Attorney Profiles

Matthew B. Wallin, Esq.

Title: Associate
Primary Office: Tustin
Also Available in: Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine and Torrance
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Juris Doctorate
Practice: Criminal Defense, Juvenile Criminal Defense and DMV Matters

Biography

California State Bar #: 258055

Education:
- University of California at Santa Barbara - Major - Law and Society
- Chapman University School of Law - Juris Doctorate

Member of:
- California State Bar
- Orange County Bar Association
- Client Relations Committee
- Administration of Justice Committee

Admitted to Practice in the Following Courts:
- Admitted to Practice in all California State Courts and Federal District court in Los Angeles and Orange County

Brief History / Commitment To My Clients:

I strongly believe that every person accused of a crime is entitled to an attorney who zealously advocates and fights on their behalf.

I have been a part of Wallin & Klarich for many years and I remain committed to providing each of my clients with aggressive and knowledgeable legal representation.

When you hire Wallin & Klarich, you hire a team of attorneys who work together to make certain that every legal avenue is explored in the defense of your rights.

Client Testimonials:

Having never been to court before, when I received a letter from the DA indicating that I had been charged with a violation of 653k PC Switch-Blade Knife (possession of a switch-blade knife) I had turned to friends looking for recommendations and was referred to the Law Offices of Wallin & Klarich.

Even though I first contacted them late in the evening, they immediately got back to me and explained the situation that I found myself in. After doing my research and checking out other law firms, I hired Wallin & Klarich because they appeared to be my best option. I was not disappointed. The lawyer assigned to my case, attorney Matt Wallin, is incredibly experienced; he answered all my questions, and got my case dismissed.

If in the future I require the services of an attorney I will go back to Wallin & Klarich and attorney Matt Wallin. I would recommend them to any of my friends and family who find themselves in need of an attorney.

A.Y.

I would highly recommend Matt Wallin to anyone in need of a good criminal defense in Newport Beach. Along with his partners and investigators at the firm Wallin & Klarich, Matt Wallin was able to get my felony case dismissed prior to any charges being filed. This was particularly impressive given the amount of detail and complicated nature of the case Matt had to deal with. I faced the possibility of having 3 felony charges tried against me, and the real possibility spending significant time in Orange County jail or California state prison. I am very pleased I hired Matt who was able to present my case to the DA and get the case rejected in the interest of justice before I ended up with anything on my record!

J.B.

Dear Mr. Wallin,
I wanted to take this opportunity to give you a huge thank you for the amazing job you did with my case! As I sit here at home with my three beautiful children, I can't help but think how different things could be for me right now.

I came to your office a few months ago with a hope and a prayer. I had gotten myself into a really tough situation and I was sure that I was going to pay severely for it. There was so much riding on a good outcome. I was in jeopardy of losing custody of my children, which I had given everything else up so that I could have my 85% custody! I was also going to lose my future with my fiancée. He, unfortunately is in a highly contested divorce and his ex wife was trying to take his son away from him by telling the courts that he was a poor father who made poor choices. She made me a huge part of their case because she was jealous of his moving on. My "mess up" gave her the ammunition she needed!

I came to meet you, along with my fiancée, and you treated me with so much warmth and respect. You didn't treat me like a "criminal". That meant so much to me and made me extremely comfortable! You spent plenty of time explaining the case and telling me my options and what was going to happen from that moment on. You didn't sugar coat everything, which was tough to hear, but so incredibly appreciated!

When we finally got to my court date, you disappeared behind those big doors and you had my future in your hands. I know that may sound dramatic, but that's how I felt. When you came back out, you informed me of the outcome and I was astonished! You had done what I thought was virtually impossible! The news was good, but there was still the possibility of jail time for the probation violation. I was terrified! Although the news was good, I still had to be prepared for the reality that I was going to be behind bars. If that happened, like I said earlier, I had a lot to lose! You took the time to call me that evening to reassure me. That was above and beyond, in my opinion!

We just finished up the final sentencing yesterday. I was convinced that there was no hope for avoiding a jail sentence. To my complete and utter amazement, you appeared once again from behind those big doors with the news that you were able to have two of my three charges dropped, you had secured me community service instead of jail time and that based on what you did, there was no longer a probation violation and I was given informal probation instead of the mandatory 30 days of jail I was certain I was going to be given! I apologize for hugging you at that point, but I had never been so elated and relieved in my life! I realized then that I had been given a gift or a second chance and I am incredibly grateful to you for that! No words can truly be used to show you the magnitude of my appreciation for the way you represented me on this case. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

I look forward to speaking with you again soon to work on the next phase of cleaning up my old record. Matt, you are a unique attorney. The way you treat your clients as well as how well you fight for them is going to get you far! I will not hesitate in giving out your name to anyone who may need your services in the future.

