Matthew Barhoma of Power Trial Lawyers represented me in my case after I was served with a Petition for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order. This was a case in which I was very concerned about my chances of winning, but Matthew's diligent, excellent work and commitment to fully apprehending the nuan...ces of the subject matter at hand resulted in him winning my case. He advocated perfectly on my behalf, including stressing to the court that the bulk of what the Petitioner was claiming was harassment was, in fact, actually First Amendment-protected speech that I had engaged in in my role as an independent journalist. Matthew made a flawless cross-examination of my Petitioner that exposed the disingenuousness of her claims against me. He also made me feel very much at ease, including by shooting me encouraging facial expressions when the Judge would say something that aligned with Matthew's stance in his advocacy of me. I cannot think of anything in this case that could have been done better than how he did it. And I could not have asked for a better outcome. To put it in a colloquial manner: Matthew Barhoma is a freakin' rock star.

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.

Matthew is the best criminal defense attorney ever. He is a BEAST! He won by SB1437 case in 4 months. The PD's office was giving us the runaround. As soon as we retained Mr. Barhoma, he instantly added value to my case. He gave very very insightful advice and was able to do what the PD's office could... not. During oral argument, Mr. Barhoma was absolutely amazing. His courtroom capabilities are unmatched. I've yet to find an LA lawyer like him. He is the best criminal defense and appeals attorney I have ever met. Thank you so much Mr. Barhoma! You changed our lives!!!!