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Mattt has spent most of his life doing his best to help others. As a former police officer and public defense attorney, he was committed to supporting and assisting community members, organizations, and clients. He uses his passion for helping others to guide, educate, and support family law clients. Depending on the circumstances, Matt can be a zealous advocate or a silent
warrior. He knows what it takes to win a case or how to find a reasonable and collaborative resolution. Family law and juvenile law matters are often complicated and overwhelming. Matt is genuine, dedicated, and hard-working and provides personal and customized legal advice to clients based on compassion and respect.
Matt has been practicing family law, with an emphasis on juvenile law, since 2008, first in Tennessee and then in Oregon. He was previously a supervising attorney and a special advisor to a deputy commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. In addition to practicing family law, Matt has represented children and parents in child welfare matters and often presents on topics related to child abuse and neglect. When dealing with the Oregon Department of Human Services, many different types of legal issues can arise. There are severe consequences in these cases and Matt has the experience and tenacity to help people navigate the complex nature of these matters.
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Chat withState: Oregon
Acquired: 2022
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State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2008
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115 NW 1st Ave., Ste. 400, Portland, OR, 97209
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"Matthew is a fantastic lawyer. He's been in the fight for children for years. His experience brings him great insight in not just children and juveniles lives, but in any trial or courtroom setting. His advocacy knows no limits. He's intelligent, articulate, passionate, and committed. It's a pleasure to work with him, against him, or right beside him. Humbly endorse."
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2022 - 2023
Attorney, Hillsboro Law Group
2019 - 2022
Attorney, Muenzen Law, PLLC
2018 - 2019
Assistant City Attorney, City Of Franklin, Tennessee
2017 - 2018
Attorney, Freeman & Fuson
2014 - 2017
Special Advisor & Director of Community Partnerships, Tennessee Department Of Children's Services
2011 - 2014
Regional General Counsel/Supervising Attorney, Tennessee Department Of Children's Services
2009 - 2011
Assistant General Counsel, Tennessee Department Of Children's Services
2000 - 2006
Police Officer, Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department
2023 - Present
Multnomah County Bar Association
2023 - Present
Clackamas County Bar Association
2022 - Present
Oregon State Bar
2022 - Present
Washington County Bar Association
2022 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
National Association of Counsel for ChildrenMember
2018 - 2022
Williamson County Bar Association
2008 - 2022
Tennessee Bar Association
2007
Doctor of Law (JD)
2003
Master of Arts (M.A.)
1996
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2016
DCS Response to Human Trafficking of Minors in Tennessee
2016
Dependency and Neglect Proceedings in Juvenile Court
2014
Legal Issues Pertaining to the Office of Child Safety and the General Counsel
2014
Dependency and Neglect Proceedings in Juvenile Court for Non-DCS Personnel
2013
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
2013
Dependency & Neglect Proceedings in Juvenile Court
2012
Child Abuse and Neglect Indication Appeals Hearing
2015
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