Matthew Watkins, Attorney at Law, LLC

04/16/2025

FYI, trying to explain yourself to the police never helps a criminal case.

02/21/2025

01/01/2025

Happy New Year my friends! This is your annual reminder that the Eugene Police Department is doing saturation patrols tonight. This means that there are way more cops on patrol and they are NOT happy to be working on a holiday. Stay safe, don’t drink and drive!

As always, if you do run into trouble remember to ask for a lawyer immediately, shut your mouth, and give me a call asap!

10/07/2024

¡Si usted está buscando abogado de derechos o herida personal llámeme ahora!

08/12/2024

Junk science in the American court system continues to allow innocent people to be convicted of crimes.

Charles Don Flores deserves a trial based on evidence, not on discredited science.

06/22/2024

I was quoted in the Eugene Weekly this week.

Seeking Protection Stalking and restraining orders and the justice system News by Camilla MortensenPosted on 06/20/2024Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new win...

05/30/2024

Another one for the list of things not to do if you are a criminal defendant .

A defendant charged with driving with a suspended license appeared via Zoom while driving. “I don’t know why he would do that,” a perplexed judge said.

05/27/2024

Remember as you are celebrating today that there are cops working overtime. Don’t drink and drive. Make a plan, arrange for a ride if you are going to have a few. If you do find yourself on the wrong side of the law today remember to keep your mouth shut and call your attorney.

04/06/2024

When the police break the law it calls into question the actual guilt of the people that they have prosecuted.

Ray Rau also must give up his certification as a law enforcement officer that he has held since 1995. As a result, he can no longer work as a police officer in Oregon.