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Showing 11 - 15 of 44 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

help when needed

needed a local attorney and did a great job for us! Office staff is professional and courteous also.

Matthew Silva

Replied last October 23, 2018

I am happy that you had a good experience. There isn't enough details to remember your situation, but I can assure you that we appreciate your business. If you ever need anything, please feel free to reach out!

Posted by EJ | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney! Very happy I hired him

Matt was fantastic from day one. Very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the process and answer all my questions. He was highly recommended by my family practice lawyer when the opposing party (who lost custody battle) filed false charges in retaliation. Matt represented me, he is sharp and ...very skillful getting the facts straight. Justice was served and the charges were dismissed. Matt was a pleasure to work with, he went above and beyond to make sure he answered all my questions and concerns. Even though my case was a small case compared to the cases he handles, he gave me his full attention and made sure my case was handled in a timely manner. He offered really good advice on how to protect myself in the future and went above and beyond the call of duty. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat. He is one of a kind and one of the few lawyers who make you immensely grateful that they love their job truly and care about their small cases as much as they care about their big ones. Thank you Matt, you rock! <3

Matthew Silva

Replied last October 23, 2018

EJ: you were a total pleasure to work with. I am so very happy that this case has been dismissed. Your organization and attention to detail made representing you a breeze. Hopefully you won't have any more problems with the other side. I wish you the best of luck in all your future ambitions. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to call!

Posted by Adrian | August 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

ABSOLUTEY Phenomenal Lawyer

Mr. Silva has been my attorney on quite a few cases. He is the spitting image of what everyone should have in a Defense Attorney. His staff is EXTREMELY knowledgeable, punctual, and friendly. I have used other attorneys in the past that you could almost never get ahold of. This legal team will keep y...ou updated and informed all the way through! Mr. Silva doesn't just look for the easiest way to settle a case, he seeks the BEST possible outcome for the client through all means neccessary. I had several charges that could have resulted in some serious time in combination with some outside factors. This team got EVERY charge reduced or dropped by proving that I truly was mistreated during my altercations that caused said charges. He took every bit of time he needed to get the best outcome possible, and while I won't divulge details... Let's just say I feel like a free man again as of today! Matt is also extremely supportive of our local military and will proudly stand up for you in court! He has always ensured I knew that he appreciated my service to our great country. I can't Express the amount of gratitude I have for this legal team in writing! Thanks so much for everything!

Matthew Silva

Replied last August 17, 2018

Adrian: Thank you for the awesome review! I am very happy everything is resolved and done with. I hope that the stress of this situation is off of your shoulders and you can move ahead with ease. If you ever need anything, or know someone that does, please feel free to contact us! I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors!

Posted by Brittney | February 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

My case 2-22-18

Matt went above and beyond for my case. It has been a tough year but every time I consulted with Matt I felt better in knowing he had my best interest in mind. He proved just that in the court room. Not only did he defend me in my case but he’s improving my record with an expungement.

Matthew Silva

Replied last February 23, 2018

Brittney: I know that this has been an overwhelming year for you. You did well during the trial and the truth came out. I am happy the case was dismissed and that you can move on with your life. I am even more happy that you will be able to go forward without anything on your record. I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors!

Posted by KC Pearce | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Matthew Silva is an exceptional attorney. Case dismissed.

In 2015 the FBI raided my home, seized property, and charged me with 21 felonies that could have resulted in ten or more years of incarceration. Acting on a recommendation I hired Matthew Silva to handle my case. He worked patiently and methodically and listened to my concerns all along the way. M...y observation is that he is one of the most intelligent attorneys I have ever met and he has excellent instincts for knowing how to respond at different stages of the case. Silva got my CASE DISMISSED. If I had been convicted of even one of the felony charges my life would be much different for the worse than it is now. Silva saved me from some serious potential legal repercussions. You couldn't do better in the Jacksonville, NC area than to hire Silva to solve your legal issues.

Matthew Silva

Replied last January 24, 2018

Mr. Pearce: Thank you for the wonderful review. I enjoyed working with you on this case and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I hope the stress of having this situation has been lifted. Also, thank you for putting your trust in me over these last couple of years. I know there were times where the magnitude of what you were facing was daunting. I wish you the very best in all your future endeavors! If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

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