Matthew J. Collins

Matthew J. Collins

4.5
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 39 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Manchester, CT
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Drug Crime

135 E Center St, Manchester, CT

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1988

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Suspended

Location

Law Offices of Matthew J. Collins

135 E Center St, Manchester, CT, 06040-5242

Law Offices of Matthew J. Collins

55 Town Line Road, Wethersfield, CT

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Matthew J. Collins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Peter | November 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Just Result

I hired Matthew to defend me in court after I was accused of assault and domestic violence. Matthew Collins was the one who called me back and was helpful on the phone. When we met, he was sympathetic to my situation and explained everything clearly. He actually listened to me and believed me despi...te the report. I felt that he was actively defending me while pursuing the things that I asked. He stayed in touch and returned calls quickly. He was also willing to meet me halfway on a meeting or two. The court process was terrible and too long, but the Attorney Matthew Collins helped me to the Just and best result for me. I believe that it was a good decision to hire him.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Julio Lpz

He made transition smooth; made it happen that I only spend less time in jai that what originally it was supposed to be.

Posted by Josh | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI charges dropped.

Matt, assured me based on what I told him that happened and with all the evidence I gave to him to review he told me they should drop the charges. He guided me through the process and arraignment giving me good news of the charges being dropped without me having to make any plea. His fees were rea...sonable and worked with me & my wife. I would recommend my friends & family his services if they need an attorney for any legal issues.

Posted by Everett | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Got me out of a jam!

I got myself in trouble with multiple driving and criminal cases. I needed a lawyer fast so my wife picked Mathew's name out of the phonebook. He saw us immediately, asked detailed questions about the events that took place and he instilled confidence in both of us so we hired him on the spot. To be ...honest I wasn't hopeful that my situation would be resolved in anything less than the loss of my driver's license and my job with it. He told me what I should do on my end, which I did, and in the meanwhile he devised a game plan. Mathew is very knowledgeable in the area of alternative sentencing and has a good relationship with the State Attorney office. My case came to a much faster conclusion than I expected with way better results than I thought was possible. I have my driver's license and my job intact. I would not hesitate to consult with Mathew again if the need should arise.

Posted by John | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Perfect execution

Attorney Collins successfully defended me in my dui case by beating the dmv suspension hearing. As well as defending me in the criminal aspect. Thank you...

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.

Conditions issued in CT, 2007

updated on 02/03/2009

A condition is a disciplinary order from the Statewide Grievance Committee that an attorney fulfill a condition within a certain time frame. If the attorney does not fulfill a condition in a timely manner, the Superior Court may also impose any condition necessary to protect the public.

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of Matthew J Collins

2002 - 2004

Adjunct Professor, Capital Community College

1988 - 1989

Public Defender, State Of Connecticut Public Defender's Office

1985 - 1988

Public Defender, Legal Aid Society Nyc

Sample of Legal Cases

Par Painting v. Greenhorne & O'Mara

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Education

1985

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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