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Meghan Anne Matulka
About Meghan
Biography
Why I Became a Defense Attorney
Three reasons: To help people in trouble; to protect individual rights; and to defend the Constitution.
I grew up watching my mother help people when they most needed it and I know it made a deep impression on me. I learned so much from watching her. Most importantly, she taught me to “meet people where they are” and see what you could offer of yourself to help them. She was the best counselor and mediator you’d ever meet and I strive in my own career to be half as good as she was in her career. She is gone now but I know that I carry her spirit with me whenever I am actively engaged in helping someone in crisis.
I also grew up as a Navy junior and that, too, made a deep impression on me. My father was a distinguished Naval Officer who flew jets during the Vietnam War. He risked his life to defend our way of life and the Constitution. He knew that if there weren’t citizens who were willing to stand up and fight on behalf of all of us we could lose everything. I am proud to say that I have followed in my father’s footsteps in defending our rights and the Constitution; I have just done it in a different way.
Very early on in my career, I saw how easily all of our rights can be eroded if there aren’t lawyers out there fighting to protect the rights of all who are accused – the guilty and the innocent. If we don’t demand that the promises of the Constitution are delivered, we lose them. The burden to prove guilt is on the government not on the defendant. The Constitution demands that we view people accused of crime as innocent unless and until they are proven guilty. And guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. These are amazing concepts that separate our country and our laws from the rest of the world. We lose them if we don’t fight for them.
At the core, these are the reasons that I chose to become a defense attorney.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
28 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
25%
28 years
Juvenile Law
20%
28 years
DUI and DWI
10%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 16 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 27 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Magner Law, P.C.
6 Wirt St, NW, 1st Fl, Leesburg, VA, 20176
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Meghan Anne Matulka's Reviews
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Posted by Danny | September 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent and Professional
Meghan is one hell of a lawyer, she goes to bat for you till the end, Meghan helped me so much with my case and the outcome was very good many thanks to Meghan
Posted by Richard | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Best
Meghan has handled quite a few felony cases for me, always extremely responsive, extremely professional, extremely knowledgeable and handled everything the way that she said she was going to. Good advice got me through a lot of hard things and has helped me to get my life turned around. She is one of...
Posted by Zachery | February 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend!
I had the pleasure of working with Meghan on a legal matter recently, and I am incredibly impressed by her professionalism, expertise, and dedication. From our initial consultation to the resolution of my case, Meghan demonstrated a profound understanding of the law and a strategic approach to achiev...
Posted by Abdul | February 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent and down to earth attorney
I really highly recommend Ms. Matulka, she helped me so much with my case and kept me updated throughout the entire process until everything was taken care of, felt at ease during the whole process. Ms. Matulka is the most kind and amazing attorney I have ever known. I truly respect her amazing perso...
Posted by Alder | April 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
SHE WORKS FOR THE PEOPLE!
I couldn’t have asked for a better person to be by myside through this entire ordeal. From the minute we first got in contact it was work. She goes above and beyond! When there is an injustice at play she ensures it is exposed and dealt with. DO NOT HESITATE TO WORK WITH HER!!!
Meghan Anne Matulka's Lawyer Endorsements
"I trust Meghan to discuss challenging issues in my pending criminal cases. Juvenile court defense is among her strong suits. Meghan has a likable personality and a sharp mind. I recommend her services."
"I endorse Attorney Matulka for all criminal matters in Maryland and Virginia. She is an outstanding attorney who takes pride in her effective representation of the members of the community. Ms. Matulka is hard working, driven, competent and well liked by the criminal defense bar. She is trust worthy and honest. She will do the very best she can given whatever facts she is presented by preparing the best possible defense. She is truly a highly respected compassionate attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working with Meghan and she is a very friendly, yet tenacious, defense attorney. I highly recommend her services to anyone needing a good defense attorney."
"Meghan Matulka is a smart, compassionate and dedicated attorney. I have referred several cases to her because I feel confident that she will work for the best possible outcome for each client. I have seen her in action in the courtroom, and I have witnessed firsthand why each of her clients are fortunate to have her as their lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Meghan is an experienced and dedicated attorney. She provides each client with compassionate guidance and zealous advocacy at every court appearance. She communicates regularly with each client and reviews every detail of each client's case thoroughly. Meghan is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Maryland. I regularly refer my clients to her when they need assistance with cases in Maryland since I am not licensed to practice law there. If you retain Meghan, she will handle your case and you will communicate directly with her, not an associate and not an assistant. She has substantive trial experience as well as significant experience negotiating favorable resolutions for her clients. She uses all of these skills daily to help every single client get the best result possible."
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Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Meghan A. Matulka
2002 - 2006
Senior Assistant Public Defender, Fairfax Public Defender's Office
1998 - 2001
Public Defender, Fairfax Public Defender's Office
1998 - 1998
Law Clerk, Fairfax County Circuit Court - Judge Jack B. Stevens and Judge Kathleen H. Mackay
Education
1997
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Richmond
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
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29 May 2014
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31 May 2014