Reviews

Attorney Barry helped me through a case and demonstrated excellence towards everything that he did. He prepared me and gave me confidence towards everything going through my case and I ended up being found not guilty. He is very confident within his work and I greatly appreciate and recommend everything that he did for me throughout my process with everything.

Attorney Barry is excellent to work with. He is very receptive/easy to contact and was very thorough obtaining previously unknown details about my case. He does a great job at looking at things from a different angle and find details that were overlooked. With his help and digging for additional information, we were able to write a strong rebuttal and get my gomor rescinded. Would 100% recommend

Attorney Barry was a pleasure to work with! I assume he had a case load at the time of helping me. However, I would have never been able to tell. He gave my case the attention that exceeded my expectations. He conducted interviews on my behalf with people worldwide and never made excuses for time differences or geographical separation. He listened to my story and was able to help me sort facts and emotions to draft a successful rebuttal. His knowledge of the military legal system is superb and he demonstrated a unique ability to communicate with military lawyers and leaders to achieve a desirable outcome. He was willing to take the case as far as necessary to ensure justice was served. My family and I are grateful that I had Attorney Barry in my corner! Thank you, sir!

I have to start out with the fact that it is apparent from the beginning that Mr. Barry is a VERY busy man. That being said, he never failed to answer a call, respond to an email, hit a suspense, or put my mind at ease while I was going through my Article-15 and potential separation proceedings. He is professional and detail oriented. Requests for exceptions to policy were submitted and acted on by Mr. Barry quickly. He took the time to contact individuals named in the investigation to clarify details and use the information as a basis to my rebuttal. My rebuttals were detailed, factual, and outlined how the allegations did not meet the definitions of what I was being accused of, I have no doubt that hiring Mr. Barry greatly impacted the outcome of my case. That being RETENTION with no loss of pay, rank, or station.

Matthew Barry wrote a very detailed rebuttal letter to explain a situation about why I got a GOMOR involving an alcohol incident due to a suicidal soldier. The board agreed and I was promoted.

Matt Barry was invaluable to my case and his experience, guidance and expertise helped me greatly. The accusations were thrown out and I am now back to work with a new unit and platoon. He is a fantastic lawyer and I highly recommend his services for anyone going through what I went through.

I felt like I was in a no win situation until I contacted Wise Law. I very easily scheduled a consultation through their online service and had an appointment with Paige Kelliher the same day. I went into the appointment not knowing what to expect and came out ready to hire Paige as my attorney. She explained the entire process in detail and at the end of the consultation felt like I was no longer going to have to go through this case alone at the mercy of the courts. Throughout the case Paige contacted me personally to provide updates and information, I always knew what to expect going into the hearings. She provided me with accurate and honest advice, never made promises and fought for me the entire time. I know the outcome of my case would have been much different without Paige as my attorney. Family legal matters are never easy but Wise Law and Paige Kelliher certainly made my situation easier and I could not have asked for better counsel.

I spoke to a JAG attorney who told me that I would be getting a General Discharge. After hiring Matthew Barry, he worked diligently to upgrade my discharge from General to Honorable. Matthew Barry maintained great communication throughout the process and always kept me informed on the status of my paperwork.

As I searched for representation, I had a plethora of options. However, after carefully researching the best attorney for my situation, I came across Matthew Barry. I was immediately drawn to his endless five-star reviews on Avvo. I often re-read those reviews to help me calm down. Initially, although I was considering representation, I thought that I could handle the GOMOR rebuttal independently. I believed it to be nothing more than a letter of reprimand. It is in fact that, but it also comes with an abundance of documentation from credible sources that aims to prove your guilt, beyond a reasonable doubt. After I received the GOMOR, along with a pound of additional disparaging discovery, I immediately called and hired Matthew Barry. His initial, professional opinion was "this kid is f***ed." However, after I gave a detailed account, from my prospective, we were able to create a strong rebuttal. This included an articulate framework, medical paperwork, character references, research and a criminal background check. My commander initially told me that I was just facing a filing decision for the GOMOR; however, as time continued, I was being informed that there may be UCMJ action and/or separation. This information was given to me after I received the GOMOR and hired Matthew Barry, but before they read the GOMOR rebuttal. It took the general less than two weeks to make his filing decision. The GOMOR was filed permanently; the least favorable filing decision. In my attorney's defense, that filing decision was expected. Although I believe we had a strong, convincing defense, it is my understanding that 95% of all DUI GOMORS are filed permanently. The filing of the GOMOR was not my concern. My concern was not being separated, and if we can pull it off, I'd be happy to take no UCMJ action either; which was definitely wishful thinking. Wishful as that thinking may have been, I received no UCMJ action. Additionally, of course, I was not separated. Given the details of this case, which of course you are not privy to, this was nothing short of a miracle. I went from the kid that didn't have a prayer, to the kid that was retained with no UCMJ action. Yes, the permanently filed GOMOR is not something I'll be nailing to the achievement wall; however, it's my understanding that that can eventually be repudiated or placed in my restricted file. Therefore, not visible to promotion boards or anyone else that may matter. In conclusion, I'm very satisfied with my decision to hire Matthew Barry. And, if you find yourself up the Army's creek without a paddle, I'd highly recommend retaining Matthew Barry as counsel.

Very helpful in getting my AROTC disenrollment board result that I desired. Was always there with a quick response throughout the way. Walked me through each step of the plan and could answer every question I asked. Thank you very much!

Matt Barry is absolutely phenomenal. I come from a law enforcement background and I’ve worked with many attorneys in the past. None have ever worked as hard for their clients as Mr. Barry. In my particular case I was accused of over 10+ charges. Several were violent felonies and sex offenses. My former spouse accused me after I caught her with other men. For a year and a half I was dealing with it alone until I was informed I would be sent to court martial. Mr. Barry uncovered her lies, and her desire for financial gain due to my downfall. We gathered a very large number of witnesses, and evidence. By the time the trial grew near, we had a chapter book against the alleged victim. And the charges were dropped with no trial. Mr. Barry was consistent with communication through the entire process. Very well organized, and was willing to meet in person to discuss evidence and witnesses.

When I first approached Matt Barry, I was deeply troubled by the presence of an unsubstantiated negative report in my military records (OER). It was affecting my career prospects and caused me a non-select for a promotion. However, from our initial consultation, Mr. Barry demonstrated a profound understanding of military law and full transparency regarding the difficulties of amending or deletion from your permanent file. Throughout the entire process, Matt Barry exhibited a remarkable level of professionalism and empathy. He meticulously reviewed every detail of my case, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of justice. His strategic approach and thorough understanding of the legal system were truly impressive, and he kept me informed at every step of the way, providing reassurance and clarity during what could have been an incredibly stressful time. Thanks to Matt Barry's unwavering efforts, his persuasive arguments, and meticulous attention to detail ultimately led to the removal of the negative report from my permanent file (AMHRR) and I was able to get my promotable status back. The relief and gratitude I feel are immeasurable, and I am now able to continue my career ambitions with renewed confidence and optimism. I cannot recommend Matt Barry highly enough. His expertise, dedication, and genuine care for his clients are truly remarkable. If you are seeking legal representation, I wholeheartedly endorse Matt Barry as the consummate professional who will go above and beyond to secure the best possible outcome for your case. His exceptional skills and unwavering commitment to justice have profoundly impacted my life for the better, and I am forever grateful for his outstanding representation. Do not tackle the Army Board on your own, hire the best.