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Matthew Long

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Mr. Long is a criminal defense attorney who is able to defend anyone accused of, or arrest for a crime in Arizona. Mr. Long has extensive trial experience in all felony and misdemeanor cases including: Sexual OffensesDUI and DWIChild PornographyDomestic Violence1st Degree Murder/HomicideVehicular HomicideViolent CrimesDrug OffensesChild AbuseWhite Collar Crimes He is also a death penalty qualified attorney with capital experience and is recognized by the Arizona Supreme Court as one of a small number of attorneys in the State of Arizona qualified to represent clients as lead counsel in death penalty cases. Mr. Long has handled several high profile cases. In 2010, two of Mr. Long’s cases which he prosecuted (Susan Brock and Andrea Martinez) were identified by azcentral.com as being among the “top 20 most viewed cases that shook the State.” His cases have been featured in national and international news publications and on national television programs. His background and experience makes Mr. Long one of the most diverse and experienced trial attorneys in the State of Arizona.Mr. Long graduated cum laude from the Arizona State University School of Law where he was distinguished as the Truman Young Fellow. Matthew joins the firm after spending over 12 years as a Deputy County Attorney in Maricopa County and Pinal County. During his time as a prosecutor, he supervised and trained prosecutors in Arizona on issues related to trial advocacy. He has also provided training to law enforcement in Arizona and throughout the country on legal issues and investigation techniques. This experience gives Matthew a unique perspective and makes him a strong advocate for individuals charged with a crime. Mr. Long continues to present and instruct nationally in the areas of child crimes and criminal law. Mr. Long has demonstrated through years of experience and training a deep understanding of all areas of criminal investigation which enables him to represent individuals charged with any crime. He has extensive experience in examining and cross- examining experts in the following fields: In addition to this experience, Mr. Long is a trained forensic interviewer and has a significant understanding about the interview techniques used to interview children who are alleged victims or witnesses to crimes. Mr. Long is experienced in areas of criminal law beyond the trial level. He has drafted several appellate briefs and has conducted several post conviction hearings related to judicial error, newly discovered evidence, and ineffective assistance of counsel. Mr. Long is a strong advocate with a diverse and extensive background. He recognizes that each case and client is different and is able to meet the individual’s needs based on their unique set of circumstances.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Juvenile Law

Language

English

Contact

Long & Simmons, PLLC7135 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 2330Scottsdale, AZ, 85251

Office: (480) 500-6788

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Reviews

anonymous
January 16, 2020

Guided me step by step during my stressful case and explained everything in a way I could even understand. Truly saved my life and I can never be grateful enough

anonymous
August 10, 2018

Matt professionally negotiated an unexpected path through complex extreme legal peril. He has been honest & direct from the moment I met him. I always felt Matt held a personal vested interest in my future legal & personal disposition. Matt's extensive experience within the legal system was applied with careful attention to the smallest of details. I had no one to trust & no where to turn when I called Matt. I quickly realized this was the best decision I could have possibly made. If you have a problem & you need a real Lawyer; Matt is your guy..

anonymous
April 27, 2018

I feel very lucky to have had Mathew represent me in court. He knows the Arizona court system and will let you know how things should go. He gave me his personal cell number and replied back to calls and text the same day, himself. I was surprised at the level of 1 on 1 communication we had. Mathew will explain the extent of the law to you so you have a clear understanding of the Arizona laws.. I only lived in AZ for 3 weeks before I had my issue. He is ethical and honest, exactly what anyone should be looking for in an attorney... Thanks Matt!

anonymous
April 19, 2018

My nephew is getting a deal when he is clearly guilty, and Mr. Long has explained the case to me as much as he can without breaching his attorney-client privilege. I am sending him an email and my sisters and I will sign affidavits to assist him in getting the best leniency for my nephew as possible under these tragic circumstances. I recommend Mr. Long to anyone in trouble with the law. I myself am a Paralegal, and he is an astute and quite passionate advocate for his clients, and in particular, I am talking about sex crimes involving children. He has an understanding of the psychopathology involved in each case and comes up with a theory himself based upon his interactions with the client. He challenged me and I spent 6 hours working in the wee hours to provide him assistance with getting the most out of this plea. Which HE brokered, and which only HE could broker, because of his reputation with the Court. I am very impressed with Mr. Long and his ability to touch his jurists with his passion and clarity. Thank you so much, Matt.

anonymous
April 13, 2018

Mr. Long was very articulated and kind with helping me in my situation. He was clearly very knowledgable and because of this knowledge it was comforting. If you want an attorney that is on the ball extremely professional and speaks the truth but says it in a way you can understand.... Mr. Long is clearly your attorney if choice.

