Matthew G McHenry

I hired Matthew McHenry for a felony, criminal defense case after consulting with four other attorneys. I was facing perhaps one of the most difficult times in my life since I had no criminal history and was led to believe by my previous attorney that everything was going to be fine. Upon meeti...ng Matt, his calm and confident manner along with his extensive legal knowledge plus his professional demeanor made the decision to hire him easier. He quickly inspired my confidence when he educated me on the complex legal components of my case while treating me with the utmost respect and patience when I did not understand certain aspects of the case. I was impressed at how quickly he took matters over, I retained him in the late afternoon, by the next morning, I was already appearing in court, he understood what needed to be done and expeditiously set things in motion. Matt and his team were very conscientious about their work; they were responsive to my needs, they always made themselves available to answer all of my questions before and after any court appearances. The fact that Matt and his staff were also very proficient in handling the social media aspect of today's criminal cases was very reassuring. The level of expertise that I experienced at Matt's office makes all the difference between hiring a good attorney and weighing the cost factors. For all of the work that he did and continues to do on my behalf, it was worth the more than fair price I paid for the quality of representation that I have received. I knew that I made the right choice when he demonstrated his experience in negotiating both with the DA and the judge in this case which resulted in a favorable outcome for me considering what I was facing. In addition to his top notch negotiation skills, his thorough analysis of my case, his tireless efforts to find other option of defense including noticing all of the details that my previous attorney and all the other attorneys that I had consulted with missed, contributed to this favorable outcome. Matt was very instrumental in my decision to seek and receive mental health therapy to help me deal with everything that was happening; he became my advocate as I was going through the legal process of the case. Matt is truly a compassionate person, he has made a profound difference in my life by the use of all of his available resources and assisting me along the way with his wise counsel and guidance. I would highly recommend Matt to anyone who finds themselves in need of an excellent defense attorney. Thank you Matt for the enthusiasm you have for your work, your legal mind and your desire to truly help your clients.

When our son got into some pretty serious legal trouble we were referred to Matt by his partner Michael Levine who was away on vacation. Michael assured us that Matt would be able to help and he was absolutely right about that. Matt met first with our son who told us that he felt very comfortable w...orking with him. We then met with Matt together, and he clearly explained the options open to us and what he felt was our best option for resolving the case against our son. We followed his advice and the case was ultimately resolved in the best possible way with all charges being dropped. Throughout the process, Matt always kept us all informed of the progress of the case, and, if he wasn't available when we called with questions (most of the time he was available when we called), he always got back to us promptly. We always felt that the case was as important to him as it was to us. Hopefully, we will never be in a similar situation again, but if we were, we wouldn't hesitate to call on Matt, and we would strongly recommend him to anyone in need of competent and compassionate legal help.

Yesterday, a friend called asking for a referral for a criminal defense attorney. Apparently, his neighbor is involved in a misunderstanding with the local authorities. Said friend told me he thought to give me a call since he considered me the most knowledgeable of his circle for many things; lawy...ers among them. I wasn't entirely sure how to take that, you know? No matter. I recommended Matt without reservation. Don't take that lightly; I've worked with any number of attorneys over the years. He has impressed me with his intelligence, work ethic, speaking and writing ability, and the respect others in the legal community have for him, including the opposition.

I interviewed with several Attorneys in the Portland area for my misdemeanor charges in which I am embarrass, a shame and stupidity of my action. I picked Mathew McHenry for my criminal defense Attorney because he is very professional, understanding, non-judgmental, and treated me with respect. It f...elt like I was talking to an old friend. This was my first arrest and I didn’t know what to expect with the court system protocols. I was afraid of being incarcerated and naive of the severity of the charges. After consulting with Mr. McHenry, he clearly explained to me “baby steps” in what about to transpire in the court system and he ensured me everything would be fine. Timing couldn’t come any worse when my life took a wrong turn. At the time of the court hearing, I was in the process of moving back home to Idaho just a week before my temporary work assignment ended here in Portland. I informed Mr. McHenry my situation and he said he can represent me in court and no need for me to be present. Needless to say, I was at shocked/excited to hear I can move on with my life and he would be handle all the legal documents, court hearings..etc. Mr. McHenry kept me informed, explained my options, and made recommended that would have minimal affect on my family and I. On a side note, I am a bargain hunter when it comes to buying big ticket items or hiring professional people. You will find Mr. McHenry reasonably priced, honest, reliable, and he is excellent in what he does. Like they say “You get what you pay for”. MONEY WELL SPENT!!! One satisfied customer!!! Good Job!!! Thanks Again.