Attorney Leonard Matsuk
Backed By More Than 40 Years of Experience
For more than 40 years, I have successfully defended many hundreds of clients accused of a wide range of criminal charges — from drunk driving to murder and from first-time juvenile offenders to corporate CEOs accused of white collar crimes. In that time and unlike many other attorneys, I have also I have argued over 100 cases to a jury and approximately 200 to a court without a jury.
Attorney Leonard Matsuk Has Practiced in Various Areas
I have been practicing for more than 40 years in the Greater Long Beach Area, including:
- Norwalk
- Downey
- Bellflower
- Compton
- Long Beach
- Orange County
Due to this wide range of experience, I have a deep understanding of our local justice system, including the various police departments, the judges, prosecutors, and juries.
Education
- Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D. 1976
- California State University at Long Beach, B.A. 1972
Professional Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year, 2002, Long Beach Bar Association
- Southern California "Super Lawyer", Criminal Defense, 2004 and 2005
- "AV Preeminent" (Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards) by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Professional Memberships
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Criminal Courts Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Long Beach Bar Association
- Long Beach Bar Foundation (Past President)
- Long Beach Barristers (Past President)
- Project Shortstop, a juvenile crime diversion program (Senior Instructor)
To learn more about how Attorney Leonard Matsuk handles cases, read his interview.