How much does it cost to hire Matthew for a legal case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matthew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Matthew offer a free consultation?

Matthew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Matthew's current terms during booking.

How long do legal cases in Illinois typically take?

Simple legal matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Matthew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Matthew take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

Matthew is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Matthew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Matthew?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Matthew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Matthew accepting new legal clients right now?

Matthew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Matthew Owens — Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Over 12 years of legal practice

PartneratMiner Barnhill Galland P C

Chicago, IL

Practicing law in Chicago since 2014.

12+: Years practicing
5: Bar admissions

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Matthew Owens is a partner based in Chicago, IL. Matthew has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Miner Barnhill Galland P C.

Based in: Chicago, IL
Experience: over 12 years
Known for: legal services

Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Biography

About Matthew Owens — Over 12 years of Illinois legal experience

Matthew Owens is a partner based in Chicago, IL. Matthew has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Miner Barnhill Galland P C.

Matthew Owens joined Miner, Barnhill & Galland following judicial clerkships with a federal district judge and a federal appellate judge. He has represented plaintiffs in civil rights, consumer protection, wage and hour, and environmental justice cases, including:

A disparate-impact case alleging race discrimination in property tax assessment;
A wage-and-hour class action alleging minimum wage violations by a private detention facility;
Race and sex discrimination cases on behalf of individual plaintiffs; and
Environmental class actions to protect people and their property from corporate polluters.

Matt is a graduate of Stanford Law School. During law school, he worked at a pro bono legal clinic, where he defended tenants from unlawful evictions and recovered unpaid wages for workers, including a class action to compensate more than 2,400 janitors for minimum wage violations. Outside of his work at the clinic, Matt served as a senior editor for the Stanford Law Review and provided research assistance for a poverty law textbook.

Between college and law school, Matt worked at the State Department’s anti-human trafficking office, which leads the U.S. government’s international efforts to combat modern slavery. Matt graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in philosophy and political science.

Who Matthew represents

Matthew reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Matthew Owens's legal education and bar admissions

Stanford Law School
J.D. Honors · 2014
University of Michigan
B.A. · 2008

Jurisdictions

Matthew's state bar admissions

U.S. Court of Appeal
2019 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2017 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2015 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2015 · ACTIVE
Illinois
2014 · ACTIVE

Matthew studied at J.D. Honors in Stanford Law School and B.A. in University of Michigan.

Law school and academic background

Matthew completed J.D. Honors in Stanford Law School and B.A. in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Matthew runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Matthew Owens's office in Chicago

Matthew's primary office is at 325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 350, Chicago, IL, 60654. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Miner Barnhill Galland P C

325 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 350

Chicago, IL 60654

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Hiring guide

How to hire Matthew Owens — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new legal attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Matthew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Matthew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Matthew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a legal attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Matthew

Matthew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every legal matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Matthew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Matthew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Matthew Owens

How much does it cost to hire Matthew for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matthew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Matthew offer a free consultation?
Matthew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Matthew's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple legal matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Matthew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Matthew take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Matthew is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Matthew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Matthew?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Matthew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Matthew accepting new legal clients right now?
Matthew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.