Mathew Staver

lawyer

Mathew Staver is an American attorney and the founder of the Liberty Counsel, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing religious freedom and conservative values in the United States. He is known for representing various clients in high-profile cases involving First Amendment rights, particularly in matters related to religious liberty and the definition of marriage. Staver gained significant attention for his role in the legal defense of Kim Davis, a county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples based on her religious beliefs. His legal arguments often challenge the decisions made by higher courts, and he is recognized for advocating against the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.