name legally changed I sent him the paperwork and then 2 days later (dragging our feet?) he sent the updated paperwork, I signed, had notarized and sent back the next day. But yes, I was dragging my feet. I’d say Matt was just as bad as the ex. If you want to pay for your ex to have a second lawyer, Matt’s your guy. Otherwise, find someone who will represent YOU and will fight for YOU. After all I am the one paying the bill. Even though he constantly threw the cost at me. I never complained about the cost and paid every bill as soon as the link was sent. When I told him he was a horrible lawyer, he responded I was difficult to deal with. Interesting.

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Matthew Jensen

Replied last June 18, 2025

Ms. Vanness consistently took positions that prolonged negotiations and the legal process and caused her to incur unnecessary attorney’s fees, which was particularly frustrating because I voluntarily gave her a discount on my hourly rate (because I thought her economic situation warranted it). The most glaring example of this was her decision (against my advice; there were no allegations that her husband ever laid hands on her and he planned to move to another state) to proceed with her request for a restraining order against her husband, which was dismissed after a trial on the merits. Ms. Vanness’s decision to go to trial cost her more than $1,500 in excess attorney’s fees. On more than one occasion, Ms. Vanness accused me of “not fighting for [her],” which was usually after I told her that (in my view) she was not legally entitled to the things that she was demanding in our settlement negotiations. With respect to Ms. Vanness’s reference to my assertion that she was “dragging [her] feet” on “signing paperwork” (which she admits that she did in her review – “But yes, I was dragging my feet”), she provided assurances to me on 4.29.2025 that she would sign the “paperwork” in question. When more than a week passed and I called her to ask what was going on, she told me that her husband “c[ould] wait” with no other explanation. With respect to Ms. Vanness’s assertion that she was merely waiting for a legal name change to go through before she signed the “paperwork,” although she asked me some months ago about how to obtain a name change, Ms. Vanness did not inform me about her personal efforts to obtain a name change until AFTER it took legal effect. After taking almost a month to sign the “paperwork” (she signed on 5.22.2025), Ms. Vanness then expressed impatience to me about her husband not promptly signing (or turning over the signed paperwork) and got angry with me for suggesting that this was a problem of her own creation. Based on what I observed, the circumstances of the case, and her behavior, it is my view that Ms. Vanness used the divorce process to settle scores with her husband and make everyone involved (including me) miserable.

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Good and quick turnaround

I hired Matt for a Prenup review. Matt got in touch with the other party's attorney, reviewed the prenup, provided his interpretation and advised on what to do. Matt was very thorough in his work, always very quick to reply to email and very available. Matt also had reasonable rates. Would definitiv...ely recommend.

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Posted by Seth | February 15, 2013 | Family

Excellent and Trustworthy Family Law Attorney

Matt is a past colleague of mine, and I frequently consult with him regarding family law and litigation matters. He is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of family law, and dedicated to achieving excellent results for his clients in an efficient manner.

Posted by Michael | September 05, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Professional Family Law Services - Highly Recommended!

Matthew Jensen has been handling my divorce case for about a year this October. He has persistently proven himself to be professional, knowledgeable and eloquent when representing my interests in court. He’s detailed oriented and effectively advises on the best legal course of action, given each pres...sing circumstance. Even in the face of ongoing resistance by my ex to a reasonable custody proposal, Matthew relentlessly persists to strengthen our case and develop sound strategies based on his expert knowledge and experience. I am very pleased with his continued professionalism and would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with Family law issues.

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Posted by Trish | July 12, 2011 | Child Custody

Excellent help when we needed it the most!

Mr. Jensen helped my daughter get through a difficult child custody dispute. My daughter got sole legal and physical custody of my grandson and permission from the court to move out of state to a place with a lower cost of living. I couldnâ€™t have asked for a better result. Mr. Jensen not only di...d a great job, but his hourly rate was reasonable.

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Matthew James Jensen's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."

Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

James Steinle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christiana Samuels

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Matthew on a divorce case and know him as a well respected member of the legal community. Matthew is incredibly knowledgeable about the law and is an excellent litigator and negotiator. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a family law attorney."

Steven Dinneen

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a knowledgeable and effective attorney. He is professional and cares about his clients."

Rory Coetzee

Family lawyer | Oct 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Matthew Rudy

Family lawyer | Mar 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Nicholas Emanuel

Family lawyer | Mar 12

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"I trust Matt's experience and expertise in family law matters, and always recommend him highly to those looking for assistance in that area."

Shannon Stein

Family lawyer | Aug 24

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"Matt is a great lawyer. Very well liked. Knows the law well. Represents clients well."

Christopher Dull

Family lawyer | Aug 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Thomas Cvietkovich

Family lawyer | Aug 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Farbstein

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Matt Jensen not only possesses the skills of a litigator, he stands out for his commitment to excellence and his determination to succeed on behalf of his clients."