Matthew Taylor Morris

Matthew Taylor Morris

3.2
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

780 Lynnhaven Pkwy Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA

About Matthew

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

Top Tier Law Group

780 Lynnhaven Pkwy Suite 400, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452

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Matthew Taylor Morris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.2 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mike | January 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Refund

You basically stole my money you are so weird, been asking for a refund & you lied about it it’s so sad this is how you make your ends meet.

Posted by Lawyer Incompetence/ Misconduct | November 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Miranda M Cohn

I would like a refund of the $1500 I paid to you to represent my case. You came to court twice. I repeatedly asked you to file a motion of discovery and you did not. At one point you told me you did and when I asked you how long do they have to respond? You admitted you had not filed it. One court da...te was canceled and the second time you said next to nothing in my defense and began visibly shaking from nerves. I had tangible evidence of my innocence and you previously told me under the law that I would not be convicted and if for some reason I was than we would take it to a jury trial. After I was wrongfully convicted I asked you to submit the paperwork to take it to trial and you told me you could no longer represent me because you were hired by another law firm that wanted you to complete the cases you were working on before taking the position with them. I have found out you are still in your own practice and chose not to represent me to the fullest extent of the law like you were paid to do. This was a clear violation of your code of ethics. If you are unwilling to send me the fee I paid to you for representation I will have to file a report with the American Bar Association and the State Bar Association to request disciplinary action because of lawyer incompetence and malpractice. I will also request a copy of the court transcript, video footage and documents submitted to the courts for my case to file a civil suit for the money paid for representation that was not earned through due diligence and proper representation. I look forward to hearing from you in a timely manner for a refund to take care of this. Thank you for your time and attention.

Posted by Jennifer | July 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

For divorce

I paid him off on my divorce and he hasn't finished it off he has been ignoring my text messages and he never responds back

Posted by Kathy | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Got my son out of jail

Mr. Morris really listened to my son and me, answered all of our questions, was well-organized and well-prepared, and presented arguments that convinced the judge to dismiss the false charges against my son. After 18 months in jail, he was finally free! We are so grateful!

Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

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

If I could leave a -0 I would

I was referred to Matt by another atty, after the initial conversation and telling me that he would need to review info and get back with us. After 2 months of texting and calling and no responses I wish I would waste my money on him. RUN

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Matthew Taylor Morris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Robusto

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing representation."

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Johnnie Finch

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a great attorney with a brilliant mind. He is an intelligent man, yet he is down to earth and relates well with his clients. Matt has always been a hard worker and goes the extra mile for his clients. Matt's personality and charm with the court sets him apart from others."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Member, Super Lawyers

2016

Executive Member, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Program Attorney, United States Law Shield

2016 - Present

Senior Partner/Owner, Top Tier Law Group, PLLC

2016 - 2016

Senior Litigation Associate, Law Office of Eric Leckie

2013 - 2016

Assistant Public Defender, Portsmouth Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Miyares Law Group

Associations

2016 - Present

United States Law Shield

Program Attorney

2016 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Member

2016 - Present

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

Member

2016 - Present

National Rifle Association

Member

2015 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Ducks Unlimited

Member

2012 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2012 - Present

Regent University Alumni Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Reynolds - DWI 5th Offense

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Davis - Rape

Reduced to assault

Commonwealth v. Russell - Larceny, Forgery, Uttering

Dismissed

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Education

2012

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Wilmington University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2009

Wilmington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

US Law Shield Seminar

Justified Self Defense

2016

Firearms Legal Defense Program

2nd Amendment Rights and Self Defense

2014

Introduction to Jury Trials

How to Conduct a Jury Trial

Languages

English

Activity

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