Mathew M. Stevenson

Mathew M. Stevenson

also known as Mat Stevenson

4.3
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 23 years

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

1120 Kensington., Suite B, Missoula, MT

About Mathew

Biography

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

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Licenses

Licensed in Montana for 23 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stevenson Law Office

1120 Kensington., Suite B, Missoula, MT, 59801

Stevenson Law Office

1640 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT, 59801

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Mathew M. Stevenson's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Kay | February 07, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Didn’t get the courtesy of a call back

I was very open to engaging his services. I have means where my S/ O doesn’t. Needed a consult on a parole violation. And potentially other matters. He was out of office. Spoke with a female who took the pertinent info down. Said he’d likely call or at least they’d set up a consult in a few ...days. I had to remind her she didn’t take my number before we hung up. It’s been over a week. I called and got a male phone answer. (Think he must hire an answering service). I explained I was still waiting but to take me off his call list. I got an excuse about a family emergency. Good save on part of the receptionist. But I believe it’s bogus. He didn’t care they were losing business no we are very sorry, here’s what we’re going to do. I’ll be sure to call a “top Lawyer” instead. When it’s a legal issue it can’t wait a week. He certainly doesn’t appreciate that enough to hire staff or an answering service that can follow up proactively to tell you he can’t get back to you. One thing that makes any consultant or professional of value is letting you know your needs are important to them. I would never engage his services if he can’t get even his first contact right.

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...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!"

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...as willing to meet with me free of charge for a consultation on a Sunday we spent 4 hours going over the discovery that I had gone over with the last 2 attorneys and 3 years. I had plead guilty week before (Via a plea agreement) awaiting sentencing suggested by one of those other attorneys. Mr. Stevenson had open ears listen to all of it! Was able to get the Guilty Plea reversed and was not going allow me to take the fall. His persistence of my innocents and the law after 3 years during Jury selection the State Dismissed the charge! Thanks Stevenson Law the one to go to for sound Legal Advise.

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2015 | Criminal Defense

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

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John Velk

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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