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Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer in Town

Mr. Silva is a very knowledgeable and an efficient attorney. He works for you with the intent of winning your case, is the best lawyer in town & has proven this by beating a lot of cases in the Jacksonville area.

Matthew Silva

Replied last September 21, 2022

Thank you very much for the great review! I wish I knew who you were so I could call and thank you! I hope that whatever I did took some stress away from your life. Best of luck in all your future endeavors.

Posted by Jesse | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

If you don’t want to lose, this is your man

I received a terrible DWI at a checkpoint. I hired Matt Silva and he took care of everything….I literally didn’t have to do anything. Normally DWI/DUI’s can linger in the court system for years, I made it extremely clear that my job was on the line and it had to be heard quickly. It only took a few m...onths before my case went before a judge. Mr. Silva did his homework and shut it tf down for me in court and had everyone but me looking stupid. He was able to get my DWI reduced to a much lower sentence. If it wasn’t for him I would have been fired, license gone for a year, and either community service/jail time. Could not have been happier; definitely recommend.

Matthew Silva

Replied last August 16, 2022

Jesse: It was a pleasure to represent you. I have never seen a DWI like yours and probably never will again. I am happy we were able to get rid of it and that you can move on with your career. If you or anyone you know needs help, please do not hesitate to contact my office!

Posted by Benjamin | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Jacksonville’s Best Criminal Attorney

Most reviews for attorneys are based on the outcome of the case and I can say that regardless of the outcome of my case, Mr. Silva exceeded my expectations with his dedication, professionalism, honesty, and knowledge of the criminal court system and it’s laws. During the course of my case Mr. Silva a...nd his staff remained in constant communication with me and relayed important information about my case and what I could expect. Mr. Silvia’s study of the law and his vast knowledge of case law makes him a valuable asset to anyone facing a criminal court proceeding. I would highly recommend Mr. Silva and his staff.

Matthew Silva

Replied last May 25, 2022

Thanks, man! I am so happy your case was dismissed. I know this was the longest road you had to travel, but I am happy with the outcome. I hope you never need my help again, but if you know someone that does, send them my way! Best of luck on all your future endeavors!

Posted by Barbara | March 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Performance and Professionalism

Mr. Silva created an atmosphere of confidence and understanding. From the initial meeting, long stents of continuances due to COVID, and through the end Mr. Silva always provided confidence and reassurance to me and my family. A temporary laps in judgement on my part turned into what seemed like a wo...rst case scenario for me and my family. Mr. Silva saw it for what it was, an honest mistake. And with this mindset, he went to work defending me. Through his years of experience, his meticulous attention to detail and methodical execution of judicial procedures, Mr. Silva was able to persuaded the court that forgiveness not penalty was the justice I would receive. Rightfully so, debt was owed to the court in form of monetary payment, but that was the extent of punishment. For this, I can not thank or praise Mr. Silva and his team enough. My family and I are truly blessed to have such a wonderful lawyer and legal team as them. Mr. Silva will always fight for his clients through legal means with results surpassing expectations.

Matthew Silva

Replied last March 25, 2022

Thank you very much for the positive review, Barbara! I am happy that your case was resolved favorably and you can move on with your life! Also, thank you for choosing my firm to represent you. It was a pleasure to work with you and I wish the very best in all of your future endeavors. If you ever need any help, or know someone that does, please give us a call!

Posted by Jennifer | January 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Ideal Legal Representation

The ideal vision of legal representation. Absolutely amazing. From reading reviews i know that either your first few words are a yes or a no. For Mr. Silva i can say it's an absolute yes. If you have a hole punched in your boat either: you need someone to help shovel the water out or to repair the ho...le. In my situation Mr. Silva did both. I am beyond grateful for more than my particular outcome, (which was positive) but his over all attention to my specific circumstances. One thing that became overwhelming apparent is how unfair the system can be to individuals. Mr. Silva and his staff made exceeding effort to understand and validate my individual circumstances. To me that was invaluable. My particular case took 3 yrs to resolve, and during that entire time Mr. Silva and his team treated me as if i had just walked through the door, equally as important and urgent as anyone else. I am so grateful to his service and his entire team from the communication of the front office to himself. Any questions or corcerns i had were met with understanding and answer. At no point during the process did i feel like i was alone or 'in the dark'. I always felt as though i had someone on my side. Mr. Silva dedicated himself and his team for 3 years to ensure that i had the best possible outcome for my situation. When i envision legal representation at its 'ideal' Mr. Silva encompasses that vision fully.

Matthew Silva

Replied last February 04, 2022

Jennifer: What an awesome review! Thank you so much for mentioning my staff in this. They try very hard to help everyone and they are the backbone of my firm. Unfortunately, many people overlook their efforts. I am very happy that your case is over and gone. I know it was a long road but I think winning was worth it! I wish you the best of luck in your career!

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