I can’t speak highly enough of Matt Ballard’s expertise and dedication. From the moment I consulted him about my legal matter, Matt exhibited a deep understanding of the law and a clear commitment to my case.
Throughout the process, Matt’s strategic approach and attention to detail were truly impressive. He left no stone unturned in building a strong defense on my behalf. His communication skills were exceptional; he kept me informed at every step and patiently answered all my questions, alleviating any concerns I had.
Most importantly, Matt’s efforts yielded outstanding results in my case. He achieved an outcome that exceeded my expectations, and I am incredibly grateful for his representation.
If you’re in search of a top-notch criminal defense attorney who is not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about your case, I wholeheartedly recommend Matt Ballard. He’s a true professional who will go above and beyond to protect your rights and deliver the best possible results.
Matt is an ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorney who cares about his clients. We hired him to represent our son for a traffic accident. He was very responsive and took the time to explain the law to our son. We highly recommend Matt if you are looking for a trustworthy and hard working lawyer.
Handling a wide array of traffic matters with an emphasis on reckless driving and driving suspended charges.
CRIMINAL, DUI, OR TRAFFIC PROBLEM? CALL FORMER PROSECUTOR MATT BALLARD FOR SOLUTIONS.
Matt Ballard of Ballard Law Firm was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. He graduated from Kecoughtan High School and received his Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Tech before earning his Juris Doctor from the College of William and Mary School of Law. After an internship at the National Labor Relations Board, Division of Judges, in Washington, DC, employment at the Law Firm of Jenkins & Rhea in Charlottesville, and six years of service as a prosecutor at the Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorney office, he joined the Smith Law Firm, where he practiced from 2010 to 2023. Licensed in all Virginia courts, as well as the Eastern and Western United States District Courts, Matt represents clients throughout the Commonwealth and focuses his practice on criminal defense, traffic defense, and accident cases.
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Posted by Lauren | September 29, 2023
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Top Notch Attorney
I can’t speak highly enough of Matt Ballard’s expertise and dedication. From the moment I consulted him about my legal matter, Matt exhibited a deep understanding of the law and a clear commitment to my case.
Throughout the process, Matt’s strategic approach and attention to detail were truly impressive. He left no stone unturned in building a strong defense on my behalf. His communication skills were exceptional; he kept me informed at every step and patiently answered all my questions, alleviating any concerns I had.
Most importantly, Matt’s efforts yielded outstanding results in my case. He achieved an outcome that exceeded my expectations, and I am incredibly grateful for his representation.
If you’re in search of a top-notch criminal defense attorney who is not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about your case, I wholeheartedly recommend Matt Ballard. He’s a true professional who will go above and beyond to protect your rights and deliver the best possible results.
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Posted by Karen | September 8, 2023
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Excellent Work Ethics
Matt is an ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorney who cares about his clients. We hired him to represent our son for a traffic accident. He was very responsive and took the time to explain the law to our son. We highly recommend Matt if you are looking for a trustworthy and hard working lawyer.
Posted by Dana | August 1, 2021
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Peace of Mind Quickly
I retained Matt Ballard to defend an assault/battery charge filed against me. I brought him in after the arraignment and he immediately put my mind at ease after our initial consultation. He then proceeded within 3 weeks to get the charge completely dismissed at the hearing. He was competent and professional but he gave me a confidence going into trial that I would have never had otherwise. Thanks again so very much Matt!
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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2021
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An angel by your side
I was charged with a Felony for the first time in my life. I was convinced I was going to go to jail. From the beginning Mr. Ballard was optimistic when I was not, encouraging, and kind when I saw no hope. He stood next to me in court and in a time I thought I would be scared to death I felt completely calm with him by my side. He went to bat for me and I got a great outcome. Mr. Ballard is an attorney who cares immensely for his clients and fights for clients like they are family.
Thank you sir I hope to one day be the man you are.
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Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2021
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Best Lawyer in the State
I could not have asked for a better lawyer. Seriously!
