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July 27, 2011

VIA EDGAR

Metropolitan West Funds

865 South Figueroa Street

Los Angeles, California 90017

Re: Metropolitan West Funds - File Nos. 33-18737 and 811-07989

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We hereby consent to the inclusion of our law firm’s name as counsel to the Registrant, as shown in Post-Effective Amendment No. 37 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A.

Very truly yours,

/s/ David A. Hearth

David A. Hearth

for PAUL HASTINGS LLP