Mathew M. Stevenson

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Mathew M. Stevenson

also known as Mat Stevenson

4.5
20 reviews
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Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Missoula, MT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

1640 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT

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About Mathew

Biography

Powerful advocacy for criminal defense.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 95%

Stevenson Law Office specializes in Criminal Defense/DUI and Family Law. Our attorneys pride themselves on providing individual attention to each client, your case is never passed on to a paralegal. We believe that a powerful advocate from the start is essential to limiting the damage and impact to your life by overzealous prosecution. Our attorneys work diligently to achieve excellent results for you.

24 years

95%
Family 5%

24 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Montana for 23 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stevenson Law Office

1640 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801

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Mathew M. Stevenson's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Mike F. | October 01, 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...ess was always explained. Mat fought hard for me. He went above and beyond and did everything he could to ensure a great outcome. Thank you all for everything!"

Mathew Stevenson

Replied last June 16, 2026

Thank you for your positive affirmation, and feedback (Mike). I very much appreciate the advocacy. I presently apologize for a very belated response. Sincerely, Mat Stevenson

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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... an outcome better than I could have ever hoped for. B.L.

Mathew Stevenson

Replied last June 16, 2026

Thank you (B.L.) for your appreciation, and enthusiasm, and thanks for taking the time to express it. Sincerely- Mat Stevenson

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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...niuses!! If you want respect, unparalleled legal services for a criminal or family law case, and the most positive outcome in your case, then these are your guys, bar none."

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2015

Tireless Negotiator

I felt it necessary to write a review of the service and professionalism I have received from Stevenson Law Office. First off, let me say. ..I am 100% sure that I would be serving a 10 year prison sentence at this time if not for this team. I was very guilty of the crime I was charged with and it was... not a winnable case. I was told by 2 different public defenders that there was nothing that could be done and I needed to come to peace with my fate and serve my sentence. Now understand, I did not need innocence or guilt argued. I needed a strong and understanding attorney to argue my sentence and convince prosecutors that prison was not the appropriate sentence. This took due diligence on my part to find a very strong attorney that could handle a burden of this level. Almost every attorney I spoke with, after looking at case facts, told me they could not help me. Mat Stevenson looked at this case and understood exactly why prison was not the right option. He took the case and negotiated tirelessly to show prosecutors why they needed to revisit my sentence. I have never seen a attorney that was able to negotiate an unwinnable case that has no leveraging against prosecutors to argue for a reduced sentence. That said, Mat and David did exactly that. I did not serve 1 second in prison and won't. I needed the court to see my perspective on my case and no attorney was even willing to try. Mat took on this case and from day one, began to show the court why my freedom was appropriate. Mat is beyond skilled and extremely knowledgeable. He has saved our family and our future and I highly encourage anyone facing a serious crime to not risk your freedom and immediately hire this team. I can tell you that money was a very small amount of this team's motivation. I obviously paid them, but not nearly what the few others that were considering this case had quoted me. Don't risk your future. ..hire Mat and don't waste precious time dealing with attorneys that don't care about more than your dollar. In my family's honest opinion, if more attorneys operated like Mat, there would be a more trust worthy legal system. Thank you Mat and David, we could never repay what you've done for us. Sincerely, D and family

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2014

The best attorney in Montana

Mathew Stevenson is the best attorney in Montana no question! I was blessed to have the chance to be represented by an individual of such a high caliber. His poise and attention to detail place him in a league all of his own. He has helped me several times in a way my family and I could never repay. ... Thank you Mat. HT Missoula, MT

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Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mat is diligent, intelligent and committed to his clients. I highly recommend him for anyone's criminal defense needs."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Principle Attorney, Founder-Stevenson Law Office

1900 - Present

Member, Stevenson Law Office

Associations

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Montana v. Zunick

Supreme Court Appeal in my clients favor

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Education

2002

University of Montana School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Montana

MA - Masters

N/A

University of Montana

BA

Languages

English

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