Matthew Richard Crowley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

97 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kat | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Case dismissed, records expunged!

I hired Matthew Crowley as counsel, and he handled my case very well. I had no prior experience with the court system and had a lot of (mostly basic) questions, and he answered all of them with patience and clarity. He was willing and able to explain each step of the process, including his actions (e....g. requesting a continuation) and why he took them in this case. My case was dismissed before the trial date, largely in part due to his work, and he did the work to have my records expunged. Thank you, Matthew!

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Posted by Michael | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Excellent Attorney

Matthew represented me in an alleged weapons violation. He was able to negotiate with the Prosecutor and all charges were dropped. He also informed me he can have my arrest charge eliminated from public record. He gave me prompt, courteous and professional attention throughout the process. I highly r...ecommend him.

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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Basically not interested in his client

Essentially, Matthew Crowley was referred to me after my lawyers were switched around. It took MULTIPLE tries for him to contact me, which he never did. After 3 phone calls, and the DAY BEFORE my trial, he decides to call me and asks why I am concerned and that nothing can happen until the day of the... trial. I say okay and am, of course, concerned for my trial. I asked him if the papers I was going to provide were okay and he agreed that they were. The day of my trial was fine as I had asked him what to expect, and he says he's not sure, which is (of course) understandable. He tells me I should not expect my misdemeanors to be dropped, which is exceptionally disheartening. What ended up happening is that the prosecutor said that my community service that I had completed beforehand was good, but didn't look authentic. This is where I am most disappointed in Mr. Crowley because I had specifically ASKED if the format of my community service was fine and he said it was. This conversation happened over the phone after I had called him and his law firm 4 times to make sure everything was okay. I believe that had I brought a more formal account of my community service, I could've had my charge reduced even further. He was overall very detached from me as a client and did not care very much about the state I was in. However, I let this all go because my charge had been reduced as I had no prior charges. I was grateful. I have called and contacted his law firm maybe 7-10 times in order to get my charge expunged, and have received very little response. He responded once and when I had follow-up questions (which is my right), he never responded. If he is to dismiss me and think it is right to ignore his client then so be it, and it is my right to write this review and inform everyone of his negligence. If he does want to work on my expungement with me then he should let me know. I have given him 2 stars for getting the bare minimum job done, but nothing else. He is a sub-par lawyer, and I would NOT recommend him to anyone who wants someone who will thoroughly go through your case with you. Because I am young, I felt as if he was not taking my case seriously. Please avoid him at all costs!

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Matthew Crowley

Replied last February 16, 2019

After a thorough review I do not appear to have received any of the communications described in this review, nor does this match up to any client I have had who I am aware of. I suspect this to be a fake and invite whoever wrote it to reach out to me directly.

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Matthew Richard Crowley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Katz

Unknown lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt knows his way around the courthouse. He is sharp, experienced, and with a winning personality. Fairfax and Northern Virginia criminal defense calls for having on-the-money ability, and Matt has that. I recommend his services."

Andrew Criado

Unknown lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt Crowley is a seasoned attorney who knows how to get results for his clients. When I've had cases with Matt, he always has been knowledgeable, prepared, and courteous. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

Andrew Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Matt Crowley for over 10 years. He's built a reputation as a smart lawyer and an aggressive litigator who gets excellent results for his clients. I'd recommend him without hesitation."

Adam Weitzel

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matthew Crowley is an excellent attorney and does a phenomenal job in taking care of clients. I have referred clients to him for matters that I cannot handle. The feedback I have received has always been extremely positive. His professionalism and competence are first rate. I highly recommend Mr. Crowley."

David Danieli

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an intelligent and skilled attorney. He provides insight and knowledge to the client through the whole judicial process."

Elizabeth Thorne

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matthew has exceptional analytical skills that he uses effectively to aggressively defend his clients."

David Dischley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Crowley is a legal powerhouse. I first worked with him when I was a prosecutor and I was always impressed with his ability to personalize his clients, his superb negotiation skills, and how prepared he was to fight for his clients. Mr. Crowley is incredibly sharp, thinks well on his feet, and zealously advocates for his clients. I highly endorse Mr. Crowley."

Stephen Lewellyn

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"With 30 years of litigation experience, I know many, many attorneys. I can confidently state that Matthew is an exceptionally bright and capable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

David Bateman

Litigation lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

John Yannone

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew has a lot of experience building legal defense strategies for his clients. He's passionate about his work and great to work with. I highly recommend this lawyer."

David Benowitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an intelligent attorney with a lot of experience in the courtroom, and it shows in the way he builds legal defense strategies for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Edward Tayter

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew has extensive litigation and court room experience. His passion and dedication make him a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this lawyer."