Matthew G McHenry

We contacted Matthew about an incident with one of our children. Matthew was clear, concise and very empathetic with my child’s concerns and issues. In fact, he was great in making our family feel better and helped us understand different action plan scenarios. I feel he is very trustable and als...o trustworthy. Thank you!

When you first talk to Matthew, you can instantly tell he is highly intelligent and he has vast experience in his field. I could tell instantly he knew his stuff and it didn’t take long to realize I was going to hire him. As you probably know, any legal issue is a stressful one. He walked me thro...ugh every step of the way with a caring and compassionate heart, a great positive attitude about it all, and confidence about what would eventually be the outcome. His professionalism and knowledge of the process really stood out to me. Quite honestly, he made the difficult moments just a little bit easier. At the end of the day, he got us the results we were hoping and praying for. This is a man that hits his mark. You will not be disappointed with Matthew. As for me…moving forward making decisions with good intentions and never looking back.

From the very beginning Mr. McHenry showed compassion for me and provided me extremely helpful advice, both legal and personal. He guided me through the legal process and talked to me like a person in need of help and not just another client. He listened to my concerns and addressed them. I listened ...to and followed his advice and I got a very good outcome for my case because of it. I highly recommend Mr. McHenry.

Life can get hard sometimes, especially when others feel they can take advantage of you. My case was such that both the police and then an assistant district attorney thought that they could bring a case against me that they could easily win but they were wrong. I was scheduled to graduate colleg...e in 6 weeks when the local campus police falsely accused me of two separate offense. As a result, I was suspended from school and my hopes for a degree and a promising future were put in jeopardy. Matt went with me before the Assistant Dean and the University’s corporate counsel for my suspension hearing. After capturing the details of the case, which administrators would only allow us to read, Matt worked with me to explain my whereabouts and actions at the times and dates in question. He prepared a brief describing my response to the accusation, I was cleared by the university and allowed to return to campus and completed my degree. One down, two to go. The Campus Public Safety detective who had interrogated me was not satisfied with the university’s decision and as such forwarded the case to the DA for grand jury indictment. As I had a prior felony background the assistant DA felt he had an easily winnable case. The second threat was that I was on post-prison reduced supervision and could have easily been sanction and thrown back into prison. Matt was able to work with my PO and present the details of the case such that no sanctions were applied. Two down, one to go. The final threat was having to go to trial. The assistant DA would not accept the verifiable digital evidence and polygraphs exonerating me. So after a year in limbo, we went through a three-day trial. During the trial, Matt exhibited all the attributes of a strong lawyer, the type we all hope for when we are facing such a palpable threat to one’s life. He was methodical and articulate in his defense of my liberty and future. His courtroom presence was palpable in that you could feel him carrying the stress and burdens of the moment. Bit by bit he deconstructed the inaccuracies and falsehood of the prosecution's case. He revealed the procedural misconducts of campus public safety officers. With the help of his investigative team and expert witnesses, he was able to demonstrate that there was no way I could have been present at the time of the perpetrated event and the eyewitness testimony against me was flawed. Upon his third motion for dismissal, the judge was convinced by Matt’s arguments and I was acquitted. Three down - Free at last. My advice to anyone who is confronted by the criminal justice system is to Lawyer Up! Your life is in danger and the system is designed to inflict maximum pain regardless of your guilt or innocence. You will need someone to carry the burdens with you and at some point for you, you won’t be able to do it alone. My experiences are that Matt is empathetic and is in the fight with you. I have hired other lawyers before and Matt is the best. If you allow yourself to trust his experience, intellect, and abilities you will have your best chance at preserving your liberty and future. I hope you can make the decision I was able to and come out on top. Mark W. (Victorious defendant)

My son sat alone and afraid on the prisoner bench waiting for the court proceedings to begin. Instead of chatting with the other lawyers, Matthew chose to sit and talk with him, to get to know him as a person beyond his charges, and to ease his anxiety through conversation. At this moment I knew we m...ade the right choice. As a person on the autistic spectrum, my son, at 18, committed a crime out of anxiety and panic. Without an attorney that chose to relate to him and understand his differences in communication and social interaction the courtroom is terrifying. Matthew McHenry’s understanding of the law, and my son’s disability, made all the difference. With Matthew’s encouragement, my son was able to address the court in a confident and respectful way to explain his disability and feelings of personal responsibility. Mr. McHenry changed an outcome that we believed was inevitable. He made a difference to our family that transcends words, I would trust no other attorney to advocate and represent my son.