Summoned to appear in Court?
I always knew I would be an attorney. My uncle was a prosecutor and a successful defense attorney, so why not do what he does? I graduated Cum Laude from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1998. I started Seton Hall University School of Law at Newark, New Jersey the fall of that same year, part time. Also that year I got a full time job at a law firm in Elizabeth, New Jersey from which it was an easy 15 minute commute to my night classes to law school for four years. I graduated Seton Hall in 2002 and immediately hung my shingles. I never worked for anyone as a practicing attorney. I did everything an attorney does at the firm I worked at, except of course represent clients in court. When I got my license to practice I went out on my own right away. I was 26 years old. My four years working and studying gave me the confidence and knowledge to take such a leap of faith at such a young age. I am still working for myself as a practicing attorney to this day representing clients in court charged with various criminal, drunk driving and traffic offenses. At this point of my career I am a Certified Municipal Court Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey.
Practice areas
Request and obtain discovery from the State for all criminal, drug and alcohol related offenses, review the discovery with the client, file all appropriate motions to suppress and or dismiss together with all appropriate objections to the State's evidence and case in chief and if necessary take the case to trial.
20 years, 100 cases
Request and obtain discovery from the State for all traffic related offenses such as driving while suspended, driving uninsured vehicle, speeding, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, passing a school bus, unlicensed driver, driving a vehicle while in possession of CDS, review the discovery with the client, and work out the best possible plea bargain arrangement with the prosecutor or take the case to trial.
20 years, 1,000 cases
Request and obtain discovery from the State for drunk driving and or refusal to submit to testing device, review the discovery with the client, file all appropriate motions to suppress and or dismiss together with all appropriate objections to the State's evidence and case in chief and if necessary take the case to trial.
20 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
Russian, English
The Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC
86 Washington Ave, Suite A
Milltown, NJ, 08850
By Appointment Only
50 U.S. 9
#202
Morganville, NJ, 07751
By Appointment Only
37 Robbinsville Allentown Rd
Robbinsville, NJ, 08691
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 2002 | 06/08/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 10 | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2019 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Board Certified - Municipal Court Trial Attorney | Supreme Court of New Jersey | 2016 |
Featured Attorney | Avvo | 2015 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2013 |
Accredited Business | Better Business Bureau | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC | 2002 - Present |
Clerk | Law offices of Robert Diorio | 1999 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | State University of New York Stony Brook | 1998 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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South Jersey Legal Services (Private Attorney Involvement Program) | Member | 2019 - Present |
Federal Court Third Circuit | Secretary | 2017 - Present |
New Jersey Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 2017 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Online Legal Blog | Consequences of Drug Possession Charge in New Jersey | 2015 |
Online Legal Blog | Life After a DUI Charge | 2015 |
Online Legal Blog | Can They Really Arrest Me? | 2015 |
Online Legal Blog | When the Cops Can and Can't Pull You Over | 2015 |
Online Legal Blog | They Didn't Read My Rights | 2015 |
Online Legal Blog | Unable to Renew Your License | 2015 |
Online Legal Blog | Field Inquiry | 2015 |
Online Legal Blog | Terry Stop | 2015 |
Online Legal Blog | Arrest | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seton Hall University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Suny at Stoney Brook | Bachelors | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Law Club | Future Lawyers | 2015 |
BNI | Criminal and DUI Representation | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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DUI Dismissed | Dismissed |
Results Count | Dismissed |
Drug Charge Dismissed | Dismissed |
DUI | High BAC Reading Downgraded Lower Tier |
DUI Dismissed | Dimissed |
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Monika Mastellone, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 31, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Matchin is extremely dedicated to his clients, and will work endlessly on their behalf. Additionally, his knowledge and passion for municipal and criminal defense work is superior, making him a highly effective advocate.
