Matthew Barhoma

Matthew Barhoma

4.3
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 8 years

Appeals Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Appeals, Litigation, Business

835 Wilshire Blvd., Floor 5, Los Angeles, CA

About Matthew

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 8 years

State: California

Acquired: 2017

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Location

Power Trial Lawyers, P.C.

835 Wilshire Blvd., Floor 5, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Matthew Barhoma's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Trisha | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Please consider your other options

He told me the work he was retained for was not subject to certain stipulations. The petition was denied for the exact stipulations he told me did not apply. He missed a court hearing and only found out about it when I notified him almost a year later. I felt that the petition he was going to be re...tained for was frivolous and either I could do it myself or it didn't have much value and he told me that the petition would hold more value with his name on it. We decided to retain him based on those assurances which in hindsight were grandiose. We feel misled and taken advantage of.

Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He Steals!

My fiancé's family hired this attorney. This was 5 YEARS AGO! My fiance is still in jail, paid 25K to get NOTHING. He is not responsive, he doesn't provide updates unless you hunt him down. He will NOT fight for you unless he sees value (money) apparently 25K isnt enough. My fiance is still trying to... figure out where he is in his case. He was constantly told this will take time but it's been 5 years & no proper update have been provided recently BUT he will find a way to ask for more money. He will charge you for EVERYTHING. I would not recommend this lawyer. If you aren't a celebrit or paying over 50K he will take your money & prolong his assistance to the point of filing negligence against him. Currently doing so now.

Posted by Jason | December 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Does great work

He is working on my family members appeal/ writ and has been great at communicating. Everything so far is good we look forward to him getting him home. Will keep a posted, thank you.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Terrible

Working with him has been terrible. Before paying him the actual fee he requested after the $5000 case review he returned calls. The moment he received the $25,000, all communication stopped. Matthew was asked if he review the case and previous appeals, he said yeah. After several emails and mess...age telling him to file the case in the 5th district he file the case where he wanted to so that confirmed that he did not properly review the case. A denial was sent on behalf of my case. As I knew it would because of the lack of Matthew’s review and knowledge. An adequate case review would’ve lead to correct filings in the right district. When he finally returned the last call he made after wasting our time. He mentioned that another attorney would be reaching out. We have yet to receive anything from him or the supposed other attorney! Nothing to go off of or reach out to.Now of close to $30,000 with no results. I’m currently looking for an attorney to sue him. I got his personal info.

Posted by Olivia | April 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

This guy is excellent!! I would highly recommend

I recently had the pleasure of being helped by Power Trial Lawyers and Matthew Barhoma, and let me tell you, they're absolutely amazing. The lawyer who took care of my case was like a superhero in a suit. They really cared about my situation and made sure I understood everything that was happening. W...henever I had a question or needed an update, they were right there, ready to help. When it was time to go to court, I was nervous, but the lawyer was like a rockstar up there. He really handled it well and calmed me down. They knew exactly what to say and how to say it, and they got me the best result possible. Plus, they filed excellent paperwork. I've dealt with other lawyers before, but none of them were as organized and on top of things as this firm. And let's not forget about the case manager. I worked with Jenny. She was like the lawyer's sidekick, always there to help out and keep things running smoothly! They were great. I recommend them Long story short, I highly recommend this law firm They're the real deal, and they'll make sure you're taken care of every step of the way. Five stars all the way, thank you !!!

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Matthew Barhoma's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ben Mehdian

Appeals lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is extremely passionate about his work and goes above and beyond to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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James Pearson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He’s very sharp and is someone that cares about his clients, while still possessing the tenacious legal skills to get results for criminal defendants."

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Mark Deniz

Litigation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is an attorney who is passionate about getting the best possible outcome for his clients. He is a respected member of the legal community who goes above and beyond. I endorse."

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Matthew Delgado

Litigation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matthew not only has a great first name, but is also an amazing attorney. Always respectful with his clients, he gives them great advice, representation, and works diligently to secure awesome outcomes."

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Timothy Ghobrial

Business lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Friend

"Matthew is a brilliant legal mind and an excellent attorney. I have known Matthew for many years and can confidently endorse him as being a premier and well respected attorney in Southern California."

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Jeremy Evans

Business lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is bright, approachable, and communicates very well. I would not hesitate to bring Matthew on for your legal needs."

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Aaron Spolin

Business lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matthew Barhoma is an excellent attorney. I have worked with him on a number of different matters, including high-stakes cases where the client had a lot on the line. Mr. Barhoma is professional, very sharp, and gets great results. I would highly recommend."

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Taylor Darcy

Business lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is conscientious and follows up with his clients. He goes the extra mile and is willing to help people when needed. I highly recommend him."

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Michelle Reynoso

Business lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Barhoma is a fantastic attorney. His commitment to his clients and attention to detail to serve clients' specific needs is unmatched. Attorney Barhoma will advocate for his clients to obtain the best results for them. He is excellent at forming strong legal arguments on paper and in the courtroom. I highly recommend him for handling your business law questions and needs. From transactions to litigation, Matthew Barhoma is the Business Law Attorney you need on your side."

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Michael Doland

Litigation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Although relatively new to Avvo, one immediately notices that the answers of Mr. Barhoma are accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Robert Prine

Business lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Matt Barhoma without hesitation."

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Jonathan Lacour

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. My firm sends him overflow work and he always does a fantastic job."

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Ben Mehdian

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Aaron Spolin

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Taylor Darcy

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Sagar Parikh

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Michelle Reynoso

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2012

Scholar's Honor, Scholar's Honor's Society, Irvine

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Barhoma Law

2017 - Present

Principal Attorney, Barhoma Appearance Services

2016 - Present

General Counsel, Barhoma Business & Tax Services

2016 - 2016

Law Clerk, Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

San Diego Bar Association

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Esquire'd Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Overturned and Vacated Conviction

Verdict for my client; overturned conviction

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Education

2016

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

University of California, Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Esquire'd Virtual Meeting

Legal Technology

2018

Corporate Law Sector of Los Angeles

Internet & The Law

2017

Sports Marketing Co.

Success in Today's Market

Publications

2016

Higgs, Fletcher & Mack Matthew Barhoma

Languages

English

American Sign Language

Activity

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