Matthew Cristopher Bently

Matthew Cristopher Bently

also known as Matt Bently

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chico, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1560 Humboldt Road, Suite 1, Chico, CA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Serious and violent felonies, general misdemeanors.

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-225 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

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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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2020 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

I contacted Matthew Bently about Estate Planning. He informed me that he doesn't really practice estate planning but he would be able to refer me to another attorney that could help me. I really appreciated Matthews honesty about his field of expertise!

Posted by Dario | September 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Job!

I couldn't be more satisfied with a great job well done. I was charged with a DUI, not only was Matthew strategical with the facts of the case and had a well written dismissal report to the Judge in which the Judge granted my dismissal of the DUI but Matthew also won my appeal with the DMV hearing. M...y starting carreer as a firefighter depended on this and so much more! I have no DUI record in the court of law and in the DMV records thanks to him. I'm thankful and grateful that I hired him as my lawyer and I definitely recommend him!

Posted by Scott | December 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney

What a great experience!

The thought of finding an attorney was very stressful and honestly not something I ever thought about until I needed one. The last thing I wanted to do was get a B grade attorney. I was referred to Matthew Bently by a friend who spoke highly of his passion and knowledge of the law. Within the first... couple of minutes of my consultation I knew I made the right choice! It was very clear that Mr. Bently not only has incredible knowledge about the law, he truly understands how the legal system works. I also appreciated his efficiency as I never once felt my money was being wasted on “imaginary hours”. I am not one to write reviews. After my experience with Mr. Bently I made and exception as I found the AVO website to post a review. I have and will continue, without hesitation recommend Mr. Bently to anyone who needs top tier legal representation.

Matthew Bently

Replied last December 03, 2019

Thank you for the positive feedback.

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.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

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

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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

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