Thank you again and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Warmly,
C. C.

I was arrested and charged with felony grand theft and embezzlement. I was caught stealing over $3,000 in cash from my employer. I was referred to Attorney Matt Wallin of Wallin & Klarich. After meeting with him, my family and I understood the charges against me, the potential consequences, and our approach moving forward to minimize the consequences of my conduct. Attorney Matt Wallin aggressively advocated on my behalf in court with the Judge and Prosecutors.

First, Attorney Matt Wallin was able to negotiate a REDUCTION OF CHARGES from two felony charges down to one misdemeanor charge. Then Attorney Matt Wallin met with the Judge and worked out a deal where I would complete community service and ALL CHARGES AGAINST ME WOULD BE DROPPED AND DISMISSED.

This allowed me to stay out of jail and avoid any felony or misdemeanor criminal conviction on my record. Thank you Attorney Matt Wallin for protecting my rights, my freedom, and my future.

-N. E.

Dear Matthew,
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your representation. Throughout the lengthy legal process you treated my case with the utmost care and the highest level of professionalism. You were clear in your communication and highly accessible when needed. I truly appreciate your skillful handling of my case and believe that the favorable outcome was wholly due to your expertise and savvy. You indeed have my enthusiastic referral for when my contacts and loved ones may need your expert advocacy.

All the very best,
K.P.

Attorney Matt Wallin, a simple thank you can't possibly express how much I appreciated your hard work, professionalism and unwavering dedication to my case. I was accused of felony drug possession and driving while on a suspended license. I knew the district attorney was pushing for 3 years state prison because of the seriousness of the offenses and my prior criminal record. You first explained to me my rights and protections under the constitution, particularly the Fourth Amendment and how these rights applied to my case. The motion to suppress evidence you drafted was powerful and well-written. The judge and district attorney must have agreed because BOTH CHARGES WERE DISMISSED. Words cannot express the appreciation and relief I felt being able to walk freely out of the courthouse with my Mom and kids. This is all thanks to Attorney Matt Wallin's dedication and understanding of the law. I would highly recommend the legal services of Attorney Matt Wallin to anyone who wants an attorney there every step of the way, fighting to protect their rights and freedom.

-RJ

I was charged with petty theft for allegedly stealing merchandise from a major Orange County California department store. Words cannot describe the level of anxiety that came over me when I was contacted by Loss Prevention and then the Police, who arrested me. My mind was racing about the devastating impact a theft conviction (a crime of "moral turpitude" - dishonesty) would be on my life, reputation, and career. Even though shoplifting is generally a misdemeanor I understood that it can be treated more harshly than many felony offenses.

After meeting with and hiring Attorney Matthew B. Wallin of Wallin of Wallin & Klarich my mind was put at ease. Everything was explained to me in terms I could understand and he made him self available to me by email or telephone at anytime.

Attorney Matthew B. Wallin's knowledge of the law, court, and criminal justice system was apparent from the start. His tremendous relationships with the district attorney and Judge allowed for such a remarkable result. Without me ever having to be present in court Attorney Matthew B. Wallin negotiated a deal where upon completion of a simple six hour theft class, the charges against me would be DISMISSED and I would have no criminal record. Attorney Matthew B. Wallin and his firm Wallin and Klarich stand out with true integrity and compassion.

-K. N.

My son was charged with a drug crime and faced substantial jail time. Attorney Matt Wallin represented my son in court and during extensive negotiations with the prosecutors and judge. Attorney Matt Wallin calmly and realistically presented the legal options and consequences of the case. I was extremely pleased by his professionalism, knowledge and availability throughout the criminal court process.

Because of Attorney Matt Wallin's dynamic personality and outstanding relations with the court, he saved my son from going to jail. He was able to convince the prosecutor that my son was worthy of drug treatment and rehabilitation in lieu of any jail time. Even more remarkable, the criminal case against my son will be dropped and DISMISSED, never appearing on my son's record.

Attorney Matt Wallin resolved the case with my son beyond our expectations. I have no hesitations in highly recommending his office and services.

-K. H.

