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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.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2015

Look No Further!

I live out of state and was charged with serious crimes while working in NC. Facing a criminal case is daunting enough, but to try to manage it from thousands of miles away is simply terrifying. Mr. Silva took my case, handled every single detail for me, worked his magic and successfully got every ...single charge dismissed! I cannot recommend Mr. Silva's services enough. Knowing you have someone knowledgeable, skilled and, most importantly, truly concerned with the outcome of your personal case is priceless! Thank you for all of your hard work!

Matthew Silva

Replied last August 10, 2015

Thank you very much for the positive review. I am happy the charges were dismissed . . . I wish it could have happened a long time ago. If you or someone you know ever needs something in the future, please contact us. We would be happy to help! Best of luck in all your endeavors!

Posted by Lindsey | August 06, 2015

He is the attorney you want by your side in court!

Wow, I dont know where to start. I am not one to usually write and leave reviews but the least I can do for this man is leave a great one! A few months ago I got myself into some trouble and was facing a charge that could have made it hard for me to get my nursing liscense. I read online about numero...us lawyers and when I found Mr. Silva, that second, I knew he was the one for me! I had never been in trouble before in my life and was always a straight A student and was worried how he would look at me for my mistake. When I contacted his office the girl on the phone was BEYOND nice and helpful, Mr. Silva actually met with us after office hours on a weekend before a holiday. When I finally met him I couldn't stop thinking how thankful I was for him to be my attorney. When I had lost all hope in everything else I did have hope in him. He was so professional, intelligent, and confident. I had a tricky case but he had a good and was not going to give up on me. I left his office feeling relieved for the first time since this has happened. To sum things up, I went to court once and later that evening received a phone call from Matt saying he got my case dismissed!!!! Wow I was speechless! He truly is amazing, has changed my life, I will always remember him and be great full for the hard work and dedication he showed me. If anyone is reading this wondering wether he is the attorney you are going to hire, please do me a favor and hire him! It was the best decision I've ever made. I had no idea what a lawyer would cost and to be honest I imagined them being triple what he actually was. His team is very willing to work with you and accept an easy month payment. In my opinion he was worth much much more than what he charged!! I hope this review can help others like the ones I read about him have helped me. One thing I can assure you about this man is that he is THE absolute best and you WON'T want any other attorney handling your case!! May God bless you Mr.Silva and your office for all your help!

Matthew Silva

Replied last August 06, 2015

Lindsey: Thank you for the awesome review. I am very pleased that the case was dismissed. I know it was a stressful time, but now you can move on without any worries! I hope you have a great career as a nurse! If there is anything I can do for you or someone you know, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Take care and best of luck in all your endeavors!

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