The Law Firm

Muenchrathlaw, LLC, is the longest continuously running law office in the City of Coquille and the second oldest office in Coos County. The practice began as Berg and Berg and then became Berg, Berg and Walsh in 1959 when now retired attorney Al Walsh joined the practice. Later, Mr. Walsh continued the practice as a solo practitioner. In 2001, Matt Muenchrath began practicing law with Mr. Walsh who then retired in 2006. Amy Muenchrath joined the firm in 2012. Amber Reed, a Coos Bay, Oregon native, joined the firm in 2014. Presently, the Muenchrathlaw, LLC includes attorneys Matt Muenchrath, Amy Muenchrath, Amber Reed and Scott Culpepper.

Matthew P. Muenchrath

Criminal Law
Domestic, Estate and Family Law
Selected Business Issues

Matthew graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 1997 and joined the U.S. Navy JAG Corps. Matthew returned to Coos County in 2001 and has been practicing law here since. He was voted South Coast Favorite Attorney in 2001 and 2017. Matthew serves as the City of Reedsport’s Municipal Judge and volunteers as a member of Oregon Coos Housing Access Program board among other community activities.

Amy L. Muenchrath

Municipal Law
Probate and Trust Administration
Estate Planning

Amy is a 1997 graduate of Willamette University College of Law. Amy activated her bar membership and joined the firm in 2012 as an associate attorney. Prior to that, Amy operated the Coos Family Law Resource Center, providing information to self-represented litigants in family law matters. In addition to being an active parent of three children, Amy volunteers as a member of the United Way of Southwestern Oregon Board.

Amber Gies

Estate Planning
Probate and Trust Administration

Amber joined the firm in 2014 after graduating from Willamette University College of Law. Prior to attending law school, Amber worked in disaster response and non-profit administration. Amber volunteers as a member of the Coquille Rotary Club.

Scott Culpepper

Criminal Law
Domestic and Family Law
Civil Right Restoration

Scott is a 2017 graduate of the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College. Scott previously worked as a Coos County Deputy District Attorney and brings experience in domestic, family, and civil rights law such as expungements and gun right restorations. Scott’s passion is litigation and being your advocate in front of courts and juries.