About Matthew Michael
Matthew Michael McClenahen built his legal life in a college town and has stayed close to the communities that shaped him. He approaches cases with steady attention to detail. The work is practical and often granular. He says little about himself and lets court filings and memberships tell the story.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in German from Pennsylvania State University, University Park, in 1994 after beginning undergraduate study in 1990. He then attended Dickinson School of Law and received his J.D. in 1997. Those years set the foundation for a practice rooted in Pennsylvania institutions and regional norms.
McClenahen is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and has held memberships in several local and statewide legal organizations. He belongs to the Pennsylvania State Bar and has been a member of the Centre County Bar Association since 2006. He joined the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2005. Since 2006 he has also served on the Legal Committee of NORML, the organization focused on marijuana law reform, a role that connects courtroom experience with evolving public policy debates.
His professional life has been shaped by courtroom work and organizational involvement rather than public spectacle. The association memberships point to sustained engagement in criminal defense and related legal issues. Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparation and clear in exchange, preferring to work through legal problems step by step. He has handled matters typical to criminal defense practice and contributed to discussions about criminal law and drug policy through committee work.
He maintains an office at 315 South Allen Street and practices in Pennsylvania. The office serves as a base for client consultations, case preparation and court appearances. His practice combines criminal defense representation and legal work tied to drug policy and reform issues. He currently practices in Pennsylvania, operating from an office at 315 South Allen Street.
