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Leon Matchin
also known as Leon Matchin, Esq., Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC
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Biography
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.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
24 years | 100 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
40%
24 years | 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
24 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Awards
2025 2024 2023
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Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 23 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC
(732) 662-7660
Fax
317 George Street, Suite 320, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
attorneyleonmatchin.comBy Appointment Only
100 Horizon Center Boulevard, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08691
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Lawsuits & Disputes (66)
DUI & DWI (38)
Car Accidents (20)
Drug Crime (20)
Expungement (8)
Litigation (7)
Administrative Law (4)
Appeals (4)
Child Custody (1)
Civil Rights (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Education (1)
Family (1)
Federal Crime (1)
Insurance (1)
Probate (1)
State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
Trucking Accident (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (405)
Advocacy (178)
Recommendation (169)
Practice Area Knowledge (107)
Professionalism (97)
Communication Style (79)
Cost of Services (76)
Responsiveness (76)
General Knowledge (58)
Trustworthiness (40)
Character & Conduct (39)
Staff & Support (28)
Compassion (23)
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Showing 26 - 30 of 58 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Richard | November 28, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Amazing lawyer!
Great lawyer-very trustworthy and would recommend him strongly. Friendly and knowledgeable in his line of work. He helped me with my shoplifting case and I was very grateful to have had him as my lawyer.
Posted by Dave | November 28, 2017 | DUI & DWI
Leon helped me get DUI dismissed.
The police walked up to me while I was at a convenience store and asked me if I had been drinking. They had no reason to approach me and I knew I had been profiled. I hired Leon Matchin. Once on the case Leon went to work. He subpoenaed the store surveillance video amongst other things. He really kne...
Posted by Mina | November 28, 2017 | DUI & DWI
Great attorney! Very knowledgeable and gets best possible result each time!!
Leon has helped me fight two cases. The first, a DWI in which I was facing 7-12 months license suspension. He was somehow able to get the breathalyzer test thrown out and was able to get me down to only 3 months. The second time I required his services was when I was caught driving on that same su...
Posted by ALVIN | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
3 criminal charges 2 traffic violations
Leon is definitely the person I would have speed dial if i ever run into any legal troubles. I was charged.with 3 counts of criminal charges and 2 traffic violations. He was able to dismiss all my criminal charges and downgrade my traffic violations to almost nothing. Definitely the Man to call if yo...
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
He's the best!
I got a DUI, a refusal for submitting a breath sample, a littering ticket, and wreckless driving. Leon was able to get everything except the DUI thrown out quickly and efficiently. He was even trying to fight the DUI but because of personal reasons and time constraints I asked him not to even bother....
Leon Matchin's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 lawyer | Oct 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly effective and knowledgeable."
"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"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!""
"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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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 10, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Board Certified - Municipal Court Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey
2015
Featured Attorney, Avvo
2013
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011
Accredited Business, Better Business Bureau
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC
1999 - Present
Clerk, Law offices of Robert Diorio
1998 - 1998
Adjunct Professor, State University of New York Stony Brook
Associations
2019 - Present
South Jersey Legal Services (Private Attorney Involvement Program)Member
2017 - Present
Federal Court Third CircuitSecretary
2017 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI Dismissed
Dismissed
Results Count
Dismissed
Drug Charge Dismissed
Dismissed
DUI
High BAC Reading Downgraded Lower Tier
DUI Dismissed
Dimissed
Case Dismissed
Dismissed
Shoplifting
Shoplifting Charge Dismissed
Education
2002
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Suny at Stoney Brook
Bachelors
Speaking Engagements
2015
Law Club
Future Lawyers
2012
BNI
Criminal and DUI Representation
Publications
2015
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
Languages
Russian
English
Activity
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