Shaymus
February 21, 2017

Him and his lovely wife represented me as if I was family. Hiring Matthew to be my lawyer was the best decision I've made in quite sometime. I cannot explain in words what him and his wife mean to me. I strongly recommend Matthew Long.

Joe
November 8, 2016

Matt has defended me in the past and gave concise direct advice that got me the best outcome. He is affordable and passionate about his profession and well respected in the courts, police departments, and community. You will not be disappointed in hiring this man.

anonymous
January 16, 2020

Guided me step by step during my stressful case and explained everything in a way I could even understand. Truly saved my life and I can never be grateful enough

anonymous
August 10, 2018

Matt professionally negotiated an unexpected path through complex extreme legal peril. He has been honest & direct from the moment I met him. I always felt Matt held a personal vested interest in my future legal & personal disposition. Matt's extensive experience within the legal system was applied with careful attention to the smallest of details. I had no one to trust & no where to turn when I called Matt. I quickly realized this was the best decision I could have possibly made. If you have a problem & you need a real Lawyer; Matt is your guy..

anonymous
April 27, 2018

I feel very lucky to have had Mathew represent me in court. He knows the Arizona court system and will let you know how things should go. He gave me his personal cell number and replied back to calls and text the same day, himself. I was surprised at the level of 1 on 1 communication we had. Mathew will explain the extent of the law to you so you have a clear understanding of the Arizona laws.. I only lived in AZ for 3 weeks before I had my issue. He is ethical and honest, exactly what anyone should be looking for in an attorney... Thanks Matt!

anonymous
April 19, 2018

My nephew is getting a deal when he is clearly guilty, and Mr. Long has explained the case to me as much as he can without breaching his attorney-client privilege. I am sending him an email and my sisters and I will sign affidavits to assist him in getting the best leniency for my nephew as possible under these tragic circumstances. I recommend Mr. Long to anyone in trouble with the law. I myself am a Paralegal, and he is an astute and quite passionate advocate for his clients, and in particular, I am talking about sex crimes involving children. He has an understanding of the psychopathology involved in each case and comes up with a theory himself based upon his interactions with the client. He challenged me and I spent 6 hours working in the wee hours to provide him assistance with getting the most out of this plea. Which HE brokered, and which only HE could broker, because of his reputation with the Court. I am very impressed with Mr. Long and his ability to touch his jurists with his passion and clarity. Thank you so much, Matt.

anonymous
April 13, 2018

Mr. Long was very articulated and kind with helping me in my situation. He was clearly very knowledgable and because of this knowledge it was comforting. If you want an attorney that is on the ball extremely professional and speaks the truth but says it in a way you can understand.... Mr. Long is clearly your attorney if choice.

Shaymus
February 21, 2017

Him and his lovely wife represented me as if I was family. Hiring Matthew to be my lawyer was the best decision I've made in quite sometime. I cannot explain in words what him and his wife mean to me. I strongly recommend Matthew Long.

Joe
November 8, 2016

Matt has defended me in the past and gave concise direct advice that got me the best outcome. He is affordable and passionate about his profession and well respected in the courts, police departments, and community. You will not be disappointed in hiring this man.

anonymous
January 16, 2020

Guided me step by step during my stressful case and explained everything in a way I could even understand. Truly saved my life and I can never be grateful enough

anonymous
August 10, 2018

Matt professionally negotiated an unexpected path through complex extreme legal peril. He has been honest & direct from the moment I met him. I always felt Matt held a personal vested interest in my future legal & personal disposition. Matt's extensive experience within the legal system was applied with careful attention to the smallest of details. I had no one to trust & no where to turn when I called Matt. I quickly realized this was the best decision I could have possibly made. If you have a problem & you need a real Lawyer; Matt is your guy..

anonymous
April 27, 2018

I feel very lucky to have had Mathew represent me in court. He knows the Arizona court system and will let you know how things should go. He gave me his personal cell number and replied back to calls and text the same day, himself. I was surprised at the level of 1 on 1 communication we had. Mathew will explain the extent of the law to you so you have a clear understanding of the Arizona laws.. I only lived in AZ for 3 weeks before I had my issue. He is ethical and honest, exactly what anyone should be looking for in an attorney... Thanks Matt!

