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Showing 81 - 85 of 110 reviews | Criminal Defense

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 Natalie | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Top Criminal Defense Lawyer

I recently hired Matt Silva to represent me for a misdemeanor charge. I quickly discovered how lucky I was to have acquired his representation. Matt is tenacious and an extremely experienced defender, who brings unyielding loyalty to his clients. Matt was very easy to communicate with, during my init...ial consult. He stayed focused, took notes and actually listened. Matt guided me through the process of building my case and properly providing evidence. During my consult, I learned Matt was a former prosecutor and extremely diverse in the judicial process. At that moment all my anxiousness and worry went way. I refer to Matt’s staff as gladiators. They were prompt to return my calls, emails and continuously kept me updated during the entire process. Matt Silva was a vicious pittbull while defending me. Matt comes across as confident for a reason. He is the TOP criminal defense attorney in North Carolina. I have already referred people to Matt Silva and will never recommend anyone in the state of North Carolina, except Matt Silva. A simple 5 star review of Matt is insulting as he exceeded the standards that are set for a normal attorney.

Matthew Silva

Replied last October 15, 2015

Thank you very much, Natalie! I enjoyed working with you very much and appreciate all the referrals you have sent my way. I am very pleased with the outcome of your case and enjoyed the trial. In fact, it was probably the funnest trial I have had in a long time. I know it was a stressful endeavor for you, but I am glad you can move past that situation!

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Client's Best Interest First

Matt took me on as a client while I was facing a life ruining charge with optimism and encouragement. He even took time out of his weekend to meet with me. He explained my options and which routes were the most viable and advantageous for my case. No BS, he won't be the guy that just tells you what y...ou want to hear. Silva knows the courtroom like the back of his hand and has a great rapport with the court staff. He took me from one of the lowest points in my life and gave me a second chance. If you want an attorney who will FIGHT for the best deal he can, Matt Silva is your man. He saved my life.

Matthew Silva

Replied last August 24, 2015

You didn't use your name, so I will not either. I am incredibly pleased with the outcome! I know what a horrible and terrifying predicament you were in. I am glad that it is over for you and I am happy that you can move on with your career plan. If you ever need anything, or know someone that does, please feel free to contact me or my office. Again, best of luck in all your future endeavors!

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!

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