Atty. Matthew P. MacLeod
Matt is a graduate from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a member of the Men’s Varsity Basketball Team. He received his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University in 2003.
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Matthew P. MacLeod is a medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and product liability attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at O'Steen MacLeod Combs. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2003). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 2003) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Matt is a graduate from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a member of the Men’s Varsity Basketball Team
- He received his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University in 2003
- Matt is a shareholder focusing his practice in plaintiff’s catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death and criminal law
- In his nearly ten years as a lawyer, Matt has distinguished himself in the courtroom and the community
- He is passionate about his clients and dedicated to seeking justice on their behalf
- He has a sterling reputation within the legal community, and is held in high regard by opposing counsel and the judiciary
- Matt has been certified as one of the top 40 Trial Lawyers under 40 years of age by the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 in both 2012 and 2013
- Matt has also been selected a Rising Star by Southwest Super Lawyers since 2013
- Before joining Gallagher and Kennedy, Matt was a Senior Associate at the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Officer where he accumulated an impressive trial resume with a plethora of not guilty verdicts on behalf of his clients
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Matthew P. MacLeod is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Arizona →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew P. MacLeod is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arizona →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Matthew P. MacLeod is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Arizona →
Matthew P. MacLeod is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Arizona →
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Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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