John Christopher Matson

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John Christopher Matson

also known as Chris Matson

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Woodinville, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals, Marriage & Prenuptials, Domestic Violence

13310 NE 177th PL, #416, Woodinville, WA

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About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 70%

General practice family law practice including dissolution, parenting plans, domestic violence, relocation, and child support, including family law motions and mediations.

70%
Appeals 10%

My primary area for appellate work is family law appeals. This area requires excellent, succinct writing and argument, areas that I excel in.

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic violence is frequently a part of family law cases in which I have extensive experience in. Generally, I represent the victim in domestic violence but on occasion take on DV cases when the allegations against the perpetrator are questionable.

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements that bring clarity to your relationship and work to make stronger relationships based on the agreement reached.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 8 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John C. Matson

13310 NE 177th PL, #416, Woodinville, WA, 98072

johnmatsonlaw.com/

John Christopher Matson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (17)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A lawyer that has changed my life

My experience with John was truly outstanding, and I could not be more grateful for the work he put into helping me win my relocation case. From the start, he demonstrated an impressive level of knowledge, confidence, and strategic thinking that made me feel supported and hopeful during such an impo...rtant and emotional process. His understanding of WA state-specific laws was the key to our success, and it was clear throughout the case that his expertise in this area gave us a strong advantage. I knew I was in capable hands, and that level of trust made all the difference. John, has changed my life in ways I can’t even put into words, and I owe so much of that to him. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled, knowledgeable, and driven attorney — especially in matters involving relocation or family law.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Guy

Great Experience, he always answered my questions and calls in a timely manner, I would definitely recommend.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Family Law Attorney

I had the opportunity to collaborate with John on my family law litigation, and I can attest to his exceptional skills in this area. His expertise greatly contributed to the success of my case. John is not only a proficient attorney, but he also brings a compassionate and detail-oriented approach to ...his work. When it comes to trials, he is a formidable advocate, ensuring the best possible representation. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend John for anyone in need of a family law attorney.

Posted by Amy | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attentive and caring

John was great to work with. He has impeccable attention to detail and really takes his time with clients to ensure they understand everything. You can tell he is passionate about his work and genuinely cares about his clients. I highly recommend him to others.

Posted by Shawn | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrific attorney

John Matson helped me greatly with my case in family court. He was in constant contact with me, he was genuinely concerned about my specific situation, he was knowledgeable in all aspects of my specific situation, and he exceeded my expectations. If you have a family issue that needs an attorney to h...elp you get through I highly recommend John Matson.

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John Christopher Matson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christy McKinley

Appeals lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John was great to work with and I look forward to working with him again. He was collaborative, pragmatic, and highly technical with a high level of common sense."

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Kevin Curtin

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've has the pleasure to know John Matson as a personal friend for roughly 15 years. He is now practicing family law in WA, and he has agreed to handle my cases while I'm on vacation. I say this because I greatly value all my family law clients and I wouldn't ask anyone to handle my cases in my absence if I didn't have absolute confidence in their abilities and their desire to do their best for all their clients, including mine. I have no problem recommending John Matson to anyone looking for a smart, articulate, and caring attorney dedicated to achieving the right result for his clients."

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Stefani Quane

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer

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Kevin Curtin

Family lawyer

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Steven Hemmat

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Magna Cum Laude, Seattle University School of Law

2017

CALI Award, Seattle University School of Law

2009

Gold Star, Microsoft Corporation

2006

Gold Star, Microsoft Corporation

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of John C. Matson

2007 - 2015

Senior Contracts, Licensing, and Business Development Manager, Microsoft Corporation

Associations

2017 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Castro v. Ramos

Mother permitted to relocate; granted relocation, obtained child support, and granted 5 year domestic violence protection order.

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Education

2017

Seattle University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2006

University of British Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

City University of Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Languages

English

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