Matthew Gorney

Matthew Gorney is an accomplished Wichita attorney who combines sharp communication skills with extensive trial experience. A former professional journalist, he brings an investigative mindset and strong storytelling ability into the courtroom, effectively advocating for clients in both criminal defense and civil litigation matters. He is known for careful listening, thorough preparation, and zealous representation.

Matthew earned his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and studied at the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. He later received his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law. This academic foundation prepared him to approach cases with both analytical precision and persuasive advocacy.

Licensed to practice in the State of Kansas, Matthew is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. His broad licensure allows him to represent clients across a wide spectrum of courts and legal issues.

Matthew’s practice includes criminal defense, civil rights law, employment law, governmental liability defense, insurance defense, and general civil litigation. Over the course of more than five years as a criminal defense practitioner, he has established a reputation for meticulous case preparation and effective courtroom strategy, consistently striving for the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Matthew’s excellence has been recognized with numerous honors, including selection to Best Lawyers in America for Criminal Defense, recognition as an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, and inclusion on the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2018 to 2021.

Matthew Gorney was named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in Criminal Defense for Kansas. Through these achievements, he has established himself as a trusted and highly respected advocate.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McDonald Tinker PA
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Wichita Bar Association
• Member, Wesley E. Brown Inn of Court

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Kansas State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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