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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 Heather | October 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Counsel and Service

Matt has made this weird "journey" I have been on for a DUI somewhat palatable. I know the mistake I've made, but Matt was not judgmental and seemed to care about my situation. He was also very helpful in understanding the RMV and has worked with me to help me get back on the road. I appreciate him ...very much!

Posted by Valerie R. Kind | September 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Attorney

My first Dui was a nightmare. When I looked for Attorneys and read their reviews. Matthew Gilman stood out. He assured me I had called the right attorney and I did. He was very professional and caring and he worked in a timely fashion for me. I am getting my license back as soon as the registry relea...ses them. Without Matthew I would be still waitng. So heres a word of advice. If you need an Attorney for a dui dont hesitate to give him a call trust me you will be in good hands.Thank you Attorney Gilman for giving me my livelihood back without reservation...Your the Best!!! God bless you for what you do!!! 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.

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