Leon Matchin

Leon Matchin

also known as Leon Matchin, Esq., Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Brunswick, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI

317 George Street, Suite 320, New Brunswick, NJ

About Leon

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

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.

24 years | 100 cases

50%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 40%

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.

24 years | 1,000 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 10%

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.

24 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 23 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC

317 George Street, Suite 320, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

By Appointment Only

50 U.S. 9, #202, Morganville, NJ, 07751

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37 Robbinsville Allentown Rd, Trenton, NJ, 08691

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100 Horizon Center Boulevard, Hamilton Township, NJ, 08691

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1400 Hooper Ave 2d Floor, Toms River, NJ, 08753

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33 Wood Ave South, Woodbridge, NJ, 08830

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Leon Matchin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

526 Client Reviews

Showing 481 - 485 of 526 reviews

Posted by FRANK | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

KNOWS HIS STUFF

I WAS FACED WITH TWO TICKETS, LEAVEING SCENE OF ACCIDENT AND RECLESS DRIVING. ALSO FACED WITH LOOSING MY LICENSE. PROLOCUTOR SAID THAT LEAVING SCENE WOULD RESULT IN LOOSING OF MY LICENSE. MR MATCHIN MADE DEAL WITH PROLOCUTOR IN PLEDGING GUILTY. WHEN I FACED THE JUDGE HE SAID "I WAS LUCKY I HAD EXELLE...NT LAWYER" THIS RESULTED IN $100 FINE AND TWO POINTS AGAINST MY LICENSE. BUT, I WAS STILL DRIVING. HE IS FAST ALSO CALLED ME BACK THE FIRST DAY I CALLED HIM. VERY HAPPY I HIRED HIM! FRANK

Posted by Israel | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

No straight time

Despite the fact that I had 2 DWI, 1 reckless and 9 driving while suspended charges dating from the 90's till 2015 Leon was able to keep me out from doing straight time from 2 different townships. I will not mention what township but one was in Middlesex county were he was able to get me the slap pro...gram on the weekends for 10 days which is a part of a clean up crew to pick up garbage on the playgrounds, schools football, soccer and baseball fields. The other was in Monmouth county, Judge was not happy with me and wanted me to do straight time but Leon pushed until he was able to get me for 20 days in jail but only for the weekends which allowed me to keep my job and a roof over my family. Best lawyer I ever had!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best

He was very understanding and took up my case (Shoplifting) at the last minute (day before hearing) and he completed the situation without any conviction. He was always ready to answer all my questions. Very professional. I was out of the situation with very little fine. Highly recommend his service!...

Posted by Maurice | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Satisfactory Conclusion

Recently had a case involving multiple charges including DWI, paraphernalia and multiple motor vehicle charges. To top it off it also involved a accident with property damage. Mr Matchin resolved this case in just 3 trips to the court in question and got all of the major charges either dismissed or r...educed. What could have been a very costly case, in both money and loss of license for a long period ,came to a very satisfactory conclusion. With minor fines and minimum loss of driving privilages. I would strongly urge anyone involved in this type of case to retain Mr Matchin as early as possible.

Posted by Gerald | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Excellent ,experienced and consistently strong.

Leon, I can't even begin to explain the amount of gratitude I have for you and your percerverance. All of the lawyer stories were thrown out of the window when I met you. You were honest with me from the first day and never deviated from your mission. When I look at the situation I was so impressed w...ith your knowledge of the law and your step by step work with my case. I feel you came through based on your persistence and felt that you took the case personally. I will sit and write a testimony on your behalf shortly and would highly recommend your services to anyone. We had a long road and never deviated from your plan . I wish you and your family health, success and piece of mind. God bless

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Leon Matchin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Monika Mastellone

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

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."

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Jason D'Aniello

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauren Scardella

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 20

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."

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Kevin Moriarty

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Zavistoski

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

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."

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Jason Seidman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

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."

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Steven Garner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 09

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."

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Matthew Eichen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly effective and knowledgeable."

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Dmitry Levitsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

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"

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Jordan Rickards

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 07

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."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Gilbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

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."

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Anthony Fazioli

Unknown lawyer | Dec 26

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."

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Steven Keppler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 24

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."

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Sean Spinello

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

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."

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Jeffrey Pechow

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 01

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."

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Anthony Vecchio

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

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."

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Brian Goldenfarb

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

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."

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John Hartmann

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

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!""

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Douglas Herring

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

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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Monika Mastellone

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason D'Aniello

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kevin Moriarty

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Seidman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Zavistoski

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Steven Garner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Eichen

Personal injury lawyer

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Dmitry Levitsky

Personal injury lawyer

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Jordan Rickards

Personal injury lawyer

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Lauren Scardella

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ryan Gilbert

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Fazioli

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joanna Perilli

Family lawyer

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Steven Keppler

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Sidney Rossi

Personal injury lawyer

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Sean Spinello

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeffrey Pechow

Personal injury lawyer

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Anthony Vecchio

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Goldenfarb

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Douglas Herring

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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 Circuit

Secretary

2017 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

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

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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 Life After a DUI Charge

2015

Online Legal Blog Can They Really Arrest Me?

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

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