Matthew R Hoff

Matthew R Hoff

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime

210 E. 22nd Street, Vancouver, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 13 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Brian Walker Law Firm, P.C.

210 E. 22nd Street, Vancouver, WA, 98663

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Matthew R Hoff's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maria | November 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

.... emotional, nervous burned out

Matthew. Huff is very Positive, patient, and professional. I was emotionally burned out from the charges I was facing, having difficulty working with my public defender & reporting to a parole officer for months. Matt was very Patient With my defensiveness, confusion, anxieties, irritability.... He gave me Expert advice/opinion to follow, was very responsive, professional and extremely personable/ nice! Also, Followed up with me afterwards in a thereuputic concerned way. Trustworthy, professional, respectful, highly recommend.

Posted by Stacy | November 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pleased beyond belief

In a difficult, complicated and confusing time I needed the help of an experienced attorney. Matthew is very responsive and I appreciated his excellent communication throughout. Without the help of Matthew I would not have had the successful outcome that I did. He is competent and confident, just w...hat was needed. I felt he listened to my concerns and fought diligently for the best possible outcome. He was patient with me every step of the way, making sure I knew where I needed to be and what needed to be completed after each process. Not to mention follow up calls after my hearing to confirm I didn't need any additional help. I made the best decision retaining Mr. Hoff!

Posted by Erin | November 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome attorney-no bs!

I had a 10 year old DUI case with an FTA and license suspension. He got it reduced to a misdemeanor negligent driving charge with no supervised probation or random UA -bench probation only for two years or until my fine was paid in full. I was SO SCARED to turn myself in after 10 years of abscondin...g. He walked me through the process over the phone BEFORE I had even met with him in person, contracted his services, or paid him a dime. I turned myself in to Clark County Sheriffs Dept. at the jail, fully expecting to be arrested at that time, however...... because I did everything in the correct manner, looked beyond "presentable", had everything I needed and nothing I didn't, was polite, cooperative, and was in an obvious state of "surrender" and had my hands visible and in front of me at all times......I was not taken into custody by the deputies staffed at the jail. In fact, I was basically led by a female deputy, through security, to the the other side of the building where the courtrooms are located. She walked me to the counter, letting me bypass a dozen others waiting their turn to hopefully get on that day's docket by the 8am deadline. I successfully went before the judge entering my not guilty plea (which I was advised to do by Mr. Hoff in our previous phone conversation), and left the courthouse with a scheduled date of return for a trial. **NOTE I had done all this BEFORE even officially contracting his services for legal representation, and was ONLY able to do so because of the FREE PHONE CONSULTATION and advice he graciously gave me with no expectations or strings attached. Of course, I'm sure he hoped I would contract his services, but I was in no way obligated to do so. Because I followed his instructions, and my situation actually turned out BETTER than even he predicted, I felt more than sure he was the MAN for the job, so to speak, and ended up meeting with him, and contracting him as my legal counsel. There were many weird factors/details to my case. The fact it was 10 years old, thus many statutes having changed.....coupled with the fact that the prosecution was what I can only describe as "out for blood" considering the amount of time that had passed AND the fact that I voluntarily turned myself in, along with many other factors both helpful and damning. My case would have been difficult for any seasoned attorney to predict it's outcome. Mr. Hoff (Matt) was able to leverage a very favorable outcome/plea deal for me and I didn't have to go to trial. I am grateful for his expertise and competence, but even more so for the way he made me feel comfortable with divulging details of my case and for the way he never once made me feel as though I was "guilty". He always showed concern with the details, and was attentive when I spoke. Never once did he "gloss over" any facts or details or tell me that anything I was saying was irrelevant or did not matter. He made sure that I was aware and fully cognizant of everything I was signing and or agreeing/not agreeing to. While I have no clue what other attorneys charge for representation, I feel that every penny spent with him was more than worth it, and can say that he provided a very detailed, itemized statement of every minute that he charged me for, and also included/detailed the time he did not charge me for, which I thought was awesome as well. Although I do not plan on ever being on the wrong side of the law again, I wouldn't think twice about contracting his legal services for a second, third, fourth etc. time. I believe that if Mr. Hoff could not provide you with a favorable outcome, he we would point you in the direction of another attorney who could, as I had another legal issue in a different state in an area he did not practice, and he did exactly this. He is honest in his abilities and will not provide any false information to you. He will work hard for the outcome you desire and will keep you informed every step of the way.