Jason D'Aniello, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Oct 12, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Lauren Scardella, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Leon is a tireless advocate, always thinking through the issues in order to help his defend his clients most effectively. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Moriarty, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Zavistoski, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 24, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have dealt with Leon on several matters in my position as a municipal prosecutor. I have always found him to be knowledgeable, professional and gentleman. Leon is passionate in the defense of his clients and often obtains favorable results.
Jason Seidman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 9, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. When I was an Assistant Prosecutor, Leon Matchin was my adversary on several cases. He always worked very hard on behalf of his clients to secure them the best possible results.
Steven Garner, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Mr. Matchin in the various local courts many times and know that he is very knowledgeable in the law. He appears very comfortable both with his clients and in front of the Judges when he is advocating for his clients.
Matthew Eichen, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Highly effective and knowledgeable.
Dmitry Levitsky, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Matchin is a skilled, ethical, intelligent and talented lawyer. He knows all the ins and outs of the court system, and he knows how to get results for his clients. It is my pleasure and honor to endorse him
Jordan Rickards, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Leon's an incredibly knowledgeable and personable attorney. He knows his files inside and out and searches diligently for any and all legal and factual issues to the benefit of his client. When it comes to municipal court practice in New Jersey he is as well-known and experienced as they come. When I started doing municipal cases Leon was one of the people I would go to when I had a question. I recommend him very highly for all municipal court matters.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jan 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Ryan Gilbert, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I give Leon a lot of credit. He graduated law school and immediately opened his own practice so he's fearless, and his business tactics carry over into his law practice. Leon is in multiple criminal courts on a daily basis, in the trenches fighting for his clients. He's not afraid to try cases and do what it takes to get the best results. He has a lot of experience handling felony cases throughout the State.
Anthony Fazioli, Unknown Attorney on Dec 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Leon is a well respected member of the legal community. He is very knowledgeable, and always available for advice. I recommend this attorney, and fully endorse him.
Steven Keppler, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mr. Matchin for more than a year now, and am constantly impressed with his encyclopedic knowledge of the law, his courtroom presence, and his overall ability to provide his clients with exemplary representation. Leon has also become an attorney I look forward to seeing in court, as I know I will always have a friendly ear in him. I strongly endorse Leon Matchin.
Sean Spinello, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 24, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I give attorney Leon Matchin my strongest recommendation. Mr. Matchin was opposing defense counsel on a number of cases when I was serving as a prosecutor. Mr. Matchin was always very thorough, well prepared and exhausted all potential legal defenses. I was also very impressed by the dynamic between Mr. Matchin and his clients and could readily observe how much Mr. Matchin invested in each case and cared about each client. In short, I would rate Mr. Matchin a 10 out of 10 and give him my strongest recommendation.
Jeffrey Pechow, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
For many years now, I have referred criminal and traffic matters to Mr. Matchin. He has been consistently reliable, communicates well and his knowledge of the local courts and judges shows he's a well seasoned practitioner. That type of advice has been invaluable to our practice. I have often turned to Leon for advice in areas of law outside of my own practice and he's always been informative and patient. If he cannot handle a particular case, he has always provided and recommended the names of other reliable attorneys. I endorse Mr. Matchin for his knowledge of the law, reliability, personal and professional demeanor.
Anthony Vecchio, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Leon and I have worked on several cases together and I see him advocate for his clients on a regular basis. He is very thorough and professional and fights extremely hard to achieve the best possible results for his clients.
Brian Goldenfarb, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Leon, is a well respected member of the legal community. He understands the law and knows how to fight for his clients'. Leon is professional, knows his way around a courtroom and tells it like it is.
John Hartmann, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 18, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent aggressive attorney who always does a great job. You can't go wrong with Leon 'Magic Man' Matchin!"
Douglas Herring, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
As a prosecutor, I had cases with Mr. Matchin and I found him to be tough, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. He knows the law and every person in the Court system and Prosecutor’s office. He is an experienced criminal defense attorney who would be invaluable to any person charged with an offense from Municipal Court to Superior Court. I highly endorse Leon Matchin.
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