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Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney and Very Professional

All I can say is Matt is awesome. He practically saved my life in a very serious situation. Without his professional help I would not be hear right now to right this review. He stopped a situation from getting out of hand and ruining several lives in the process. He was very helpful and non judge...mental throughout the entire process. No other lawyer would've been able to handle my situation the way he did. He actually prevented me from even being charged. I am sorry , but that is all of the details I can provide. I would recommend him to anyone who needs and attorney in any given situation. I also like the fact that he is a family man. Thank you so much; From: G.G.

Matthew Silva

Replied last September 26, 2017

I know anonymity is important to you, but I want you to know that I remember your situation. I am very happy that I could help and thank you for the positive review. I rarely get cases before someone gets charged and I want to thank you for putting your trust in me. If there is ever anything else I can do for you, please do not hesitate to call. I am very pleased we were able to avoid charges as that would have been a nightmare for everyone involved. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Posted by Luke | September 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Breath of relief

I met Mr. Silva over the phone in October 2016. I had just been in a serious single vehicle accident (I swerved into a ditch to avoid a collision). The state charged me with a litany of items, with a DWI and reckless driving being the most serious. I was in a wheelchair for four months, during which ...time Mr. Silva and his staff kept me posted on the case as it progressed. Now it is September 2017, and we finished trial. Mr. Silva and I were of one mind; this was a trial case from the beginning and we would not want to resolve this any other way. This morning, as soon as Mr. Silva stepped into the courtroom, he commanded the space. When we finally arrived at my case (3 pm), we brought up critical factors in my testimony and the officer's. Ultimately, I was found not guilty on 4/5 charges, and responsible for an infraction of exceeding safe speed (the other 1/5). Mr. Silva was an absolute godsend; if you're on the fence at all, don't be. He is a true professional.

Matthew Silva

Replied last September 06, 2017

Luke: thank you for the awesome review. It was a pleasure to work with you. You did a perfect job testifying and I think that is what really turned the tide. I am glad that you didn't accept any of the plea offers and stayed firm in your resolution. If you or anyone you know needs help, please do not hesitate to contact me. I wish you the absolute best in all your future endeavors.

Posted by Dianne | July 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Determined

The firm is always professional & ready to inform you of every possible outcome your case could have from the most likely result to the most unlikely. You're never left in the dark, about any part of your case from your financial obligation to the outcome they expect for you. I would recommend this f...irm for your beginning through to your end result!

Matthew Silva

Replied last July 06, 2017

Thank you so much for the great review. I really appreciate the feedback and I, along with my staff, will continue to strive to provide excellent service. I wish the best for you and your family!

Posted by Chuck | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Peace of Mind

Entering a Courtroom can be a very scary experience, Mr. Silva stepped in an took that fear away from us. My son was faced with multiple DWI charges while having prior convictions of the same. Every understanding that we had surrounding the consequences of his charges all resulted in him having to se...rve significant time incarcerated. As a result of Mr. Silva's experience in both private practice and in the District Attorneys office he was able to navigate the judicial process for us and delivered a result far beyond our greatest expectations. Since that time Matt has handled a number of other family concerns of which we have always been pleased with the results. As a long time resident of Onslow County I cannot think of a better attorney that I could recommend, and I often do. He is definitely in my opinion one of the top if not the best legal minds in the State.

Matthew Silva

Replied last July 05, 2017

Chuck, thank you very much for the kind words and excellent review! It really does mean a lot to me. I enjoyed working with you son . . . he has a good heart. I am glad that he is passed that rough patch in his life. I wish the absolute best for you and your family!

Posted by Tootie Lucas | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer in NC

My son hired Mr. Silva, he was looking at a significant amount of mandatory prison time. Mr. Silva worked his magic and my son only recieved probation. When I walked out of the court room I was one happy mama. I highly recommend anyone in legal trouble to hire Mr. Silva, he will always have your best... interest.

Matthew Silva

Replied last July 04, 2017

Thank you very much for the review, Ms. Lucas. I am very, very happy that you son didn't have to spend any time in prison. I really enjoyed working with both you and your son. Thank you for your hard work as well! I know you had to attend many court dates and I believe that contributed to the successful outcome! Best of luck in all your endeavors and if you ever need something, please do not hesitate to give me a call.

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