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Matthew Cristopher Bently
also known as Matt Bently
About Matthew
Biography
Thank you for stopping by. I am a San Diego native who moved to Northern California in 1996. I am former peace officer and worked various assignments including patrol, narcotics, boating and waterways enforcement, gang suppression, and investigations. I was Deputy County Counsel with Colusa County and the Director of Contracts and Development as well as Chief Compliance Oficer with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at CSU, Chico. I left public service to provide professional and personal legal services to my clients. I am a litigator, and fight for the rights of my clients.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 225-225 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Matthew C. Bently
1560 Humboldt Road, Suite 1, Chico, CA, 95928
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Matthew Cristopher Bently's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Anton | July 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding service!
Matthew has helped us with a complicated case which had the potential of ending real bad had we not found an empathetic, and highly skilled lawyer as Matthew. This case also had the potential of costing thousands of dollars with no guaranteed outcome, but Matthew guided us through the process, step ...
Posted by Tony | April 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great and professional services
I received a DUI and accidentally chose the wrong lawyer (extremely bad representation). I had paid a retainer for $3500 dollars, lost my license due to attorney negligence and was losing my case. Matthew went to bat for to litigate and get me a full refund and help me get back on track with my cas...
Posted by Zoë | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Service
Matthew is a super personable and professional attorney. I was having a rough time finding an attorney until I found him! His fees were very reasonable and he got me a good resolution to my case. I will definitely be returning to him for any future cases.
Posted by Stacey | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Need a great attorney?
When I first met with Matthew Bently I knew right away he was the right attorney for me and my case. He was very personable and professional. His fees were very reasonable and the outcome of my case was better than I hoped for.
Posted by Joe | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing Lawyer
I have hired Matt several times to represent me in court cases. Every case I hired him for we have won! If you are looking for a lawyer with knowledge and a lot of experience, then Matt is who you need to hire. Your not going to find a lawyer out there that works harder to win his cases!
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Matthew Bently
2016 - 2019
Director/Chief Compliance Officer, California State University, Chico
2011 - 2016
Deputy County Counsel, Colusa County
1995 - 2000
Deputy Sheriff, Glenn County
1994 - 1995
Police Officer, San Jose/Evergreen College District
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Ruggirello
Case dismissed.
People v. Picklesimer
Petition heard in California Supreme Court
People v. Ingvoldsen
Case dismissed
Education
N/A
CAL Northern SOL
N/A
California St Univ Chico
Publications
2010
Study Guide
Matt's Bar Exam Outlines
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is considered self-defense?
09 Apr 2021
Q&A
Arrested for 3 misdemeanors and 3 felony’s one being violation of parole? Dispo is 825 and cont for parole charge.
09 Apr 2021
Q&A
How do I go about in the state of California contacting a higher up authority to make sure my criminal case is handled fairly
10 Dec 2020