Mathew Cuskelly
BPOL, LLB, LLM, GDLP, DipGovt(Inv)
FOUNDER MPO LEGAL
Principal Solicitor/Lawyer
Legal services tailored to your needs.
At MPO Legal, we do more than give advice. We advocate — fiercely, strategically, and with your outcome front of mind.
Led by seasoned litigator and former NDIS Director Mathew Cuskelly, we offer trusted legal representation across a wide range of matters, from criminal defence and family law to business disputes and NDIS appeals. Whether you’re facing a complex court case or a confusing letter from the government, we’ll help you understand your rights — and fight to protect them.

NDIS
Appeals & Litigation
Stand your ground with a former NDIA Director on your side.

Criminal
Law
Including serious offences, traffic matters and drink driving.

ATO Litigation
& Taxation Disputes
Practical advice and representation in complex tax matters.

Family Law &
Property Settlements
Clear guidance through separation, parenting disputes and property settlements.

Conveyancing &
Property Law
Fixed-fee conveyancing, leasing, and property advice with no surprises.

Other
Practices
Matt was fantastic, professional and straight to the point which was what i needed, he understood what i was going through and helped me in a very difficult time. Highly reccomend.
Nambour Caravan Park
Unreal Team especially Mathew. They made everything very easy and gave me the correct advise highly recommend them to anyone with legal issues
Mathew Withers
David and Mathew are a great team, who work efficiently and effectively, producing excellent results. I recommend having a chat to these guys. Thank you David and Mathew I am one very happy client.
Kev K2
Mathew Cuskelly and David Cole had great advice and once we gathered all information required, they expertly delivered this in the court room resulting in a much better than expected outcome. Massive thanks to both of them and much appreciation.
Trent Haddow
I contacted Matt in regards to a criminal matter, he went above and beyond and was punctual , thorough and professional. the best service I have received from a lawyer and the outcome achieved from Matt I believe was the absolute best possible.
Owen Baxter
I was facing serious criminal charges, and I can confidently say I would not be writing this review today if it wasn’t for Mathew Cuskelly and his team at PMO Legal. Mathew is professional, reliable, and goes above and beyond to ensure everything is done thoroughly and correctly. His clear, prompt communication and genuine care made a very difficult time far more manageable. I am deeply grateful for his expertise and dedication, and I would recommend him and MPO Legal to anyone who needs the very best representation.
Ben Hazell
Have immense admiration for what Mathew accomplished in helping me avoid imprisonment. During a particularly challenging time in my life, I was facing the very real possibility facing prison time . He told me what I needed to hear, not what I wanted to hear, but he was realistic and transparent with me regarding what I was facing and the work needed to be put in, not only for myself but for Mathew as well. The resultu we achieved far exceeded my expectations. Despite the distance, with me being in North QLD and himself being not, he made significant sacrifices, and I will always be thankful for that. I wholeheartedly recommend Mathew to anyone in need of legal assistance.
Ryan Edwards
Absolutely amazing, Mathew Cuskelly and David Cole I can’t thank you enough. These gentlemen travelled from Byron Bay to the Sunshine Coast to help me in a terrible situation and they were truely amazing. Thank you once again and highly recommend them both.
Scott Parker
I received the upmost care and respect from Matthew during a very scary, daunting time in my life. Having never been in trouble with the law before I was like a fish out of water!!! Matthew in his calm, positive demeanour gave me complete confidence that there would be light at the end of a very dark tunnel!!!! Thank you Matt from the bottom of my heart for all your support and guidance and your dedication to my case, I do not think I would have kept my sanity otherwise!!!! I could not recommend Matt more highly to represent anyone through such a stressful, scary , difficult time. God bless you Matt and thank you so very much 🤗
Jesse Hoar
The team at MPO Legal were able to provide outstanding legal advise, that led to a dream resolution. Their assistance navigating a challenging matter was only ever a phone call away.
