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Matthew Agar is a Director at McGee McGee Agar Law and a highly respected solicitor with expertise in both criminal defence and family law. With over a decade of legal experience and full Higher Rights of Audience, Matthew represents clients in some of the most serious and complex cases before the Crown Court and Family Court.
As a qualified solicitor, Duty Solicitor, Police Station Representative, and Higher Rights Court Advocate, Matthew brings exceptional legal skill and courtroom experience to every case he handles. His dual specialism allows him to support clients across a wide spectrum of legal matters. From serious criminal allegations to sensitive family law disputes.
Clients value Matthew for his meticulous preparation, calm professionalism, and strong advocacy. He combines technical expertise with a client-focused approach, ensuring individuals feel supported and clearly advised throughout their case.
Matthew has extensive experience defending clients in all aspects of criminal law, including:
As Head of MMA Law’s Crown Court Department, Matthew takes the lead on the firm’s most serious cases. He is responsible for analysing complex evidence, advising clients, instructing expert barristers, and developing effective defence strategies for trial. His advocacy work in the Crown Court includes appeals, sentencing hearings, and legal applications such as discharge of court orders.
Matthew is also a seasoned Magistrates’ Court advocate, regularly conducting trials and pre-trial hearings with a methodical and robust approach. His ability to work across both tiers of the criminal justice system offers clients consistency and confidence at every stage.
Alongside his criminal defence work, Matthew is a trusted solicitor in all aspects of family law, with particular focus on:
He represents clients in both straightforward and high-conflict family matters, including proceedings before Circuit Judges. Matthew’s practical and compassionate approach helps clients make informed decisions during some of life’s most difficult moments.
His thorough preparation, attention to legal detail, and ability to explain complex issues clearly make him a go-to advisor for individuals navigating separation, parenting disputes, or financial settlements.
Matthew Agar is known across Teesside and the North East for his professional integrity, legal precision, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best results for his clients. His reputation is built on:
Originally from Middlesbrough, Matthew is proud to serve his local community and regularly represents clients across the wider North East, including Newcastle, Sunderland, and County Durham.
As a senior solicitor and Director at McGee McGee Agar Law, Matthew continues to lead by example. He combines deep legal knowledge with a practical, client-first approach that inspires confidence and delivers results.
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Conor ThompsonMcGee McGee Agar Law Ltd, Amazing from start to finish, really welcoming, very knowledgeable and helped me and my family through a very difficult time. Using all the experience and knowledge they have, they helped me towards the correct verdict and helping me move forward in me life. Me and my f...
Stuart ReevesI would like to take this opportunity to Thank McGee McGee Agar Law namely Matthew Agar and Alex for the support, help and assistance they gave us through a very stressful period in our lives. I cannot recommend them highly enough and again Thank you so much and would have no hesitation in recomm...
Sheryl ButtersWe were supported by McGee McGee Agar Law through a really challenging time, they were not only outstanding at supporting us legally through a really tough time, but we also felt that they were emotionally supportive and invested in our case, and simply put we would have not managed without them....
Thea ZimmermannPaul McGee and the team handled my case very well and had all my charges dropped I can’t thank them enough for the outstanding work. They put my mind at ease thanks Hayley Mitchison
HayleyCan’t thank Cheryl and marriyah enough for everything they’ve done! I am so pleased with the outcome, best solicitors, thankyou for everything
Megan GilleyMcGee McGee agar law supported me through both my divorce and child custody arrangements, through this difficult time they were supportive and thorough with their advice and guidance, I feel that the results obtained in both cases would not have been as positive with any other representation, I woul...
Michael BartliffFinding the courage to sieze an opportunity to leave an abusive marriage, I knew I needed a solicitor I could trust. Having know Matthew for a number of years and working alongside him professionally, there was no one else I would have turned to. Matthew and his team were fantastic. I felt supported...
Carly Devon-BroughI’d firstly like to thank Paul and team for the support during a difficult time. First class professional who knows his job that good. Fully recommend MMA as they are supportive and really know what to do and the win. Wish you all the very best. 100%.
Michael ThompsonI would definatly reccomend. They have all been so helpful, understanding and caring throughout. My divorce is now complete and i am really happy with the service i recieved. Thank you.
Zoe LeechService and support was great thank you.
Conor ThompsonMcGee McGee Agar Law Ltd, Amazing from start to finish, really welcoming, very knowledgeable and helped me and my family through a very difficult time. Using all the experience and knowledge they have, they helped me towards the correct verdict and helping me move forward in me life. Me and my f...
Stuart ReevesI would like to take this opportunity to Thank McGee McGee Agar Law namely Matthew Agar and Alex for the support, help and assistance they gave us through a very stressful period in our lives. I cannot recommend them highly enough and again Thank you so much and would have no hesitation in recomm...
Sheryl ButtersWe were supported by McGee McGee Agar Law through a really challenging time, they were not only outstanding at supporting us legally through a really tough time, but we also felt that they were emotionally supportive and invested in our case, and simply put we would have not managed without them....
Thea ZimmermannPaul McGee and the team handled my case very well and had all my charges dropped I can’t thank them enough for the outstanding work. They put my mind at ease thanks Hayley Mitchison
HayleyCan’t thank Cheryl and marriyah enough for everything they’ve done! I am so pleased with the outcome, best solicitors, thankyou for everything
Megan GilleyMcGee McGee agar law supported me through both my divorce and child custody arrangements, through this difficult time they were supportive and thorough with their advice and guidance, I feel that the results obtained in both cases would not have been as positive with any other representation, I woul...
Michael BartliffFinding the courage to sieze an opportunity to leave an abusive marriage, I knew I needed a solicitor I could trust. Having know Matthew for a number of years and working alongside him professionally, there was no one else I would have turned to. Matthew and his team were fantastic. I felt supported...
Carly Devon-BroughI’d firstly like to thank Paul and team for the support during a difficult time. First class professional who knows his job that good. Fully recommend MMA as they are supportive and really know what to do and the win. Wish you all the very best. 100%.
Michael ThompsonI would definatly reccomend. They have all been so helpful, understanding and caring throughout. My divorce is now complete and i am really happy with the service i recieved. Thank you.
Zoe LeechSpeak with one of our Specialist Solicitors in Criminal or Family Law.
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