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%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 11 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2014

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Location

Gilman Law, P.C.

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

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Matthew N. Gilman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Stay away.

I contacted Mr Gilman regarding a false positive the interlock in my car. I had sent in all my paperwork to the state but they still sent me letter saying suspending license. So I paid Matt $1850 to help me. After an hour he called saying good news. The rmv apparently had a computer issue and didn't ...see paperwork. They were going to reinstate anyways. Well Matt still kept the $1850 basically making a two minute phone call. He's an unethical bottom feeder. The reason attorneys have a bad reputation. I would suggest researching other attorneys for help.

Posted by Matthew chaves | November 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Matt will get you results

I had an interlock suspension and Matt took care of everything quickly and professionally, if you want results Matt Gilman is who you want to call.

Posted by Samantha | November 17, 2023 | DUI & DWI

Lawyer

I wanted to express the amount of anxiety I had before my conversation with Mathew Gilman. He was very aware of my situation and he put my mind at ease and helped me out. His knowledge on OUI laws are amazing and I recommend him to anyone who will listen to me.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Don't Hire Him!

Don't hire him. His fee structure escalates if your case is escalated. I am entitled to a clerks hearing, but he was refusing to try to get one for me. He's not motivated to get your case dismissed early in the process. I have no criminal record and a clean driving record. And I've been driving ...for 35 yrs. This attorney is only 39 yrs old. After he gets a your signed contract, he won't return your calls. I waited 3 days for a return call and had to call 2xs about an urgent, vexing matter. I was then treated poorly and yelled at. Meanwhile I'm reading witness statements and they contain info that incriminates themselves. Not sure he even read anything. I fired him. BEWARE!!! If you hire him he'll let your case go to trial and you'll have a criminal record. I guess most of his clients are OUI cases, so maybe they aren't entitled to a clerks hearing. After I fired him, I received an automated email from his office introducing his associate who litigates! She looks incredibly young. I guess ALL of his clients wind up going to trial. AVOID. There are much better attorneys out there, for less $$$ too.

Matthew Gilman

Replied last June 16, 2023

I am really sorry that you had a negative experience. My fee structure is designed to provide clients with the most flexibility in controlling their case. When you received the summons, you never afforded me or my office an opportunity to explain how we could have your case remanded to a show cause hearing by filing a simple motion. No one said your case was going to trial or going beyond a show cause hearing. You never gave us an opportunity to explain the process moving forward. I wish you the best of luck moving forward.

Posted by Joe | April 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

SCAMMER, JUDGEMENTAL, Thinks he is the D.A

He told me prior to representation that he would get me back on the road with no problem for an (Immediate threat). After receiving my first payment he was inconsistent with communication, finally when speaking to him he recited my past record to me and proceeded to call me a "drug dealer"! I hired ...him for an appeal and had already done what the RMV asked of me, he sends me a list of tasks to complete that are far more then the RMV itself asks and I would have to pay even more money out of pocket! He was very judgemental in brief conversation ,rude and unprofessional!!! e a "drug dealer"

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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

Activity

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