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EXCELLENT Based on 53 reviews Posted on Ethan HughTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had a very positive experience working with Mathew at MPO Legal thus far as a client. I’ve been rather eager and sometimes jumping the gun. In these moments Mathew has calmed me down, reassured me and signalled the way forward, sometimes even working outside normal hours to appease us, not that he was required to. From the outset, Mathew has been clear, professional, and thorough in handling our matter. He took the time to properly understand the situation, reviewed all supporting evidence, and structured a strong and well-documented breach notice on our behalf, with the future in sight. Communication has been consistent and direct, with realistic advice given at each stage rather than false expectations. His approach has been strategic focusing first on establishing breach and protecting our position before moving into any financial demands despite my sense of urgency. The documentation provided was detailed, well-presented, and clearly prepared with court in mind, which has given us confidence moving forward for further works. Overall, Mathew continues to be professional, responsive, and methodical in the initial steps and throughout the process thus far and we would recommend him to others needing legal assistance in similar matters and commercial litigation, this bloke fights for you, and your rights while remaining cool headed. Our fight is far from over, we just wanted to show our appreciation, and gratitude going forward. Cheers mate.Posted on brandan lambertTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. He is extremely experienced in criminal law and very easy to talk to. He made sure I got the best possible outcome wile representing me in an amazing way. I’m very happy Mathew held my matter.Posted on Dylan KotevskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. MPO legal was extremely efficient and easy to deal with, Mathew was very proffesional, constantly available for any queries and super helpful and patient and when it comes to our court case im glad that we had him in our corner, hopefully I wont need a criminal lawyer again but if I do I will definitely be contacting Mathew.Posted on Dawn GoldmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mathew is amazing- compassionate, knowledgeable and so easy to deal with. My son has a brain injury and significant mental health challenges but Mathew’s professionalism and prior NDIS Director experience really shone when it came time for him to go to fight for him he did so without hesitation thank you 🙏Posted on Phill HalesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent to talk to ,explained everything in full as I had know idea. Delivered the best possible outcome of my hearing. Highly recommendedPosted on Kelsie SmithTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mathew was amazing to deal with. His communication was fast, informative and he was kind and patient which made a very stressful experience for me easier to navigate. I highly recommend Mathew. 😊 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Jade WilliamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Easily accessible always quick to reply and walked me through everything so I understood what we were doing and where we were at. Helped me get the best possible outcome out of my difficult situation. I’ve come out of this with hope of better times ahead and feeling super supported. Highly recommend!!Posted on Robyn JusterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We engaged Mathew for a family member in what we thought was that unwinnable bail application. He was persistent and refused to give up against all odds. Somehow through his knowledge and dedication he managed to pull through and succeed and got good results for us in a very stressful situation. He was punctual and I was able to call him direct and if he didn’t answer, he would message me and acknowledge my call and call me back . He is very professional and we would highly recommend the services of Mathew and MPO Legal.Posted on Andrea GrayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mathew Cuskelly !!!!!! A first class expert in the field of Law , this is the man you must have in your corner when things go pear shaped and court is where you find yourself requiring representation. Mathew handled a matter for a family member and I cannot speak highly enough of this amazing man. His knowledge of the law, how to navigate a way out of a rabbit hole so deep was incredibly valuable with an unimaginable positive outcome that we will be forever grateful for. His explanations on due process , possible outcomes and consequences with options of choice in layman’s terms is beyond reproach. Calls, emails , texts were answered to provide absolute certainty that things are in hand, allowing us hope. Not sure where he finds time to sleep as his availability was always there when we called. Today provided a great result that proved the choice of representation of Mathew Cuskelly was the verrrrrry best you could ever want, need & engage. His fees were excellent. Again this is the man to have in your corner without a doubt Thank you Mathew⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Years of legal expertise
Clients
of Civil and Family Cases Resolved Without Court
of Criminal Cases Resolved with a Positive Client Outcome
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Location
AMP Building,
Level 19, 10 Eagle Street
GPO Box 455, Brisbane QLD 4001