Matthew Hall McAllister (October 26, 1800 – December 19, 1865) was a United States circuit judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Districts of California.

Born on October 26, 1800, in Savannah Georgia, the son of Matthew McAllister.

[1] McAllister was nominated by President Franklin Pierce on March 2, 1855, to the United States Circuit Court for the Districts of California, to a new seat authorized by 10 Stat. 631.

He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 3, 1855, and received his commission the same day.

The United States Circuit Court for the Districts of California was abolished on March 3, 1863, by 12 Stat.