Matthew Knauss
Kirkland, WA
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
DUI & DWI
Language
English
About
Matt Knauss focuses his practice on defending those accused of driving under the influence and other serious criminal charges Repeatedly selected as a Superlawyers "Rising Star" he is a passionate advocate who consistently achieves outstanding results for his clients. He is a veteran of countless trials and numerous other traffic and criminal prosecutions, including numerous DUI cases. Matt interned with the Bothell Prosecutor’s Office, where he was lead counsel in multiple jury and bench trials and then became an Associate Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Lynwood. As a prosecutor, it was his responsibility to prepare for the numerous legal issues and challenges that would be raised by the top DUI lawyers in the community and to respond to them in court. In early 2006 he was hired by the law firm of Moberly & Roberts, which hold the contracts to prosecute for numerous municipalities. Matt served as the lead Prosecutor for the cities of Kirkland, Medina and Clyde Hill, until he was hired by Cowan Kirk Gaston in 2008. Matt received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administrationfrom the University of Denver in 2001 where he was a recipient of the Provost Scholarship. Immediately following college, Matt attended the Seattle University School of law, receiving his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, in 2004. He has attended the National College for DUI Defense program at the Harvard Law School, and he is a member of the College. He is also a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the King County Bar Association, and the Washington State Bar Association.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
DUI and DWI
Domestic Violence
Language
English
Contact
Knauss Law Firm4040 Lake Washington Blvd NortheastSuite 300Kirkland, WA, 980334040 Lake Washington Blvd NortheastSuite 300Suite 300Kirkland, WA, 98033
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.
I certainly hope to never find myself in need of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, Matt will be the only call I make. My case started as, what Matt called, "straight out of the divorce attorney's playbook" but took a number of turns no one could ever envision. From the outset, Matt educated and informed me of everything relevant to the case, and was great at ensuring I knew what to expect from the process along the way. His history as both a prosecutor and defense attorney enabled him to find a clear and successful strategy for our case, and to change course as necessary as those twists and turns came up. He was happy to partner with my family law attorney to ensure neither case put the other at risk, and to ensure the best possible outcome for both cases. Matt certainly had to do more than he expected with this case, and he never flinched, never slowed down, and always fought for my rights and the outcome I wanted. I could not be happier to have worked with Matt, and could not recommend him any more highly.
Matt was very professional and worked hard from the moment I walked into his office for a consultation. What struck me most was that he did not over promise Like some other lawyers I talked to, and told me very realistic outcomes. He worked hard over a case that was stretched out over 2 years due to my schedule and was always very understanding. At conclusion of the case his results were much better than what he had told me at consultation but I am glad he prepared me just in case. He made sure to address any of my concerns and always took my input. His caring and empathy extends further than just you as a client. The saying is “You pay for what you get” but in this case you get much more. 10/10 would recommend to all.
In 2019 three days before Christmas I was accused by the Bellevue Police Department of a cannabis DUI . I was out of town visiting , when I flew back to my hometown I called DUI lawyers all over the Seattle area. Immediately speaking to Matt I could see he was sharp, articulate and straight to the point. He immediately discussed my options clearly and I felt confident in what he was saying about my particular case . Before I flew next scheduled court date I decided to speak to Matt in person . When we met Matt was exactly the same in person . In my profession I deal with people all day and I’m pretty quick to read them out and seeing as I was out of state I needed someone that was going to be communicative, responsive and direct . After speaking with Matt I decided to hire Matt as my attorney to represent me. Matt appeared in every court date that I was scheduled that I could not make due to being out of state. Matt communicated everything clearly and I was able to plan my trips amongst the courthouse , is his office and one of the court appointed appointment that needed to be taken care of. Matt was able to schedule court dates they would fit me flying in . Matt defended me in court professionaly and also personally . It was fast and stress free with Matt handling my case and it’s particular circumstances. And for that I could not be happier. 100 percent satisfied with my outcome . Fast forward a month later , and something else that came particular in my case . I Emailed Matt and he took care of it promptly after a few emails . For that I couldn’t be more thankful . 6 stars . Thanks Matt .
Very happy client! Mat is very detailed and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend his service to anyone that finds themselves needing legal counsel.
I got into a traffic stop for going over the speed limit and they tried to give me a class a misdemeanor of Reckless Driving and Matt got my case dropped with no charges, like it was nothing. Best lawyer I have EVER had. Cool guy too.