Law Office of Leonard Matsuk

"From the moment that I first spoke to Leonard, he struck me as an expert. I was stressed out about my case and he helped me to feel confident that things would be OK. He made me feel comfortable and like I was in good hands. He will go the extra mile to help you out with your situation! My case was thrown out, and he helped me out with ensuring that my specific wishes were taken care of. He is well known, respected, and connected in the judicial system, and you can't ask for anyone better. Highly recommended!"

"Super smart, Expert in the area he works, and extremely honest. He will not charge you for more than what is fair price. I had multiple people telling me that his approach was really smart. besides, he is the past president of the southern California BAR association In a nutshell, He is AWESOME!"

"I retained Leonard Matsuk to handle a challenging case for my Godson. He had been convicted in the past when he was 18 y/o and was advised to plead no contest by his then public defender. The public defender met with my Godson for all of a few minutes as they were preparing to appear before the judge. This misdemeanor conviction had some serious immigration liabilities for my Godson. The only way to remove this conviction was to put a motion before the Judge to get the original conviction overturned or dismissed by the court. Leonard explained that there would be several roadblocks to overcome in a case like this. Generally, prosecutors and Judges do not like to go back and dismiss a conviction. So knowing it would be a challenge I believed Leonard would do his best. And he did, with Leonard’s legal knowledge and strategy along with all the good and positive contributions documented about my Godson giving back to our community. The motion was put together by Leonard. In the end, Leonard presented the motion to dismiss to the Lead Prosecutor and they did not block it. I was in the court last week when Leonard Matsuk addressed the motion before the judge, he answered the judge’s questions. The prosecutor advised the judge they were not blocking the motion. And the court room challenge was over, the judge overturned or vacated the original conviction thanks to Leonard Matsuk and his legal skills and knowledge. So here is my perspective on this case, and of Leonard’s work. Leonard was honest and upfront from the beginning about this case. He explained to us the challenges involved and the slim possibility of success with this matter. However always pleasant and in a down to earth manner, Leonard answered our concerns, he was available by phone and email. So I extend my gratitude to Leonard Matsuk for a job well done. I highly recommend his legal services, he is a good person! Oh and Sue who is his Legal Assistant is awesome too! Thank you, both."

"If your looking for an Experience, Professional, and Miracle Maker, Mr. Matsuk is the lawyer you need! Just by the first time you meet this Lawyer you know your in good hands! I'm not exaggerating he will defend you and fight your charges until you get the best deal possible. I must warn you he will at first bring your hopes down by being honest on a worst case scenario on what can happen but guarantee that worst case scenario won't happen. I was charged with major charges that will ruin my future opportunities in life and charges that will keep me from being able to Join the military. Long story short he managed to get me a crazy speechless deal!! I only have to do a low number of cal trans. Thanks to LEONARD MATSUK, I Will now be able to continue my future and make a career out of the military. ALL CHARGES DROPPED!! ZERO PROBATION!! CLEAN RECORD!! DO NOT HESISTATE IN CONTACTING HIM IF YOU HAVE A CRIMINAL CASE!"

"Quite a crowd of onlookers gathered on that November evening in 2015 to watch my arrest after failing to accept the need for breathalyzer testing which had been demanded arrogantly, I felt, by the "officer in charge". I had already failed the attitude test miserably, you know the one where you are supposed to become a wimpy submissive girlie man based on the authoritarian tone of said OIC. After asking what my options were in lieu of testing and being informed that I could simply surrender my license for a couple of years I chose that option. I told the officious OIC in question that I could afford a driver, no worries. I was then immediately arrested for public drunkenness. This puff chested little dweeb refused to answer when asked if it was because my car cost more than his annual salary. No girlie man here, so off to the Long Beach jail I went. Sometime later I offered to take the test, which I was unable to pass, failing in fact by a very small margin. Leonard informed me, to my amazement, that blood alcohol levels continue to climb for more than an hour after your last drink and I probably would have passed if I had complied with the officer's request when initially pulled over. But what the heck, are we mice or men? I knew I was in danger of spending 10 grand if convicted, plus loss of license, restrictions, insurance rate hikes, as well as the social stigma of being a drunken killer loose on the highway. The more I thought about it the worse it became. My anxiety was approaching the need for a couple of weeks of restorative work on the psych ward of my choosing. I made inquiries with trusted friends, a couple of whom suggested Leonard Matsuk. A call was placed, an appointment arranged, and I began to feel a little better. Leonard's approach was direct and straight forward. He laid out plans for both fighting the offense in court and the possibility of a reduced charge. He, and his staff, were quick to return calls and provide quotes for all facets of my defense. Eventually all was decided in court exactly as he had anticipated on our first meeting, the outcome my now well informed self was also expecting. It was uncanny how Leonard predicted what prosecuting attorneys would do at every turn, meeting them prepared and confident. I felt I was very well represented and was provided timely and factual information as to how the courts operated. Leonard even offered to include a defense at a DMV hearing at no additional charge. He appeared, again at no additional charge, on a ticket issued 30 days after the 1st matter for driving in the initial 30 day restriction: all praise to our ever efficient DMV. I mixed up the dates. The charges were (1) driving on a restricted license, and (2) speeding, 82 mph on the 605. Definitely driving license suspension time and perhaps a little jail time to awaken the idiot within. All charges were DISMISSED. Regardless of your situation, innocent as a lamb (the story you tell your wife), or guilty as sin (the story you tell your attorney, Leonard), DO NOT GO TO COURT UNREPRESENTED. Only a complete wanker shows up without an attorney if there is even the remotest possibility of even one night in jail. Don't do it. Call Leonard. My experience is similar to those who referred me on to Leonard's practice. We all needed a knowledgeable lawyer of integrity, of strong character, of substantial experience in the local courts, a man who wouldn't require us to hock our gold teeth for settlement of his charges, and importantly, a man of the world experienced enough to use every last loophole, trick, and guise known to mankind. I'm a little older than he, mid 60s as of now, and I've seen my share of the belly of the beast if you get my drift. Leonard knows the drill, period! If you need to understand your OPTIONS and want the WORRIES about your grim future TO DISSAPEAR, if you need an ear biting Mohammed Ali type heavy weight in your corner, and you're looking for a superior representation in the South land courts at affordable rates, believe me, Leonard Matsuk is your Man. Cheers,"