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 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Recommendation

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 Faisal | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed

I can’t thank Casey at Gilman Law enough. I was facing multiple serious charges DV, witness intimidation, and an open container and she completely turned things around for me. From the start, Casey was professional, supportive, and fought tirelessly on my behalf. Every single charge was dismissed t...hanks to her skill and dedication. She’s not just an incredible attorney she genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond. If you need someone in your corner, Casey is the one. Truly life-changing.

Posted by Angelina | September 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

HIGHLY recommend

Mathew Gilman is someone I can confidently and honestly say will help you get back on the road and deal with any legal issue you may have with expertise and passion. He will advocate for you to the fullest extent. I hired a different lawyer before him, and I had a totally different experience where I... was taken advantage of. Mathew on the other hand, he will work with you, he will be honest with you, and he will give you the resources you need and WIN ANY case you have. He will help you along the way, tell you what steps you need to take, he’s always available to talk to you, he has a whole team that will also help you. I can tell this man is very dedicated to what he does and is a VERY genuine guy. He doesn’t judge. I was in a situation that I thought there was no coming back from. I thought I would *never* be able to drive again or get my license back. I had jumped through hoops before meeting him. He guided me, showed me the light at the end of the tunnel and got my license REINSTATED within 8 weeks of speaking with him. He is the best of the best. He could’ve totally judged me based on what was on paper but he didn’t. He saw me as a human being who made some mistakes and helped me get my life back. I never once felt judged. I felt heard, seen, understood, and I felt like for once someone wanted to help me get my license back. He is worth every single penny and I would pay him all over again. I wish I had gone with him from the start, I would’ve saved so much money. He is affordable, and he will work with you if you need to set up a payment plan. I have no complaints. He is truly the best of the best and I just want to say THANK YOU!

Posted by Andrew | July 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Unprofessional and a total jerk

On Christmas Day 2020 I was issued a citation for Hit & Run Personal Injury and issued an Immediate Threat Suspension. He told me it would be $1000 for the Magistrates hearing for the Hit & Run and $1500 for the RMV and BOA license suspension hearings. We couldn't proceed with the suspension hearings... till the Hit & Run was disposed of. So I paid him $1000 just for the Hit & Run Magistrates hearing and told him I'll decide how to proceed when that is disposed of. The courts were closed due to COVID so it took 1 year to get a hearing date. I'd call him every few weeks to see how things were progressing and he wouldn't return my calls. He would call in a few days. This created a lot of stress. I also felt that he was judgmental and with some of his remarks had already ruled me guilty. This put me into a deep depression as I thought I was going to jail because you can go to jail for Hit & Run. I finally got a hearing notice for January 10, 2021. I contacted him to let him know of the hearing date and he told me he wasn't doing anything in January and would postpone the hearing date. I couldn't believe it. We waited a whole year to get a hearing and he was postponing it. How long would it take to get another hearing date? When I asked him why, he said that I was getting too personal. I reminded him that I was his client and I had a right to know why he couldn't attend the hearing. He said he was having hip replacement surgery. I asked him when was the surgery because if it was before the hearing date he could still attend the hearing and take care of it. He told me he had a right to take time off from work and that the surgery was on the 11th the day after my hearing. I informed him that he had a duty to represent his clients and that he was FIRED. I told him I wanted a full refund of my money or I was filing a complaint with the Board of Bar Overseers. He sent me a check FEDEX overnight but it wasn't for the $1000 I paid him but $2500. I called him and he issued a check for the right amount and FEDEXED it overnight. Very incompetent and unprofessional. Doesn't he keep any financial records? He had the audacity to ask me to reconsider and rehire him for my suspension hearings. I got another hearing date in a month with another attorney and the Police decided to drop the complaint with no criminal complaint issued so the Hit & Run is resolved but I still have a license suspension. This whole experience has been mentally draining. I am 66 and this is a hardship. He has good reviews but there are some bad ones. Believe me please do not hire him or this may happen to you. One bad review called him a CROOK. I believe by sending me the wrong refund amount he was trying to pull some kind of scam. How incompetent. He seems to think some people are stupid which they aren't. This man needs to be disbarred and not allowed to practice law anywhere in any state. Very unprofessional and a total jerk with no respect for his clients.

Matthew Gilman

Replied last August 29, 2023

Andrew - I certainly appreciate your frustration caused by the COVID-19 virus. There were extensive delays in every court across the state that impacted thousands of individuals. There was little that we could do as courts were not scheduling hearings. As mentioned in your comment, when you contacted me in January, 2021, I immediately advised you that I had a previously scheduled hip replacement surgery. This was scheduled months in advance of you contacting me with your notification. Understanding that I would be unable to drive and on medication, I properly advised you that we would need a brief continuance. You had every right to decide to move in another direction based on my medical procedure and my office immediately refunded you all your monies at your request. There was no scam, I was not in the office at the time and had someone sent you a check for all of your retainer. All monies were properly accounted for and refunded. We wish you nothing but the best of luck moving forward with your license suspension.

Posted by Teo | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I highly recommend

I highly recommend attorney Matthew Gilman. I am very happy with the positive outcome of my case. Attorney Gilman is very knowledgeable and experient, my case was promptly resolved in a short period of time, since the issue arose. The attorney and his team were very patient answering all my questions..., I truly appreciate the attention and dedication attorney Gilman had with my case.

Matthew Gilman

Replied last June 16, 2023

Thank you Teo for the kind review. It was a pleasure working with you and getting you back on the road.

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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

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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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