Our law firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused. Our approach to criminal defense law is thorough, proactive and relentless. We gather the facts, scrutinize them and tenaciously expose and seize upon weaknesses in the state’s cases against our clients. Many of our clients are students at Penn State and other area colleges. We understand the lasting impact a criminal charge can have on a student’s life and work hard to shield our clients from a lifetime of trouble that can result from a criminal arrest. Attorney Matt McClenahen has earned a strong record of success at trial and in plea negotiations. He can represent you in a broad range of criminal law matters in Central Pennsylvania.
Dawn M. Cutaia
I’ve known Matt most of my legal career. I have seen him in trial, and had many conversations with him about the law. Matt is a strong advocate for his clients – and a really good guy. I would never hesitate to refer people to him and I have done that on occasion (I am an attorney in York, PA so I don’t always have the opportunity to refer clients to him in State College). Matt is well respected by the legal community and his blog is always full of interesting legal information that I enjoy reading so I can learn about new developments in the law as well.
… moretravis stewart
Matt is very professional and always responsive no matter what time of day he is easy to reach and replies to any questions. Very easy to talk to and helps you understand the in depth legal matters your dealing with. He made me feel like my case was important to him and that he would fight for the best possible outcome. He has a great reputation in the courtroom and I recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable attorney to stand up for you.
… moreAndrew Paskey
I attended law school with Matt and have watched him represent clients in the same county as me for a number of years. Matt is a dedicated, well-prepared advocate for his clients. He is professional, compassionate and sensible. If I had a son or daughter in need of legal assistance in State College or surrounding areas, I’d trust Matt to represent my child without reservation. Hire him…you won’t regret it.
… moreBrianna Reifsnyder
I worked for Matt for 2 years. He takes pride in his work. He practices ethically, responsibly, and truly wants to help people. These are qualities that are hard to come by today. His rates are beyond fair, and puts incredible effort into EVERY case he takes. During my employment at McClenahen Law Firm I never saw an unhappy client. Besides being an excellent attorney, Matt is a community oriented honest person… also qualities that are hard to find today. If you are ever in need of a defense attorney in the Centre County area, you do not have to look any further.
… moreSarah Vollmar
Matt is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in this town. He is a stand up guy. His expertise, and support helped to ease my anxiety. He was incredibly responsive any time I had a question. He has an insiders knowledge of the local courts. Matt is the best.
… moreTARUN SADANA
Matt is the most honest and knowledgeable attorney that I have come across. I contacted him from an overseas location (India) and was skeptical about the deliverance. He excelled all my expectations. He charged me very reasonably and delivered more than he promised and much sooner than I could have ever imagined .I am extremely satisfied and happy that I trusted him. He really looked after my interest well . I owe him my peace of mind. God bless him… .
… moreskibe8970
I am just sickened by the negative reviews that were posted. I felt the needed to give my own review. I for one have had experience dealing with Matt when my son got himself in a legal mess. He went above and beyond to help us. He was always on time and was never once late for any of our court hearings. He explained things in terms I could understand and I never felt like he was too busy to answer my questions and I had many. I have and will continue to recommend him to my friends and family. The negative reviews are so far from the truth and I felt that I needed to let people know that Matt is an excellent attorney.
… moreJustin Taylor
Thanks to Matt McClenahen I was fortunately able to stay in this country with my friends and family. My situation was pointing towards serious time and deportation but Matt worked to get the best possible outcome the DA’s office would give out. In addition to getting the outcome I needed, he was also very thorough, sending out a full report on all the possibilities of my case. He was very responsive throughout and responded to all emails and inquiries immediately. I would definitely recommend him to others.
… moreJohn Phoebus
I practice criminal defense in Maryland and routinely refer clients to Matt for representation in criminal matters in the State College, PA area. The clients that I have referred to Matt are always pleased with his representation of him. He has a great track record of achieving successful result for his clients, many of whom are students attending Penn State University, for whom a brush with the law can have significant consequences for them. I wholeheartedly endorse Matt. He is a skilled lawyer who spends time with his clients and stays on top of changes in the law.
… moreSerenity Wellness
Matt takes the time to get to know his clients and cares about them as a person, not just a case. He has extensive knowledge and experience to best represent the needs of each person. I would, and have, recommend him to anyone in need of a caring, ethical, and dedicated attorney.
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