Martin Shaun McHugh

I was referred to Martin McHugh by a criminal attorney that only wanted the best outcome for me and my one year old baby. Our case was sensitive, involving restraining orders and our personal safety. From the first meeting with Martin it was obvious that he had a passion for practicing law and did n...ot "need my case just to pay his mortgage". Martin was attentive when listening to my situation, he was realistic in explaining the process of custody battles and how "opposing attorneys can draw them out for months to wear the other party down so that they settle". Martin surgically dissected each article of the opposing parties paperwork, responding quickly and effectively. He never buckled to a settlement, and quite the contrary advocated for the continual best interest of our very young child. Martin and his team were prompt with the billing process, providing monthly statements of exactly were I stood on funds in my retainer account. He and his office were efficient with their time balancing a quality job well done without wasting any of my money. Because of Martins passion for well representing his clients, his effectiveness in the court room both in cross examination on trial and speaking for the best interest of his clients and their children in open court to the Judge, and his high level of personal integrity, I would without hesitation recommend Martin McHugh.

I have worked in the legal field in Butte and Glenn Counties for more than 8 years. I had the pleasure of working for Mr. McHugh as his legal secretary for more than three years and he also represented me though a very difficult personal family law matter. I highly recommend Mr. McHugh for legal a...dvice and representation in Family Law matters as well as Criminal, Probate, Personal Injury and Civil Matters. His proven reputation for being professional, ethical, and an intelligent confident litigator, is recognized and well respected by the Butte County Court, Judges and fellow attorneys. From initial consultations to court dates, Mr McHugh and staff go above and beyond to keep clients well informed, they are always professional, positive, supportive and well prepared for the multiple complex and difficult court hearings and trial. Mr. McHugh's attention to detail and knowledge is outstanding, he provides solid legal arguments with positive results and his fees are extremely fair for the amount of hours and work he and his staff provide. I feel fortunate and thankful to have had Mr. McHugh not only as a boss and mentor but also represent me legally through a very complex, difficult, and challenging case, that resulted in positive resolution and closure.

Martin McHugh and his office were very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. I felt very confident and comfortable being represented by Mr. McHugh and was extremely satisfied with my choice to retain him. I have recommended him to others, and will continue to do so. Overall he made a terrible si...tuation so much easier and I am very grateful for his help.

My daughter and I interviewed Martin for her child custody/visitation rights. He told us it would be a relatively simple matter of enforcing a court. Three years later my daughter had seen her children and had been to court many, many times that number. He did not tell her when her court dates were.... He refused to sit down with her/us to hear our side of the story so he could properly represent and defend her. In short McHugh is a miserable excuse for an attorney who took our money and then did essentially nothing.