Matthew D Sandburg
PRO

Matthew D Sandburg's Legal Cases (13)

Sarasota, FL

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

Call for a FREE consultation Call (941) 394-1894 Message View Profile
Call for a FREE consultation Call (941) 394-1894 Message View Profile
DUI and DWI

State v. J. B.

Jul 09, 2012

OUTCOME: DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving on Eve of Trial

Client was charged with a DUI with a prior DUI conviction within five years. The State originally offered the client a significant jail sentence followed by numerous mandatory 2nd DUI sanctions. Afte ... r extensive discovery and investigation, Mr. Sandburg set the case for trial and filed several pre-trial motions. On the morning of Jury Selection, the State amended the charge to Reckless Driving with no fine, no jail, and no license suspension (the only condition of probation was that the client complete DUI School).

Criminal defense

State v. L.H.

Feb 06, 2012

OUTCOME: Case Dismissed

Client was charged with Disorderly Conduct by Law Enforcement. Mr. Sandburg spoke with the prosecutor immediately, provided case law, and convinced the State to dismiss the case without a trial.

Juvenile law

In the Interest of C.C.

Dec 15, 2011

OUTCOME: Case Dismissed

Juvenile client charged by the State with misdemeanor Battery. Mr. Sandburg provided the prosecutor with evidence of his client's innocence, which led to the State dismissing charges without a trial.

DUI and DWI

State v. M.T.

Oct 21, 2011

OUTCOME: BOTH DUI AND RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGES DISMISSED BY STATE

Client was originally arrested on charges of both DUI and Reckless Driving. Mr. Sandburg filed a motion to dismiss the case and after numerous discussions with the State Attorney’s Office, all charg ... es were dismissed by the State without a hearing.

Criminal defense

State v. A.C.

Sep 22, 2011

OUTCOME: Client Accepted into Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI)

Client was facing criminal charges. Mr. Sandburg intervened and contacted the Prosecutor regarding the charges. The Prosecutor agreed to submit the case for Pre-Trial Intervention, which upon success ... ful completion will lead to the dismissal of case.

Criminal defense

State v. T.T.

Aug 15, 2011

OUTCOME: CLIENT'S MUG SHOT REMOVED FROM ONLINE WEBSITE

Client had previously gotten charges dismissed, however, her mug shot and personal information remained on an online website. Mr. Sandburg contacted the owner of the website and was able to get the cl ... ient’s mug shot and personal information removed.

Criminal defense

State v. D. C.

Aug 15, 2011

OUTCOME: CLIENT OBTAINED A MODIFICATION OF PROBATION AFTER VOP

Client who had been labled a VFOSC was facing multiple violations of community control and scored prison under the sentencing guidelines. Mr. Sandburg negotiated a modification of probation with no ja ... il or prison.

DUI and DWI

State v. M.M.

Aug 01, 2011

OUTCOME: DMV Suspension Vacated & DUI Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving

Client was charged with DUI and retained our office. Mr. Sandburg immediately filed for Administrative Review Hearing regarding the Defendant’s License Suspension. Mr. Sandburg argued successfully ... at the Administrative Review Hearing to vacate (remove) the Client’s license suspension. The Hearing Officer agreed and the license suspension was vacated. Further, after multiple negotiations, Mr. Sandburg convinced the State to reduce the charges of DUI to Reckless Driving.

Criminal defense

State v. S.O.

Jul 22, 2011

OUTCOME: State Declined to File Charges

Client was charged with Trespass from the YMCA on 7/16/2011. Mr. Sandburg set up meeting with the YMCA and contacted the prosecutor immediately upon being retained. Mr. Sandburg convinced State not t ... o pursue charges and the case was formally dismissed on 07/22/2011 (only six days after client was arrested).

Domestic violence

J.B. v. J.H.

Jul 21, 2011

OUTCOME: Petition for Injunction Dismissed

Client came to Mr. Sandburg’s Office with a Petition for Dating Violence Injunction pending against him. Mr. Sandburg filed a notice of appearance and appeared on Client’s behalf at Injunction Hea ... ring. The Court dismissed the Petition for Injunction made against Mr. Sandburg’s Client.

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
Learn More About the Avvo Rating