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Showing 76 - 80 of 106 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Dustin | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Not Guilty and so much more!

Most are willing to tolerate a certain level of conflict in order to reach the outcome of choice; however, Mr. Silva and his associates deliver the highest level of legal proficiency and professional conduct. I was arrested in April 2015 for DWI and went to trial in November 2015. Leading up to trial..., Mr. Silva and his staff kept me and my wife up to date on all court proceedings and trial preparations. As a law school graduate myself, I have a certain level of familiarity with the process that my wife does not. In my mind, Mr. Silva set himself apart from all his contemporaries during his interactions with my wife, who was both a corroborating and character witness in my case. She had extreme anxiety about testifying. Mr. Silva treated her with a delicate and courteous demeanor that alleviated her anxiety while encouraging her confidence. During trial, Mr. Silva demonstrated a commanding knowledge of the pertinent case law and zealously advocated for our side. I would unequivocally recommend Mr. Silva and his associates to anyone seeking legal counsel.

Matthew Silva

Replied last November 24, 2015

Dustin: I very happy the case was found Not Guilty. I believe we got a fair shake and I am also happy the case was dismissed by the judge prior to closing arguments. It would have been nice if the judge could have ruled on our motion prior to trial, but a win is a win. I hope this outcome helps you and your wife in your lofty ambitions. I wish you all the best in your career pursuits. If you, or anyone you know, ever need anything, please contact our firm. Best of luck!

Posted by Ryan | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney in Onslow County

Absolutely the best Attorney in Onslow County, he went above and beyond to help me. If your looking for an Attorney that really knows the laws and will do his absolute best to help you in every way possible then look no further, Matt Silva is definitely your guy.

Matthew Silva

Replied last September 23, 2015

Thanks a million, Ryan! I know this was a long and difficult road for you and I am happy that it is finally over. I wish you and your family the best of luck in all your future endeavors! If you ever need anything, or know someone that does, please give us a call.

Posted by Colt | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Swift Justice, Highly Recommended!

I was charged with a high level misdemeanor and found Mr. Silva through a recommendation. What a recommendation it was! He immediately began working on my case and kept me up to date with the information that was found. He's extremely friendly and can break things down for those not so savvy with the... law. Not to mention dominating the trial and obtaining a not guilty verdict. Mr. Silva is definitely one of the best attorneys out there if not the best. Thanks again!

Matthew Silva

Replied last August 24, 2015

Colt: I am happy that situation was able to be resolved relatively quickly. I also really enjoyed the trial . . . I am not happy you had to be involved, but I really enjoyed how well you and the rest of the witnesses did on the stand. I hope you and your family can move forward in peace (without the aggravation that caused this whole mess!). Thank you for the review and remember if there is anything I or my firm can do for you, or someone you know, please call us! Best of luck in all your future endeavors!

Posted by Jordan | August 12, 2015

Could not be happier

I contacted Mr. Silva shortly after I was arrested for a DUI. He promptly scheduled me for a free consultation and fit me in within a 2 days. This was my first arrest and I had no previous experience in talking to a lawyer or dealiing with the court system so I was pretty nervous. During my consultat...ion, he seemed to be very knowledgeable and explained everything that he would do to fight my case for me. He explained that he would begin reviewing the details and would pick out any little detail that he thought could help us dispute the officers findings and made sure that they followed procedure to a tee. After consulting with two other lawyers in Jacksonville, I decided that Mr. Silva was the best option. He was very open to any questions I had and didnt mind taking the time to explain anything that I did not understand. Since I had no prior experience in dealing with the court system, I put 100% faith in Mr. SIlva and let him come up with a strategy. I wont go into detail but he stuck to his plan and kept me informed along the way. Although the case took a while to resolve, the end result concluded with me not being convicted for the DUI and pleading guilty to a careless and wreckless citation which was only a small fine and court cost. I could not be more pleased with the outcome of my case. In addition to his excellent work, he also allowed me to pay him on a payment plan, which was abosoluty great as I am a student and could not afford to pay any attourney outright. While he may be a little more expensive than some other attourneys in the area, you get what you pay for and he delivered. I would not hesitate to hire him again should the occasion ever arise.

Matthew Silva

Replied last August 12, 2015

I am sorry it took so long for me to comment on the review . . . In any event, I am very happy with the outcome of your case. It was a tough situation and I know you had to appear in court a few times more than we had originally anticipated. Getting the DWI dismissed was totally worth it though. I hope you have a great career and if there is anything we can help with, please give us a call. Best of luck in all your endeavors!

Posted by Michael | August 12, 2015

Best Attorney In NC

After earing my Bachelor & Master degrees, I was faced with a serious hurdle - my felony conviction from 10 years prior. After contacting numerous lawyers in the area who were either unwilling or unable to provide any help, I finally found Mr. Silva. Mr. Silva's credentials were impeccable and as a... result, I hired him after our consultation. The best part of my experience with Mr. Silva was his professionalism and customer service AFTER being retained. In my particular case, the legal process would take roughly 3 years. During the course of this process, Mr. Silva was always a phone call away. Messages were always met with timely responses. Meetings were scheduled and kept. Plans which were developed together were acted upon. Updates were in real time. This emphasis on his clients is what separates Mr. Silva from the rest of the pack. Mr. Silva reviewed the case, found several legal discrepancies, was then able to have the case reopened, my felony conviction was overturned, and now my record is being expunged. Mr. Silva's dedication to his clients and skill sets are unmatched in Jacksonville, NC. If you are looking for an attorney who will not only get results, but also treat you with the highest level of customer service, look no further than Mr. Silva as your attorney.

Matthew Silva

Replied last August 12, 2015

Michael: Thank you for the positive review. I am very happy that we were able to reopen your case and get the felony conviction dismissed. I know it was a long road, but the results were worth it! Best of luck to you and all of your endeavors! If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to call.

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