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Biography
Matthew D. Hadfield (“Matt”) grew up in Lehi, Utah, where he learned to value hard-work and putting people first. Matt received his Associate of Arts degree in Political Science from Snow College, where he played intercollegiate football and graduated summa cum laude. He then attended Southern Virginia University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree and served as student body president, also graduating summa cum laude. Matt then received his Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University, where he served as President of the Government and Politics Legal Society and was a member of the trial advocacy and moot court teams.
Matt was drawn to the legal career by his passion for serving others and solving problems. Matt began his legal career serving as an active-duty Captain in the United States Air Force, as a member of the JAG Corps. After his military service, Matt’s desire to offer high quality legal services led him to specialize in a narrower field of practice. Matt chose to focus his practice on estate planning and estate administration after seeing the peace of mind it brings families as they face challenges of death and incapacity. Matt has added asset protection to his focus areas to help clients reduce their exposure to the litigious society we live in.
In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, serving in the community, writing, coaching his children, playing basketball and pickleball, and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, snow sports, and water sports.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-400 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 10 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Utah for 13 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
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Hadfield Law Firm
3369 W. Mayflower Avenue, Suite 150, Lehi, UT, 84043
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Posted by Ann | March 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
A Comfortable and Clear Estate Planning Experience
I’d highly recommend Matt Hadfield . our experience was amazing!! He was fabulous and thorough with explaining things in a very clear concise way. He helped us navigate the trust and will in a very comfortable manner being patients with our questions. He was never pushy. He was very detailed ...
Posted by Logan | March 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate planning completed with confidence!
I consider Matt a trusted advisor. My wife and I knew we needed to complete our estate planning, but we delayed it for years because we weren’t sure what was necessary or how to approach it. From start to finish Matt made the process straightforward and approachable. He clearly explained each step, ...
Posted by Adam | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate planning went smoothly!
Matt Hadfield was great in addressing our needs and helped us get a good plan for estate planning done. He is thorough, prompt to return calls/emails/text, and made sure to explain all the legalese we were dealing with. 100% will use again for future estate planning needs and updates.
Posted by Bill and Carol | June 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
A Great Attorney
I am moved to Utah from California and was in need of a revised living trust. Matthew Hadfield was recommended to my wife by a local attorney acquaintance. In the development of our new document Matt gave us many more options to consider. He followed a very detailed plan in creating our new livin...
Posted by Susan | April 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable and client-friendly
Matthew Hadfield has been a pleasure for me and my husband to work with regarding our living trust and will. He's knowledgeable and thorough, he explains everything carefully, and his approach is client-friendly. We're very happy with the work he did to update our California documents and bring th...
Matthew D Hadfield's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt is a very professional, thoughtful, and careful estate planning attorney. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Matt recently through our association in Wealth Counsel which is a nationwide association of like-minded estate planning attorneys. Matt understands that estate planning is so much more than simple legal document production. It requires a level of expertise and dedication to a practice area that can only be obtained through much study and experience. Matt brings those qualities to the table for his clients. I have no hesitation in recommending Matt as one of those rare attorneys in the area who understands and practices those principles."
"Matt is the guy I go to whenever I have estate planning questions. He is an excellent attorney, and I consider him a specialist in his field. In addition to his legal knowledge, I have always found him to be friendly, helpful, engaging, and an all-around pleasure to spend time with. I can endorse him without hesitation."
"Matt knows his stuff when it comes to estate planning. I recently met him through WealthCounsel, and he was very willing to collaborate and help me out with some complex estate planning issues I have been working on for my own clients. If he was willing to bend over backwards for me (a fellow attorney and his competition), think of how well he treats his own clients! That's the kind of attorney you want handling your case."
"Matt's careful approach in his practice is confidence building. He is not a casual lawyer. Rather, he is detail-oriented and diligent. Matt is the type of lawyer I would hire myself and refer to my family or friends."
"Matt assisted a family member of a client of mine that I was conflicted out to help. He was very thorough, kind, patient, charged very reasonable fees. Very helpful with the client/referral."
"I've known Matt for several years as we served together in the Air Force JAG Corps. He's personable, diligent, and you can trust him with your Estate Planning needs. He's one of the most honorable men I know, and I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2013
The Air Force Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service, U.S. Air Force
2009
J. Golden Kimball Service Award, Southern Virginia University
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Hadfield Law Firm, PLLC
2020 - 2025
Attorney, Bennett Tueller Johnson Deere
2018 - 2020
Owner/Attorney, Hadfield Law Firm
2015 - 2018
Associate, Holdsworth Law Firm, PC
2013 - 2014
Captain, Chief of Adverse Action, United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (Jag) Corps
Associations
2015 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2015 - Present
Utah State Bar, Estate Planning SectionMember
2012 - Present
Utah State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Court granted petition, protected against future schemers
Trust Administration
Swift settlement relieving trustee of the need for a retroactive accounting
Trust Administration
Trust validity upheld, settlement for $100,000.
Education
2012
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Southern Virginia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
Utah Trusts and Estates Thought Leaders' Summit 2024
Probate and Estate Administration
2018
Practice Accelerator Program
Estate Planning Practice Tips
2018
Mount Olympus Senior Center (2018 Elder Law Month)
Helping Senior Citizens Complete the Utah Advance Directives Form
2018
Lehi Senior Center (2018 Elder Law Month)
Helping Senior Citizens Complete the Utah Advance Directives Form
Languages
Portuguese
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How best to avoid probate?
03 Sep 2019
Q&A
Is originating attorney who set up a living trust incorrectly, responsible for court costs to correct?
30 May 2019
Q&A
Can I limit who inherits from a child's trust if the child dies before the trust is depleted?
14 May 2019