Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown is an Idaho attorney whose practice focuses primarily on family law, including divorce, child custody modification, adoption, and civil protection orders, as well as criminal defense. Since beginning his legal career in 2021, Matthew has represented clients navigating difficult and often high-stakes legal matters, providing dedicated advocacy and guidance throughout the legal process.

As a former criminal public defender, Matthew has experience in both criminal defense and family law and understands how these two areas often connect.

Matthew earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Boise State University in 2014 and his law degree from Concordia University School of Law in 2019. He is admitted to the Idaho State Bar and to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Idaho and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho. He is also a member of the Idaho Family Law Bar and the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Matthew understands that legal matters involving family, personal freedom, and financial security can be among the most stressful experiences a person can face. He takes a straightforward, client-focused approach to each case, working to understand his clients’ goals, explain their options, and provide strong and effective representation. Matthew knows when to negotiate and when to fight.

Whether representing a client through a divorce or other family-law matter or defending someone facing criminal charges, Matthew is committed to protecting his clients’ interests and providing every client with thoughtful and zealous legal representation.