Matt Hanley, Attorney at Law

Matt Hanley, Attorney at Law, located in San Luis Obispo, CA, offers dedicated criminal defense services to clients throughout the Central Coast. With a focus on protecting clients' rights, Matt Hanley handles a wide range of criminal cases, including driving under the influence (DUI), assault, battery, domestic violence offenses, drug possession and sales, burglary, robbery, theft offenses, homicide offenses, sex offenses, firearm or weapon offenses, juvenile offenses, and probation violations. Whether you or a loved one has been arrested, are being investigated for a crime, or simply need legal advice, contact Matt Hanley for the criminal defense lawyer you deserve.

Practice Areas & Experience
Matt Hanley's criminal law practice focuses on defending and representing people accused of crimes from the first court date through trial. He has experience navigating California's various pretrial diversion programs and has successfully gotten cases dismissed for eligible defendants through completion of treatment programs or educational courses. Common pretrial diversion programs include Drug Diversion (P.C. 1000), Mental Health Diversion (P.C. 1001.36), Misdemeanor Diversion (P.C. 1001.95), and Military Diversion (P.C. 1001.81).

Matt has also represented many clients battling addiction and mental health illnesses and was grateful for the opportunity to be a part of a task force that implemented the Mental Health Diversion Program in San Luis Obispo County. He also personally advocated for the creation of San Luis Obispo County's Military Diversion Program and is proud to represent veterans and active-duty military personnel.

Contact Information
For a confidential consultation, contact Matt Hanley at (805) 541-3777 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The office is located at 1008 Walnut St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.