Matthew Robert Lembke

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Matthew Robert Lembke

4.6
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Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

45 Exchange Blvd Ste 925, Rochester, NY

About Matthew

Biography

• February 1994 – Present (24 years) Rochester, New York Area
I operate a solo law practice concentrating on civil and criminal litigation in New York State courts and United States fede...

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Cerulli, Massare & Lembke

45 Exchange Blvd Ste 925, Rochester, NY, 14614-2010

mattlembke.com/

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Posted by Jason | November 13, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

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Best Attorney

He's been representing my brother in Steuben County NY for over a year. He's the best Attorney in Rochester NY. If you want someone who will fight for you,be there for you and treat you like a human then you want Matt on your side. You won't regret it!!! He knows his stuff and only cares about his jo...b not anything else which is hard to find amoung lawyers and there politics!!!

Posted by Brandon | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Current client

I've been a client of this firm for over a year and it's the best move I could have ever done in my life. If you want someone who will stand by your side defend you and fight for you then you want Attorney Matthew Lembke on your side.

Posted by Michael | December 14, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Knowledgeable and Professional

Matthew is one of those "go-to" lawyers when a colleague has a question or needs to bounce a strategy around. His willingness to help and his professionalism are unparalleled.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2015

Matt's the best

Matt is the best attorney available. About two years ago, I found myself in a significant dilemma. I am not able to discuss the matter specifically, but Matt was 200% attentive to my needs. He reassured me and my family by being relentless in pursuing our needs. I can' t imagine going to anyone... else.

Posted by Brandon | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worse lawyer I ever meant

His secretary Annette knows more about cases than he does. I fired this lawyer and hired a new lawyer out of Buffalo NY thank god that’s amazing . Matt’s friends with the state police , He promises you stuff that he never deliverers on, has city police officers on Rochester Pd that are famil...y ,will degrade you if you fire him and go to the office to get your file, won’t follow through when you as a client ask him to do something, if you tell him about switching lawyers he will call a lawyer that your switching to and give a bad rap on you so the lawyer won’t take you as a client , hes never won any high profiled case and will make you take a plea instead of listening to what the clients wants. He will string along clients if he doesn’t like you , instead of him picking up the phone or taking a phone call all your calls will be through his secretary Annette or Adriana. I hired him on a traffic case and he never filed paperwork on time and blamed his secretary Annette instead of taking responsibility. Be very careful on if you hire this law firm and be prepared to take a plea because you will have a lawyer that won’t fight !!!If you decide to hire this lawyer ask him the name of his previous client that won a trial and I guarantee you won’t get one !!!

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Jeffrey Einhorn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Halloran

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Matt Lembke since 1986 and he is one of the smartest, hard working, honest, high character attorney's anywhere. His integrity and dedication to his clients is unmatched."

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Frank Housh

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in upstate NY."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

CJA Award, U.S. District Court

1999

Up & Coming Attorneys, Rochester Legal Newspaper

Education

1993

University of Toledo

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Eastern Kentucky University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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