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also known as Mat Stevenson
Stevenson Law Office was established by Mathew Stevenson in 2002 and has been serving Western Montana since.
Mat Stevenson is a Montana Native, born in Great Falls, Montana. He attended the University of Montana, receiving both a B.A. and Masters Degree in History.
He then attended the University of Montana School of Law, graduating in 2002. He currently resides in Missoula-his practice emphasis is on criminal defense, the majority of his cases are in Missoula and Ravalli Counties though his office takes cases throughout the State of Montana.
Mat Stevenson approaches criminal defense from a libertarian political perspective: a belief in minimal government intrusion into individuals lives. He is committed to vigilant defense of constitutional rights generally, and particularly to those he represents. Mat Stevenson and associate attorneys bring a libertarian political philosophy to the practice of law – seeking to minimize – wherever possible – government sanctioning and control of our clients lives.
Mat Stevenson has engaged in private legal practice for over 12 years. Stevenson Law Office specializes in Criminal Defense and DUI, with additional practice areas of Personal Injury, Family Law, Dependent-Neglect, Orders of Protection, Petitions to Reinstate Driving Privileges (re: DUI), and Mediation Services.
From internship with Federal Defenders of Montana (2001), Montana Law Review, Montana Law Review (2002) Assistant Editor, First Attempted Deliberate Homicide case (2003), Oral Argument (appeal) before the Montana Supreme Court (2004), through the present.
Mat Stevenson has appeared before over 30 Judges in Montana State District, and Federal Courts. Overall, he has appeared before over 60 Judges in over 40 different State District, Federal, Tribal, Justice, Municipal, and City Courts throughout Montana, including over 30 cases on appeal, post-conviction, and sentence review. He has worked with (and more often against) over 100 different prosecutors in these Courts: in private practice alone.
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1640 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801
17 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Mike F. | October 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney
The best law firm around!
" I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. Mat and his staff got me through a rough time and complicated matter. My needs were put first and was treated like a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured. My nerves were calmed and the proc...
Posted by Chris | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Allowed me to breath again.. Taking a huge weight off me
Stevenson Law Office... Mat Stevenson and his team are the ones you want to defend you! They are there to protect you form our society of Guilt to proven innocent. After 3 long years and a lot of financial loss due to the "Prosecution Claim" I was referred to Mr.Stevenson by a very good friend, he w...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I felt like My life was at Rock Bottom when I had initialy consulted with Mat, Before my first case was over I even hired him 2X
Then things got even worse, in one case, which had appeared a pretty open and shut case, He ended up never attempting to fight the case and the prosecutor had changed the plea deal in the last minute, consequently doubling my already unusually harsh jail sentence, fines, fees and disappointment. The ...
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Complex Felony
At first glance, my case appeared to me to be fairly simple. As the evidence poured in it was anything but. Mat spent countless hours researching and talking with detectives and the prosecutor and stood by my side the whole way. My thanks go out to Mat and the whole team at Bigskylegal for getting me...
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Aggressive Representation
"My experience with Stevenson Law Office exceeded my expectations and the attorneys are above reproach. Mat Stevenson and David Maldonado handled both my criminal and family law cases. They worked aggressively, communicated with me often, and handled both my cases with class. These guys are legal ge...
"Mat is diligent, intelligent and committed to his clients. I highly recommend him for anyone's criminal defense needs."
Personal injury lawyer
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2003 - Present
Principle Attorney, Founder-Stevenson Law Office
1900 - Present
Member, Stevenson Law Office
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Supreme Court Appeal in my clients favor
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
MA - Masters
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BA
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