John Christopher Matson

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John Christopher Matson

also known as Chris Matson

5.0
Rating: 7.7

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

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Ronald | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional, Knowledgeable & Compassionate

From the first time I first spoke to John Matson in 2018 I knew I was right where I needed to be. His calm levelheaded demeanor was so important to my case and my ability to march forward. John is genuine and intentional in his efforts to represent his clients and remains true to his character throu...ghout. He has supported me through a very lengthy difficult child custody/visitation/support case which involved him representing me through a Court of Appeals process. John works tirelessly to make sure the truth and the facts are presented fairly. He has been a go between in many matters for me where it just did not seem as if co-parenting was possible. He is always a wise ear to lean on and is prompt in his communication efforts with myself and other counsel and the court. John has always gone above and beyond for me and I would strongly recommend him for not only for a highly contested family law matter but any family law matter. Thank you for all you do!

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Peaceful Fighter

John took on my case when I had to replace a previous lawyer who was taking advantage of me, only a couple weeks before trial. I was reluctant to have a man lawyer but just talking with him the first time was calming. He continued to earn my trust with good communication and providing peace through t...his very stressful time. He was patient walking me through everything by taking the time to help me understand each step. By the time mediation came we both thought we wouldn’t be able to settle and would head to trial BUT we settled! He fought for what was rightfully fair and we won! I have been pleased with John since the beginning and recommend him to fight for you!

Posted by Mike | January 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Very satisfied with legal advice and legal representation.

I retained John as my attorney to represent me in a very complex custody case that ended in my favor. I found him to be understanding, thoughtful and thorough. John was a great listener who answered my questions and explained the legal strategy he intended to use for my case. I also appreciated that ...he made no guarantees of winning but walked me through the likely outcome based on his knowledge of the law, case history and his past experience--all of which provided me the confidence to retain him as my legal council. In the months and weeks leading up to my court date, John continually displayed confidence in his ability as a lawyer through, his preparation, analysis and filings. His legal thinking and our conversations helped me feel more prepared and ready. On the day of my hearing John (once again) walked me through the hearing process and then proceeded to present my case to the court (consistent with the way he said he would in our previous conversations) and after hearing both sides of the case, the judge ruled in my favor and I won. Thanks to John I am able to continue being a single-father parent with full custody of my daughter. I am very satisfied that I retained John as my attorney.

Posted by Krystle | September 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommend

I must say Mr John was a Human sent from God the very first day I was referred to him he welcomed me and my family with open arms he was very understanding from day one I am going through a big mess with a person who is of my family and Mr John has been here helping me from over 3,000 miles away I re...ally appreciate everything he has done thus far and I know things will work in my favor because I have Mr.John on my side I recommend him to anyone who needs family law help he is a Great Man and a very hard worker I had paperwork that probably would’ve took about a month to get done Mr. John got it done in I believe to be two or three days Thanks again Mr John blessings to you and your family Seven Fold!

Posted by Philip | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

John Matson Got Me Extra Time with My Sons

I'm a divorced father with every-other weekend custody of my two sons. My ex gave me short notice that she was moving to a different school district within the same county where we both live. I objected to the move, and she moved anyway. I was representing myself on several motions, and things were g...oing poorly for me. My ex's attorney used shady tactics and tried to collect fees from me when fees were never awarded. Lucky for me, John Matson took my case and turned things around. Despite the fact that my ex violated the parenting plan, she tried to find me in bad faith and make me pay her attorney fees. John shut down those allegations. My ex got a new attorney who was not so shady after John stepped in. In the end, I paid no fees and got a new parenting plan that gave me an earlier start on my weekends, half of spring break, half of mid-winter break, and three extra weekends every year. If you want an honest, kind, and ethical attorney, then John Matson is the one you should hire! I have nothing else to say, but a big thank you John for helping me and my boys.

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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

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Kevin Curtin

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Steven Hemmat

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (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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