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2014

A Broken Heart

Six months ago, I was charged by the bias police report. I lost my job and lost my home because of this. I decided to fight the case till I won. I have a strong believe there is justice! Actually I was a real victim. I was very angry, and stress out about my case. It caused my health decline. When I... called Mr. Hoff, he quickly set up an appointment to meet with me in his office. We started to discuss my case. I was impressed by his professional manners, his fluent talking, sharp thinking and knowledgeable, and dedication to his job. He cares about his clients very much. He stays in touch with his clients often; especially if something new comes out in the case, I remember he called me on the weekend to let me know and discuss the case. We worked hard together; finally we reached the goal to dismiss the case that we set up in the beginning. I am very happy with the result. Therefore, I really appreciated his excellent work. I highly recommend that you hire Matthew R. Hoff to be your attorney to be successful!

Posted by Brandy | March 23, 2014

Outstanding

I hired Mr.Hoff to represent me June 2013. When hiring an attorney to represent you , there are several variables to consider: Does this lawyer : Have a reasonable reputation ? Understand your crazy state of mind when your arrested ? Respect your rights and dignity? Well I can say Mr. Ho...ff was "outstanding "with his representation. I know I was difficult as a client at times , and when your going through the unknown , to look back at the outcome I could not of been more pleased. I want to just say thank you Matt for helping me get my life back and not go in financial debt while doing so.

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Matthew R Hoff's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Underwood

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Committed and very competent."

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Travis Mayor

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Matt personally and professionally. If you have been charged with a crime you need Matt Hoff in your corner. Matt is a fighter and is not afraid to attack the government's case. If you are in trouble in SW Washington, Matt is your man!"

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Shon Bogar

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Andrew Wheeler

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matt since back in his days as a City Attorney. Matt is a zealous advocate for his clients and works hard advancing their interests."

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Amy Margolis

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt Hoff is a strong, diligent and determined lawyer for all of his clients. If you are looking for someone who will not back down from a fight, Mr. Hoff is the right lawyer for you. I always know that clients I refer to him will be well taken care of. He is respected by lawyers, judges and court staff, deservedly so."

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John Peterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a skilled and smart criminal defense lawyer who is not afraid to go to trial. He represents his client's well and is very ethical. When my client's need a criminal lawyer, I send them to Matt."

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Jeffrey Holmes

Unknown lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Matt for close to six years within the legal community here in Clark County. I have always found him to be very prepared, and very knowledgeable in the ever changing area of criminal law. He is very dedicated to the clients he represents, and I have personally seen him get great results for a multitude of clients. I would definitely endorse Matt Hoff given his highly effective skills and his zealous advocacy for all of his clients."

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Nicholas Wood

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew Hoff is a tireless advocate and consumate professional. I have no problem referring cases to Matt because I know that the people I send to him will receive premier legal representation!"

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Christopher Black

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an experienced and fearless criminal trial attorney. He is smart, creative and always very well-prepared. I couldn't recommend him any more highly."

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Phil Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is smart, tenacious and experienced; three qualities that are imperative to effective defense of criminal charges. I refer him all of my criminal work in Vancouver and the surrounding areas and the clients are always happy with the representation."

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Alex Uskoski

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Brian Walker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Anfuso

Criminal defense lawyer

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Travis Mayor

Personal injury lawyer

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Chad Sleight

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Wheeler

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Amy Margolis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Slinde

Litigation lawyer

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Sarah Nelson

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Holmes

Unknown lawyer

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Nicholas Wood

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner / Operator, Matthew R. Hoff, Attorney at Law

2003 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Byrd Legal Services

2003 - 2003

Assistant City Attorney, Vancouver City Attorney's Office

2002 - 2002

Associate, Arthur Miller, Attorney at Law

2002 - 2002

Associate Attorney, Anderson & Associates

1999 - 1999

Property Management Intern, Farbman Group

Associations

2013 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Washington Defenders Association

Member

2005 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Battleground v. DD

Dismissal

JM v. AR

Dismissal

Washington v. LH

Dismissal

Vancouver v. JV

Dismissal

Vancouver v. TG

Dismissal

AL v. LV

Dismissal

Washington v. JD

Dismissal

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Education

2001

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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