My son was charged with two felonies, (1) felony weapon charge (possession of an assault weapon) and (2) felony drug charge (possession for sale). Based on the severity of the charges and my son's extensive criminal record, it appeared an extended state prison sentence was inevitable. My son was facing up to 6 years in state prison.

I learned that the Southern California criminal defense firm of Wallin and Klarich is known for outstanding representation of clients charged with serious felonies. Attorney Matt Wallin was highly recommended to me and I hired him to defend my son. He went above and beyond his duties as my attorney. Without exaggeration, Attorney Matt Wallin made himself available to me and my son 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The prosecutor, with support from the Weapons, Narcotics, and Anti-Gang Unit, aggressively pursued the charges against my son. Attorney Matt Wallin immediately jumped into action and developed a strategy for defending my son on both charges. He conducted extensive research on assault weapons, consulted with weapon and drug experts, and thoroughly investigated each and every legal avenue in our defense.

After a tremendous amount of work and diligent representation Attorney Matt Wallin did the impossible for my son. Not only did he keep my son out of prison, he aggressively negotiated a DISMISSAL of all charges. The felony assault weapon charge was dismissed outright, before the preliminary hearing. Just as remarkable, the felony drug charge will be dismissed when my son completes drug treatment under Proposition 36.

The relief and weight lifted off our shoulders was overwhelming. We have Attorney Matt Wallin to thank for this. His professionalism, knowledge of the law, and attention to detail makes him an outstanding attorney. I would highly recommend Matt Wallin as a criminal defense attorney to anyone who needs personal attention, diligent representation and remarkable results.

-J. S.

After causing an accident, I was charged with Driving Under the Influence. Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) and Vehicle Code Section 23152 (b) which are both misdemeanor offenses. In addition, at the time of the accident I had a very high blood-alcohol content well above the legal limit and faced a sentence enhancement because of that. To make matters worse, I failed to provide insurance and was charged with an additional offense. I was looking at serving more than 6 months in county jail. This would have been devastating to my career, my family, and my reputation.

Thankfully I found the criminal defense firm of Wallin and Klarich and was able to meet with and hire attorney Matt Wallin. Attorney Matt Wallin took control of the case and advocated on my behalf, without me having to ever step foot inside the courthouse. Attorney Matt Wallin's familiarity and reputation with my court and his relationship with the prosecutor and judge allowed for a very favorable outcome. I was only sentenced to informal probation (no probation office) and not a single day of jail time.

I am very satisfied with the service and final disposition of the case. I would highly recommend meeting with and hiring attorney Matt Wallin of Wallin and Klarich for any drinking and driving related criminal offense. It will make the difference between jail and freedom.

-K. L.

I didn't know where to turn to when I realized that I might be arrested because I had several warrants for my arrest for not having paid traffic tickets for many years. I found out my drivers license was suspended due to these traffic warrants. The bail amounts on these warrants were several thousand dollars.

I was fortunate enough to retain the services of attorney Matthew B. Wallin of Wallin & Klarich, a highly qualified criminal defense firm. Matthew B. Wallin jumped into action immediately. Within 48 hours of retaining his services he was in court on my behalf. He was able to have all of the warrants recalled on the first court hearing. He was also able to keep me out of jail. My fines were dropped to a low fee and I was even able to make payments on the fines. I was immediately able to get my drivers license reinstated.

I was amazed at how quickly Matthew B. Wallin was able to resolve a problem for me that I thought would lead to jail time and massive fines. I would highly recommend Matthew B. Wallin and the firm of Wallin and Klarich to anyone who has warrants out for their arrest.

-A. J.

Attorney Matt Wallin resolved the case with my son beyond our expectations. I have no hesitations in highly recommending his office and services.

-K. H.

I want to take the opportunity to thank you for your excellent advice and representation. Your familiarity with the law, the judge, and the district attorney was very reassuring and valuable. A conviction for this theft crime would have had serious consequences on my freedom, employment, and criminal record.

Based on Attorney Matthew B. Wallin's experience with defending clients in similar situations in the same court, he was able to get my case DISMISSED! I was more than pleased with the result and would contact Attorney Matthew B. Wallin for any legal matters in the future. I would recommend Attorney Matthew B. Wallin as an attorney to anyone facing criminal charges. Attorney Matthew B. Wallin knows how to defend your rights and takes the time to explain the aspects of the law that work for and against you. Most importantly, he gets RESULTS. Greatly appreciate it!

-A. Z.

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