Matthew G McHenry

Matt is by far the very best criminal law attorney in our area. If you or someone you love is ever in need of a defense lawyer, Matt should be at the top of your list to contact. I have known and worked with Matt several times now over the past 10 years. At every step of the way Matt has put my inte...rest and goals at the top of his priority list. The opposition must bring their A game when dealing with Matt. He won't let anyone sneak anything by him or allow any last minute surprises. He does his homework, he is professional at every step and he is prepared for anything and everything that comes up along the way. Bottom line...I wouldn't want to or even try to hire anyone else in Portland for this type of work, period. You might be able to find an attorney with a lower hourly rate...but you do get what you pay for. In the end, Matt has had a higher rate from time to time, but has always saved me money versus the competition. His brilliant legal mind and experience alone save hours of billable research that other attorneys and/or firms will inevitably charge you for. Do yourself or your family a favor and seriously consider retaining Matt if you are ever in need of the Very best legal mind that Portland has to offer.

Matthew McHenry represents me on appeal in a case that I wish I had hired him for at the trial level, because he is a very bright and good lawyer. In fact, "Awesome" is the best way to describe him. I would encourage anyone looking for an awesome trial lawyer to hire him now, rather than after a conv...iction--because you may avoid the need to file an appeal. He is a person who truly cares about people, and he is very smart. He prepares to win. I find that he is sincere, dedicated, and passionate about helping people dealing with legal crisis, and he is guy you want fighting the battle for you. I recommend him, based on my personal experience, to anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney and/or to file a civil rights claim. Look no further, you found your warrior.

I recently went through one of the most trying times in my life, that made me feel like I was fighting a machine that included all levels of Oregon State Government. Michael Levine and his partner Matthew McHenry teamed up to give me sound advice and council to navigate a very tricky situation which... could have resulted in potentially thousands of criminal charges. While I am sure everyone's case is unique, Michael and Matthew took the time to understand all aspects of my case, kept me informed and calm, while giving me advice that enabled me to choose a route that while not conventional led to a positive outcome. I am sure that I challenged them at times, but they always listened and helped show me the pros and cons of potential decisions. This kind of guidance does not come without years of experience and knowledge gained by working a large number of complicated cases through the legal system within the State of Oregon. Would I recommend them? Absolutely! They will give you not only great legal council, but will help you deal with all of the stress that comes with working through the challenge you are faced with. So if you need someone who will be an Advocate for you and do what is needed for a successful outcome, Michael Levine and his partner Matthew McHenry are the legal team for you.

Last year I had run in with the law because of a domestic incident which should have remained private. This was the first time I have ever been in legal trouble and I needed help desperately. After getting my "Get Out of Jail" card, I couldn't return home because of the court order so I had to qui...ckly scramble to find an attorney to help me resolve this. After searching through websites, I finally landed on AVVO and found Levine and McHenry. I started reading the reviews, read his background, what he specialized in, and not having the luxury of time, I took a chance and called Matt McHenry based on his reviews. Matt was very knowledgeable and experienced with my type of case so he quickly made me feel at ease and was confident that I had a good case based on my prior clean no-arrest history. So without hesitation I made an appointment for the next day and retained him. As other reviewers have said, Matt is very professional, patient, responsive and full of confidence. Within a week Matt had won the first battle for me so I could return home to be with my family. That was a major victory! Throughout the process Matt kept me informed and explained the legal jargon and procedures where I didn't understand. A few months later, just as Matt had strategically planned, my case was dismissed! Matt also helped with getting my arrest record expunged. The three things that I liked most about Matt are: *He is very responsive to phone calls and emails *He is very smart and knowledgeable in his field *He is very proactive to communicate with you throughout the process I am very fortunate to have found him and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Thank you Matt!

I am confident that Mathew McHenry, himself, would rather you not need to hire him, afterall, he represents criminal defendants. But, if you have been charged with a crime, you NEED to hire him to protect your rights. He is a person who will stand up for what is just and right. He is a caring, compas...sionate, and understanding person while also being a very intelligent, thorough, and hard working attorney. I would refer anyone who needs a lawyer for any criminal matter to him, as well as anyone who needs a good civil rights lawyer.