Matthew J. McDonald

Matthew J. McDonald

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 9 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Crestline, CA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Litigation, Child Custody

23921 Lake Dr # 2300, Crestline, CA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 90%

Juvenile Dependency Representation - CFS/CPS Defense including litigation of WIC 300 Petitions; Representation through Reunification; WIC 388 Petitions (request to change Court orders)

9 years

90%
Child Custody 5%

Negotiating Family Law Orders and split custody time.

9 years

5%
Litigation 5%

Civil litigation and pursuit of relief for personal injury, tort, and/or employment claims

9 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Matthew J. Mcdonald, P.C.

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... extremely strong. He is confident, knowledgeable, prepared, and knows exactly how to advocate for his clients. Every time we went to court, I felt reassured knowing that he was standing beside me and fighting for the best possible outcome. He didn't just go through the motions, he genuinely cared about my case and made sure my voice was heard every time we stepped in court. This was one of the most difficult and stressful experiences my family has ever been through, and I honestly don't know what we would have done without him. He was there through every step of the process, answered my questions, gave me guidance, and continued advocating for me. He exceeded my expectations and helped us reach the outcome we had been praying for, my son came home, and our case was ultimately dismissed. I will always be grateful for everything he did for my family. Having an attorney who is not only experienced but truly willing to fight for you makes all the difference. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who is dedicated, professional, compassionate, and a powerful advocate in the courtroom. Thank you for helping me get my family back together and for never giving up on us.

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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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Owner, Matthew J. McDonald, P.C.

2018 - 2025

Supervising Attorney, Children's Advocacy Group, Inc.

Associations

2025 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Family Reunified

Children returned

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Education

2016

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Loyola University Chicago

Political Science

Languages

English

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