Matthew Anthony Rosenthal

Matthew A. Rosenthal is a battle-tested courtroom attorney who stands between his clients and the power of the legal system. As the founder of Rosenthal Law, PLLC, he focuses his practice on family law and criminal defense, providing strong courtroom advocacy combined with practical, straightforward advice.

Matthew understands that clients often come to him during stressful and uncertain times — whether they are facing criminal charges, a custody dispute, or another serious legal matter. He believes every client deserves to be heard, informed, and represented with preparation, strategy, and determination. When your freedom, your children, or your future is on the line, you need more than paperwork and phone calls — you need a lawyer who is prepared to fight in court.

Proven Courtroom Experience

Matthew’s legal career was built inside courtrooms. As an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Detroit, he served as a prosecutor in the 36th District Court, handling traffic, misdemeanor and felony criminal cases from start to finish. He conducted trials, evidentiary hearings, and motion arguments, gaining firsthand knowledge of how the government prepares and prosecutes cases.

That prosecutorial experience now works in his clients’ favor. He understands the strategies used by the other side — and how to challenge them.

After his time as a Detroit prosecutor, he then entered private practice representing clients throughout Michigan as an attorney at Goldman and Associates, one of the largest family law firms in Michigan. While there he handled hundreds of family law and criminal defense cases. He has stood in court on behalf of hundreds of clients, advocating when the stakes were deeply personal and the outcomes life-changing.

A Veteran Who Understands Service and Sacrifice

Matthew is also a proud United States Air Force veteran, honorably discharged after serving as an Airman First Class stationed overseas at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. His military service instilled discipline, accountability, and a deep respect for those who serve.

He has worked closely with Veterans Treatment Court programs throughout Michigan, helping veterans facing criminal charges find structured support while still holding them accountable. He understands both the pressures of service and the importance of second chances.

Education Backed by Leadership

Matthew earned his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law, where he received the Life Achievement Scholarship and served as a Student Bar Association Senator. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with Distinction from the University of Michigan, giving him a strong foundation when handling family law cases involving financial and property issues.