In my case, I was accused of shoplifting. It was a misunderstanding and an honest mistake but nonetheless, I was still charged for a crime. Scared and worried for the possible charges I was facing, I knew I needed to hire a lawyer. I searched on Avvo and found a couple lawyers with free consultations and that’s when I came across Matt. He was very honest and upfront from the get go. He informed me that he used to be a prosecutor, which gave me a gut feeling to hire him on the spot. It gave me reassurance that he could look at my case from both stand points and come up with the best possible result. Also, he’s very fair with his pricing! His assistant, Sandra, is amazing as well! She would call to check in and keep me updated with everything that was going on with my case. I met with Matt a handful of times and right before my court date. He would go over every aspect of my case and made sure he had a clear understanding of what happened. Once my court date came, he showed up when he said he would and came prepared to defend my case. Luckily, my case was dismissed.
If you by chance are accused of a crime and need a good.. scratch that.. THE BEST lawyer by your side, finish reading this review and give Matt a call! You will not be disappointed, I promise!
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Posted by Marshall | September 22, 2020
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Traffic ticket
He way way beyond his duty for me. He talked to police officer, then to judge. I was scared the start with, but he calmed me down and said I’ll take care of everything and he did
Posted by Gene | August 25, 2020
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Definitely 5 Star Lawyer
I had tickets in Newport News and Hampton courts back to back days. I consulted with Mr. Ballard and hired him. My first court date for one of the courts was during the midst of the Corona virus shut down, and Mr. Ballard was able to get a continuance. He was able to get both cases dismissed. He knows the court system very well. He and his team are the very best. I respect him very much.
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Posted by Kelley | March 16, 2020
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Amazing lawyer
I would like to take a moment to express my appreciation for the dedication and professionalism of Mr Ballard, I decided to hired him because since day one he expressed concern and provided to me that sense of trust which sometimes is hard to find in attorneys , with his knowledge and confidence my case was dismiss, what it could had been worse for the circumstances and lack and miss of information provided in the case. I highly recommend Mr Ballard.
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Posted by Charles G | March 16, 2020
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Best lawyer I’ve ever had.
I was recommended to Mr. Ballard by a friend due to a recent drug charge. Mr. Ballard worked tremendously for me and even though I have had prior arrests, he was able to keep me out of jail with no problem. Also he’s very reasonable with fees. I would definitely recommend him for your criminal defense.
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2020
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Phenomenal
First I would love to say Mr. Ballard is amazing. When I first consulted with him I could tell he was going to do his best. At times I questioned myself, but him and his team made sure they kept in touch with me throughout the process. He’s an amazing attorney. I would definitely recommend him to anyone I know that would need help in any situation similar to the one I was in. If you’re looking for someone who actually does there job at your defense, Matt Ballard is the guy.
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Posted by matthew | February 6, 2020
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got a serous speeding ticket?? then you need Matt!! hands down the best in this area.
I got caught red hand by HPT drag racing a buddy. I was charged with racing reckless. When I consulted with Matt, he informed me exactly what I was facing per state statue and the consequences if found guilty, which were not good. I got a good vibe from Matt when I talked he listened and asked questions. I could tell he enjoys helping the community in which he has grown up. once I hired Matt he laid out a plan to have the best outcome in my case. I did everything asked by matt. when we went to court he was able to work out a deal with the cop. Matt was able to talk the cop into dropping the charges and the case was dismissed. Matt is a solid guy, he had multiple plans in place in case of negotiating with cop did not work. I felt confident that I was going to beat the charges or at least have them reduced to something lower with Matt as my Lawyer. I will recommend Matt to any of my family and friends.
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Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2019
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Strongly recommended Mr.Ballard
Mr. Ballard was very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable during a time that could have turned out very bad. Although I would’ve liked to have had more communication with him prior to my court date .The few brief conversations we had I could tell he was very knowledgeable about the law and could tell he was the right man for the job. The day I showed up at the court house Mr. Ballard was very professional and got me the very best outcome I could’ve gotten. I will definitely recommend Mr.Ballard to anyone I know going through a bad situation and needs a lawyer. I highly recommend Mr. Ballard
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Posted by Logan | July 15, 2019
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Thank you Mr.Ballard !!
