Matthew N. Gilman

Matthew N. Gilman

4.4
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 11 years

Licensing Lawyer at Shirley, MA
Practice Areas: Licensing, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

1000 Mount Laurel Circle, Unit 1, Shirley, MA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 40%

Have you been charged with operating under the influence. Not only do need a lawyer in your corner who knows how to beat the case but you need someone who knows the license suspension ramifications and how to save your drivers license.

12 years

40%
Licensing 40%

Has your drivers license been suspends or revoked? As a former Hearings Officer at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, Attorney Gilman can help you get your license back!

15 years

40%
Criminal Defense 20%

Affordable and experienced criminal defense trial attorney! Matthew Gilman Law has the experience and resources to help you!

12 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 11 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2014

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Gilman Law, P.C.

1000 Mount Laurel Circle, Unit 1, Shirley, MA, 01464

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Matthew N. Gilman's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 47 reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

License

Attorney Gilman did a great job with my case. I was able to get my license back after many years. I can now be independent again. I thought it might be a difficult case to win and he did a great job.

Posted by Jeff | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Complete Package

I highly recommend Attorney Matthew Gilman. He was always available and VERY competent at what he does. Along with the high-quality representation, he was very professional, respectful, non-judgmental and organized as far as what I needed to do. His rates were extremely affordable. I had my lice...nse back in three months with no issues.

Posted by Kristin | April 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL

I was ao grateful to have found Matthew. I was in a huge bind and he walked me through process explaining etire process every step of way. Explained exactly what I needed to get done and he had my license reinstated before I blinked, be has me on the road again within a week! Couldn't recommend mor...e than! 5 stares or I'd give him 20! This being new to me, he always was a phone or text away and promptly replied any questions I had, putting himself in my shoes-understanding it was something I was familiar with as I am Japan. Always took time no matter what time day or night to immediately answer questions I thought of. He's the real deal. Don't bother even looking elsewhere. Kind, courteous and knows his stuff,!! Thanks, Matt for getting me back on track so fast. I've told everyone I know how great you were and if ever blindsided like I was, to call you. Can't thank you enough*, Kristin (I submitted review last night but phones broken so I wanted everyone to see wxacyhiw great you are. thanks again : )

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

To Whom It May Concern

Matt was there when I really needed him, he showed compassion, dedication and professionalism during my contract with him. At the end we won the case and I got my life back to normal. I am actually driving with a hardship license because of him and only have 4 weeks to be completely clean of any cons...train thanks to Matt. I will recommend anyone to him.

Posted by Caitlin | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best license attorney in Ma!

If you need an attorney (especially one who deals with RMV and Mass Board of Appeals) look no further. I met Matt at a very rough time in my life. I lost my license due to an out of state suspension for a DUI charge. When I lost my license I was overwhelmed with anxiety and fear about the complicatio...ns that were to come because of the out of state charge. I started to look for an attorney, and found Matt. I had a consultation with him and he was honest, fair, and told me exactly what we needed to do, and I hired him immediately. I am so happy I found Matt because throughout this 15 month ordeal, which felt like a lifetime, Matt was there for me, and lead me in the right direction in getting my license back. I was anxious through this whole ordeal, and many times he listened to me complain ALOT, and was a champ about it, and always made me feel better . Matt isn’t an attorney that is about money and only money, but is an attorney who genuinely helps people and cares. I dealt with three different attorneys, the one for my out of state criminal charge , one to deal with the professional boards (I’m a professional) and Matt, who dealt with the Mass Board of Appeals and RMV. Out of the three attorneys, Matt was by far the best, and I paid a third of what I paid for the others, and he did the most work and went above and beyond. Matt was also a very responsive attorney(which is hard to find). If you need an attorney please save yourself the time and energy and hire Matt, he is a good guy who is honest and beyond fair. Thanks Matt for all of your help!!!

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Matthew N. Gilman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lissa McKinney

Licensing lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Atty. Matt Gilman uses his talent and experience for everyone, not just his clients. I met Matt at a volunteer seminar on RMV licensing issues a few years ago, because real lawyers never *stop learning. He spent his time and effort to help educate his colleagues on nuanced areas of the law. He is always willing to take a call seeking guidance, or offer his perspective on approach. Lawyers that help other lawyers improve their knowledge, or share their resources deserve every success that comes their way. Good lawyers care very much about their clients and the results of the case; Great lawyers care just as much about the work of their colleagues and overal reputation of the bar. Matt is a great lawyer and I reccommend him."

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Julie Gaudreau

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a great lawyer and extremely knowledgable in all issues surrounding criminal defense and RMV license appeals. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Edwin Howard

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt is a top notch Lawyer in the community who I have worked very closely with. I happily give him my endorsement as I know he is very knowledgeable in the world of criminal defense"

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Christopher Brine

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Gilman. I've known him for several years and would, without hesitation, refer to him any client needing assistance with a driver's license or criminal defense issue."

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Angela Cormier

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Simoneau

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Brine

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Edwin Howard

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2002

Hero Among Us, Boston Celtics

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Public Defender, Fitchburg District Court

2015 - Present

Attorney, Matthew Gilman Law

2014 - Present

Associate, Army & Kiritsy, LLC

2013 - 2013

Summer Associate, Fletcher Tilton PC

2012 - 2013

Student Attorney, Suffolk University Law School

2011 - 2014

Administrative Hearings Officer, Massachusetts Department of Transportation - Registry of Motor Vehicles

2008 - 2011

Program Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Transportation - Highway Division

2007 - 2008

Advance Staff Person to Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray, Office of Governor

Associations

2015 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Worcester County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Assault and Battery - NOT GUILTY

NOT GUILTY

Suspended License

License Reinstated

Assault and Battery - Not Guilty

Not Guilty

Hardship License

Success

Hardship License

Success

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Education

2014

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude

2007

Clark University

MA - Masters

2006

Clark University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Worcester Bar Association

Registry of Motor Vehicle Consequences

Languages

English

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