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Chat withState: Connecticut
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
135 E Center St, Manchester, CT, 06040-5242
55 Town Line Road, Wethersfield, CT
15 Client Reviews
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...
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...
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 ...
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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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.
Conditions issued in CT, 2007
updated on 02/03/2009A 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.
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
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English