I couldn’t have pictured it going anymore perfect, Matt helped me move on and get the stress off my shoulders due to my case by getting it dismissed!! His skill, demeanor ,and professionalism is the reason why I walked away so happily Thank you Matt.
Posted by Matthew | July 9, 2019
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Well Spoken
One of the best spoken lawyers that I have interacted with. Got my case dismissed with ease and with a very professional and experienced demeanor. I will be using him if i ever get in trouble with the law again (knock on wood)
Posted by Edward | March 27, 2019
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No nonsense
This man knows what he's doing and you get what you pay for! He gets down to business right away no playing around! I highly recommend!
Thank you Mr. Ballard!
Posted by Jamie Jaroma | March 11, 2019
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Couldn’t have hired a better lawyer!
Matt Ballard is extremely professional. He told me all that he needed me to do from the first appointment. He was there any time I needed to call him or wanted to talk in person. I was terrified and he was extremely reassuring. In the end he got my case dismissed! It was a reckless driving going 90 or above. I reccomend him to anybody looking for a professional lawyer. His results speak for themselves.
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Posted by Lateesha | March 5, 2019
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Reckless Driving *Results were great *
I hired this attorney for my situation I had got back in November 2018 when I first spoke with Matt he was very understanding and was willing to do what he can to help so when I went to court 3/2109 the results were excellent to me and I would recommend him to all friends and family
Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2019
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Serious Drug charges!
In 2017 I was charged in the city of Hampton with several felony drug offences. I hired Matt Ballard from the Smith law firm. Matt went above and beyond for my case. The opposition attempted to do something unusual that Matt knew wasn't going to work in my favor. Due to this Matt fought tooth and nail to see that we would win this case. In my experience most attorneys would have just gone with the common wealth, but because of my attorney I am walking tall, free, and happy. Matt Ballard will fight for you harder than any other attorney in VA!!!
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Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2018
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Outstanding Attorney
I was represented by Matt Ballard on a criminal case. He is extremely determined and gives 100% on every aspect of the case. Not only did he ensure that I received a favorable outcome in court he cared about me as a person. It wasn't just about winning the case but making sure I was happy and satisfied as a client. I would highly recommend him as he is an outstanding attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2018
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You need Matt Ballard!!!
After consulting with about 10 different lawyers and having to fire an attorney for not returning my calls i was loosing hope in my case until i met with Matt Ballard. He is very professional and knowledgeable on the court system! Took his time and diligently coached me on what to expect and not to expect. Got back to me every time i called, and patient with all my questions. Very honest and doesn’t lie about his expectations in court. He helped me in a cross warrant assault case that usually gets thrown out but he prosecuted my case and the accusers of being found guilty. He did an amazing job and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I now have a piece of mind and it’s all for this guy! Even though I don’t plan on needing him again, I would 100% rehire him for any case in the future.
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"I endorse this lawyer.
I had cases against Matt for numerous years when I was a prosecutor in Newport News. They are battles. He does an awesome job and he fights very hard on behalf of his clients and gets them fantastic outcomes.
If I got in trouble, I would hire Matt in a split second to protect my freedom.
Awesome guy and an awesome lawyer!!!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is an excellent young attorney who went from being a dedicated prosecutor to a very able defense attorney. I recommend him enthusiastically."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 24
Relationship: Co-worker
"Matt Ballard is a great attorney who will do an outstanding job representing you. If Matt is your attorney, feel confident that he will work to get the best possible outcome."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 21
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. As a former prosecutor, Matt has excellent insight into how the Commonwealth's Attorney's prepare their cases. As a Defense Attorney, his intelligent, hardworking, and zealous approach to his cases make him an excellent choice for any prospective client."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Matthew Ballard is an incredibly skilled, dedicated, and experienced criminal trial attorney. I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Ballard from law school, to working side by side at the Commonwealth Attorney's Office, and now as fellow practitioners in the Hampton Roads Community. I can say, without reservation, that if you have a criminal matter and require excellent representation, then Mr. Ballard is and should be your choice. Matt Ballard is a true trial attorney and has distinguished himself in that regard. I have nothing but positive things to say regarding this attorney."