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also known as Matt Bently
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.
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Acquired: 2012
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1560 Humboldt Road, Suite 1, Chico, CA, 95928
16 Client Reviews
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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...
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...
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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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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
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Petition heard in California Supreme Court
Case dismissed
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2010
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What is considered self-defense?
09 Apr 2021
Arrested for 3 misdemeanors and 3 felony’s one being violation of parole? Dispo is 825 and cont for parole charge.
09 Apr 2021
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