Matthew James Bronson

Matthew James Bronson

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence ... +4 more

191 East Jefferson St., 3rd Floor, Rockville, MD

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Advocated for clients in cases ranging from First Degree Murder to possession of CDS. Represented clients in Franks hearings, suppression hearings (search and seizure, confessions and false identification) 4th, 5th, & 6th Amendment issues.

13 years | 6,000 cases

50%
Domestic Violence 15%

Represented Petitioners in hearings for Final Protective Orders stemming from domestic violence. Assisted Petitioners draft and file petitions for civil contempt and criminal charges for violation of Protective Orders.

11 years | 3,000 cases

15%
Violent Crime 15%

Advocated for Defendants in 1st degree murder and lesser included offenses, 1st and 2nd degree robbery, kidnapping, and 1st and 2nd degree assault.

13 years | 4,000 cases

15%
DUI and DWI 12%

I am highly experienced and well versed in Maryland DUI/ DWI proceedings under Maryland's recently enacted Noah's Law. I have substantial experience in MVA, District Court, and Circuit Court proceedings relating to traffic offenses.

10 years | 2,000 cases

12%
Antitrust and Trade Law 3%

Litigated lateral and vertical mergers under investigation by the S.E.C. and D.O.J.

10 years

3%
Sex Crime 3%

Advocated for Defendants in cases of 1st and 2nd degree rape, 1st and 2nd degree sex acts (repealed by Md. Code, Crim. Law), and 3rd and 4th degree sex offenses.

13 years | 200 cases

3%
Expungement 2%

Represented Clients in criminal and traffic expungement matters. Advocated for Clients under recently amended rules allowing expungement of pleas subject to Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. §§ 10-104- 10-110 (West 2019).

10 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 9 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Office of the Public Defender

191 East Jefferson St., 3rd Floor, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Matthew James Bronson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeff Powell | August 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney and affordable

I had a traffic incident that necessitated my hiring an attorney. I know Matt through some mutual friends so I reached out to him and hired him. We met for an early dinner meeting and he walked me through the most likely outcome scenarios based upon his considerable experience and immediately put my ...mind at ease. He was very thorough in his background research for the particulars of my case. On the day of my court appearance he was promt and very well prepared. He spoke to the D.A. with whom he had a good working relationship with and was with me to inform me of everything that was going to transpire the whole time. I'm my case the officers never showed up for the court date so the state had no choice but to toss the case which is the best possible outcome. Even still, having Matt represent me was worth every penny for the peace of mind he gave me. Hopefully I'll never need his services again but I'm only to happy to recommend him to others who are facing a potential terrible day in court. He not just an attorney at law but a friend who does his utmost for all of his clients.

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Stephen Shepard

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Bronson. While new to the profession, don't let that fool you. He is a very knowledgeable attorney, an experienced and dedicated advocate, and an active member of the Avvo community."

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Scott Scherr

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bronson is a respected criminal defense attorney who is very active in the AVVO community. His knowledge of criminal law is extensive and he has a great deal of experience. His clients are lucky to have him."

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Eric Kirk

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have always found Mr. Bronson's answers in this forum to be thorough, insightful and ultimately helpful."

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Guy Maydieu

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2025

Avvo Top Contrbutor Award, Avvo

2024

Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2023

Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2022

Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2021

Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2020

Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2019

Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2015

Award for Outstanding Contribution to Pro Bono Work, University of Baltimore School of Law

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Assistant Public Defender, Maryland Office Of The Public Defender

2016 - 2023

Criminal Defense Attorney, Solo Practitioner

2013 - 2015

Felony Trail Division; District Court; Juvenile Division, Maryland Office Of The Public Defender

Associations

2024 - Present

National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

2016 - Present

Montgomery County BAR Association: Criminal Law Section

Member

2016 - Present

Montgomery County BAR Association: Immigration Law Section

Member

2016 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association: Juvenile Law Section

Member

2016 - 2017

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. J.D.

Not Guilty

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Education

2015

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

West Virginia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

Russian

English

French

German

Spanish

Activity

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