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Matt is a skilled trial attorney with diverse practice experience encompassing juvenile dependency and child welfare law, civil litiagtion, and employment law. Matt previously served as minor's counsel before the San Bernardino Juvenile Dependency court and has spent thousands of hours working working to obtain better results for his clients. He is well respected by the lawyers and judges of the San Bernardino Dependency community, where other skilled and experienced attorneys often seek his advice for novel and creative solutions to difficult legal problems.
The focus of Matt's practice is simple, help families navigate the difficult and emotionally charged child welfare system and reunify families as early and often as is possible with representation tailored to the specifics of your case.
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Acquired: 2016
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23921 Lake Dr # 2300, Crestline, CA, 92325-7621
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Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Attorney, Excellent representation
I cannot say enough good things about my attorney and the way he represented me throughout my case. From beginning to end, he went above and beyond for me and my family. He truly fought for me and, most importantly, fought to get my son back home where he belonged. His presence in the courtroom is...
Posted by Lyza | July 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney
A good lawyer
He did an excellent job defending me. I would recommemd him for child abuse cases and such. I was a victim of incest. He really helped me.
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2025 - Present
Owner, Matthew J. McDonald, P.C.
2018 - 2025
Supervising Attorney, Children's Advocacy Group, Inc.
2025 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
Children returned
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Political Science
English