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Matthew J. Gustavel

4.7
13 reviews

401 W. Front Street, Suite 302, Boise, ID 83702

Domestic Relations, Estate Planning, Children and 96 more

About Matthew J. Gustavel

American Jurisprudence Award in Property in 1991 and Family Law in 1992.

Matthew J. Gustavel (Boise, Idaho) View website

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Gold Client Champion
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Distinguished Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Matthew J. Gustavel got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Matthew J. Gustavel got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
October 13, 2020
Hired Attorney

Matt Gustavel is an outstanding attorney he and Sheila did an excellent job. My case was long and difficult. Matt told me from the onset exactly what evidence was needed and why. He and I worked closely together for a year building my case and had a mountain of evidence to support our claims. Matt won my case and I am beyond grateful for his knowledge, skill and compassion, I highly recommend him.

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
February 17, 2020
Hired Attorney

Matt and Sheila were wonderful to work with. I had interviewed multiple lawyers regarding my situation, and I felt that Matt was the only one who truly listened to me and understood. Matt was very responsive, and acted quickly to get results. While my situation has been difficult to deal with, Matt was calm and empathetic. I would recommend Matt without hesitation!

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
October 10, 2019
Hired Attorney

Matt was amazing to work with. My case was a complicated and difficult one and he willingly agreed to help. He was always available for my calls and responded to my emails within the hour. He never set unrealistic expectations but fought hard for what was fair in my case. He made me feel like he genuinely cared about my situation and ultimately accomplished something I had fought many years for. I would recommend him with confidence! Thank you Matt!

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
June 04, 2019
Hired Attorney

I would highly recommend Matt Gustavel to anyone who is going through a custody battle. He worked hard to get the outcome that I wanted for my daughter and I. He was very responsive during the whole process and really listened to my concerns and made sure that I was included in what was going on. I couldnt have asked for a better lawyer to represent me.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
September 29, 2018
Hired Attorney

Anyone who is looking for an extremely intelligent, reassuring divorce attorney should look no farther than Goss, Gustavel and Goss. I realized right away Matt gustsvel is who I wanted to represent me. Matt was always readily available to listen and give sound advice. He was able to produce a positive outcome to my divorce that I was very satisfied with. I would highly recommend Goss, Gustavel & Goss, and Matt Gustavel.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
September 19, 2018
Hired Attorney

Matt and his team were absolutely the best to work with. Matt is sharp, professional and compassionate at the same time. Extremely pleased with how he handled my legal needs. I will be quick to recommend him to my friends and their families.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 15, 2013
Hired Attorney

Matt has a very calming presence. He worked to keep our bill low while providing amazing service. Strongly recommend.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 18, 2012
Hired Attorney

Matt was very understanding of my situation and very helpful. He only took as much time as was needed to find out where I was at and help me move forward. Just the help I needed when I needed it.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 4
    • Estate Planning
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
    • Estate Litigation
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Family Law 8
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Divorce
    • Military Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
  • Fathers Rights
  • Annulment
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Mediation
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Restraining Orders
  • Inheritance
  • Legal Separation
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Contested Wills
    • Living Wills
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Formation
  • Other 69
    • Domestic Relations
    • Children
    • Adoption Law
    • Child Advocacy
    • Child Care
    • Child Protection
    • Child Welfare
    • Childrens Rights
    • Day Care
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Independent Adoptions
    • Interstate Adoptions
    • Interstate Child Custody
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Private Adoptions
    • Step Parent Adoptions
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Third Party Custody
    • Alimony
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Community Property Law
    • Divorce Mediation
    • International Family Law
    • Interstate Support
    • Legal Separation Agreements
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Property Law
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Name Changes
    • No Fault Divorce
    • Non-Traditional Family Law
    • Palimony
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Adult Guardianship
    • Advance Directives
    • Conservatorship
    • Elder Guardianship
    • Guardian Ad Litem
    • Guardianship
    • Guardianship Administration
    • Incompetency Proceedings
    • Probate
    • Ancillary Probate
    • Probate Administration
    • Probate Litigation
    • Contested Trusts and Estates
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly
    • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
    • Estate Settlements
    • Family Trusts
    • Fiduciary Law
    • Fiduciary Liability
    • Fiduciary Litigation
    • Living Trusts
    • Trust Law
    • Trust Litigation
    • Wills
    • Missing Heir Searches
    • Successions
    • Buy-Sell Agreements

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, Idaho
    1993, U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
    Memberships
    Idaho State Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Idaho
    Class of 1993
    J.D.
    Bus.
    Other Education
    University of Idaho
    Class of 1990
    B.S.
    Bus.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1967
    Seattle, Washington, November 6, 1967
    Hobbies & Interests
    Outdoors, golf, fishing, running, boating

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4.7
13 reviews

401 W. Front Street, Suite 302Boise, ID 83702U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM

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    Yes, Matthew J. Gustavel has a 4.5 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Matthew J. Gustavel has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Goss Gustavel Goss has 2 attorneys at this location.
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    Matthew J. Gustavel attended University of Idaho.
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    Goss Gustavel Goss was established in 1975.

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