anonymous
April 19, 2018

My nephew is getting a deal when he is clearly guilty, and Mr. Long has explained the case to me as much as he can without breaching his attorney-client privilege. I am sending him an email and my sisters and I will sign affidavits to assist him in getting the best leniency for my nephew as possible under these tragic circumstances. I recommend Mr. Long to anyone in trouble with the law. I myself am a Paralegal, and he is an astute and quite passionate advocate for his clients, and in particular, I am talking about sex crimes involving children. He has an understanding of the psychopathology involved in each case and comes up with a theory himself based upon his interactions with the client. He challenged me and I spent 6 hours working in the wee hours to provide him assistance with getting the most out of this plea. Which HE brokered, and which only HE could broker, because of his reputation with the Court. I am very impressed with Mr. Long and his ability to touch his jurists with his passion and clarity. Thank you so much, Matt.

anonymous
April 13, 2018

Mr. Long was very articulated and kind with helping me in my situation. He was clearly very knowledgable and because of this knowledge it was comforting. If you want an attorney that is on the ball extremely professional and speaks the truth but says it in a way you can understand.... Mr. Long is clearly your attorney if choice.

Shaymus
February 21, 2017

Him and his lovely wife represented me as if I was family. Hiring Matthew to be my lawyer was the best decision I've made in quite sometime. I cannot explain in words what him and his wife mean to me. I strongly recommend Matthew Long.

Joe
November 8, 2016

Matt has defended me in the past and gave concise direct advice that got me the best outcome. He is affordable and passionate about his profession and well respected in the courts, police departments, and community. You will not be disappointed in hiring this man.

anonymous
January 16, 2020

Guided me step by step during my stressful case and explained everything in a way I could even understand. Truly saved my life and I can never be grateful enough

anonymous
August 10, 2018

Matt professionally negotiated an unexpected path through complex extreme legal peril. He has been honest & direct from the moment I met him. I always felt Matt held a personal vested interest in my future legal & personal disposition. Matt's extensive experience within the legal system was applied with careful attention to the smallest of details. I had no one to trust & no where to turn when I called Matt. I quickly realized this was the best decision I could have possibly made. If you have a problem & you need a real Lawyer; Matt is your guy..

anonymous
April 27, 2018

I feel very lucky to have had Mathew represent me in court. He knows the Arizona court system and will let you know how things should go. He gave me his personal cell number and replied back to calls and text the same day, himself. I was surprised at the level of 1 on 1 communication we had. Mathew will explain the extent of the law to you so you have a clear understanding of the Arizona laws.. I only lived in AZ for 3 weeks before I had my issue. He is ethical and honest, exactly what anyone should be looking for in an attorney... Thanks Matt!

anonymous
April 19, 2018

My nephew is getting a deal when he is clearly guilty, and Mr. Long has explained the case to me as much as he can without breaching his attorney-client privilege. I am sending him an email and my sisters and I will sign affidavits to assist him in getting the best leniency for my nephew as possible under these tragic circumstances. I recommend Mr. Long to anyone in trouble with the law. I myself am a Paralegal, and he is an astute and quite passionate advocate for his clients, and in particular, I am talking about sex crimes involving children. He has an understanding of the psychopathology involved in each case and comes up with a theory himself based upon his interactions with the client. He challenged me and I spent 6 hours working in the wee hours to provide him assistance with getting the most out of this plea. Which HE brokered, and which only HE could broker, because of his reputation with the Court. I am very impressed with Mr. Long and his ability to touch his jurists with his passion and clarity. Thank you so much, Matt.

anonymous
April 13, 2018

Mr. Long was very articulated and kind with helping me in my situation. He was clearly very knowledgable and because of this knowledge it was comforting. If you want an attorney that is on the ball extremely professional and speaks the truth but says it in a way you can understand.... Mr. Long is clearly your attorney if choice.

Shaymus
February 21, 2017

Him and his lovely wife represented me as if I was family. Hiring Matthew to be my lawyer was the best decision I've made in quite sometime. I cannot explain in words what him and his wife mean to me. I strongly recommend Matthew Long.

Joe
November 8, 2016

Matt has defended me in the past and gave concise direct advice that got me the best outcome. He is affordable and passionate about his profession and well respected in the courts, police departments, and community. You will not be disappointed in hiring this man.