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Matthew T Foley
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Biography
ATTORNEY PROFILE
Matthew Foley is an Bankruptcy attorney that has filed thousands of consumer and business bankruptcies for families and small businesses throughout Arizona. His breadth of practice encompasses bankruptcy, debt settlements, negotiations, & loan modifications.
Having touched the lives of thousands of Arizona clients with achieving debt relief, Mr. Foley has a vast knowledge of bankruptcy law, as well as the technical proficiency to provide exceptional guidance through the complex bankruptcy process. Uniquely, his follow through counsel carries forth to reestablishing credit and actualizing a true fresh start.
Mr. Foley’s professional experience includes prosecuting financial fraud for Arizona’s Office of the Attorney General, as well as, providing counsel to Arizona’s Departments of Financial Institutions, Real Estate, Insurance & representing the State’s Securities Division in blue sky law violations. Mr. Foley has also served as in-house counsel to one of Arizona’s largest not-for-profit lending institutions with managed assets exceeding one billion dollars. While in this capacity, he served as a compliance officer to oversee commercial, in-direct auto, & mortgage lending, and drafted Arizona’s proposed Member Business Lending Statutes.
Matthew Foley holds dual JD & MBA degrees from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law and nationally recognized W.P. Carey College of Business. His undergraduate study includes earning the prestigious Morris K. Udall Award and the Willamette University Grant. Foley is currently an active member of the Arizona State Bar’s Bankruptcy Section and a respected mortgage analyst, including having authored a Mortgage Q & A column for Phoenix’s East Valley Tribune and helped spearhead Arizona’s predatory lending reform.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
70%
21 years | 3,000 cases
Debt Settlement
10%
21 years | 850 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Arizona for 20 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
Law Offices of Matthew T. Foley, PLC
4400 East Broadway Boulevard, Suite 811, Tucson, AZ, 85711
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Matthew T Foley's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
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He is one of the greatest laewyers,very knowledgeable, and I love how he tells it like it is.
Posted by Daniel and Linda | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you Matthew Foley!
Matthew Foley and his team are caring and compassionate professionals who take the stress out of the bankruptcy process and was there for every question and concern we had. We highly recommend him. Thank you Matthew Foley.
Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Extremely arrogant.
I had a consultation with Mr. Foley a few months ago. He made me feel like I didn’t know what I was doing with my business and pointed out everything that I did wrong. I hired another local Tucson attorney who was really nice and compassionate about my case.
Posted by Janet | October 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Bankruptcy 7
From the moment I met with Matt I was treated so well. He made me feel comfortable about the whole process. Matt and Staff had great patience with me. And the Bankruptcy went so smooth just as Matt said it would. I would recommend Matt to anyone in need of a bankruptcy attorney. He is very knowledgea...
Posted by Diane | November 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Chapter 7 and Redemption
Thank you to Matt Foley and Associates for the expertise during such a stressful time. I would Highly recommend Matthew Foley and Halee Wood his Paralegal Office Manger. Attorney Foley was upfront and to the point telling it like it is a no nonsense approach. Cheaper 7 and redemption wasn’t an easy d...
Matthew T Foley's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt is highly regarded bankruptcy attorney in Arizona with a level of experience few attorneys can match."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional and dedicated to his clients."
"I endorse Matt Foley. He is very knowledgeable and effective. I am l very confident referring my family law clients to him. I know he will give them excellent advice and assistance."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred Matt Foley bankruptcy cases for clients who are in Tucson, Arizona. He knows bankruptcy law and how to help his clients."
"Matt has a high level of integrity and takes the time to understand his clients' needs and see to it that they are met."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Matt is a great bankruptcy attorney who shows a lot of attention to his clients and puts them at ease during the bankruptcy process."
"Matt is an honest, forthright attorney. He took quite a bit of time to talk to me about how to build my practice when he had no financial incentive to do so. His knowledge and insight was invaluable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is knowledgeable, responsive, and very helpful."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Matt. He is well respected in the community for his knowledge and integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer. I consider Attorney Foley an expert in bankruptcy law. He is knowledgeable and maintains an excellent work ethic. Mr. Foley also has a true compassion for the needs of his clients and a strong desire to secure the best results for them. I am confident in his service when I refer clients to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Every time I have interacted with Matthew, he has displayed an unbelievable amount of legal knowledge and business expertise. This, combined with his compassion and honest concern for his clients, makes Matthew an unparalleled resource for Tucson consumers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a great lawyer that is exceptionally devoted to his practice and clients. I refer clients to his firm without hesitation and with the utmost confidence that they will be treated with respect and well represented."
"Matt Foley is a top notch bankruptcy attorney with a wealth of knowledge and experience. I highly recommend anyone considering a bankruptcy to call him immediately. Client's I've sent him have all indicated they received a straight forward honest evaluation of their circumstances. Few attorneys could provide the same exceptional service as Matt at such an affordable rate."
"I have known Matt for years and he is a strong advocate with the experience necessary to assist any type of Debtor. He is personable and easy to talk to about financial issues. I endorse him in full."
"Matt is a true professional and always has his clients' best interest in mind. He is ethical and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in bankruptcy cases. I recommend Matt without reservation."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2019
updated on 06/19/2019Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2015
Rising Star 2015, Thomson Reuters
2015
Consumer Choice Award, AVVO
2014
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2014
Consumer Choice Award, AVVO
2013
Nominated for Torch Award, Better Business Bureau
2013
Consumer Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2012
Consumer Choice Award, AVVO
2011
Nomination for Torch Award, Better Business Bureau
2008
Morris K. Udall Scholar, Morris K. Udall Foundation
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Managing Member, Law offices of Matthew Foley, PLC
2006 - 2008
Bankruptcy Litigation, Phillips Law Group, PLLC
2005 - 2006
Compliance & In-house Counsel, Arizona State Savings & Credit Union
2003 - 2005
Financial Prosecutor (Clerkship), Arizona Attorney General's Office
2001 - 2003
President, Volunteer Income Tax Assisting (VITA)
Associations
2011 - Present
Bankruptcy Bar Association ArizonaMember
2010 - Present
Better Business Bureau'A' Ranking Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Predatory Lending Defense
Withdrawal of Complaint
Adversarial Case
objection withdrawn or settled
Education
2004
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD
2004
W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU
MBA
2000
Willamette University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Annual Bar Conference
Bankruptcy/Consumer Case Law
2011
Understanding Bankruptcy & Loan Modification
Loan Modification & Bankruptcy
Publications
2014
State Bar CLE Books
Continued Legal Education Material (CLE)
2011
tucsonlawcenter.com
Tucson Law Center
2006
A.R.S (Proposed)
Arizona Revised Statutes - Member Business Lending
2000
Law Journal
Oral Argument Held by ASU Law Journal Society
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides