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Posted by Rex | March 11, 2015

The Man, The Myth, The Silva

Mathew Vernon Silva is by far the best attorney to ever have on this planet. The man takes care of you. Makes sure you are understanding of the actions he is going to take before, during, and after everything is all said and done with. He is extremely professional. My experience with Mr. Silva as my... legal representative was outstanding. He broke down everything to me that I could understand. When we took trial he had me well prepared to everything the D.A. was going to try to use against me. We won the case and I busted out into tears. The man single handedly helped me salvage my life back into control and made sure my military career was saved with a honorable discharge. I EXTREMELY recommend his legal representation for DWI's and any other legal issues. He's a go getter and takes your matters very seriously and is flat out incredible. He is flat out a good dude and takes his job to new professional heights.

Matthew Silva

Replied last March 11, 2015

Rex: Thank you so much for the great review. I know this situation felt like a million pounds with all the pressure the military was putting on you. I am happy that you can move on with your life and future endeavors. If you ever need anything, or know someone who needs help, please contact us! Remember to keep in touch.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2014

Mr. Silva and his firm will take OWNERSHIP OF YOUR DILEMMA unlike NO OTHER

Mr. Silva and his firm will OWN your dilemma and fight with TRUE LOYALTY, as opposed to the standard "Go through the motions" attorneys who simply take your money and play the game as the system demands, Working with such a "system" lawyer will insure that your fate is indeed pre-determined due to e...verybody, including your lawyer, playing their normal role in a scenario oft repeated ad nauseum. The previous lawyer who was helping me "fight" the questionable accusations put forth by the local law enforcement and assistant DA was a CLOSE FRIEND OF THE DA AND THE COPS THEMSELVES! It is impossible to gain headway going against the agenda of the cops and the DA if the attorney himself is in league with these very same people! This is where Mr. Silva and his firm contrast with all others. He has demonstrated his fearlessness in bucking the system, such that your need for justice is paramount, regardless of the number of feathers he is forced to ruffle in the status quo "Good ole boy network" that most hapless victims, such as myself, find themselves in. In other words, in contrast to virtually ALL attorneys having allegiance only to this very system where they have forged their day in day out work world, Matt will have his allegiance and loyalty only for YOU, his client. Not only that, but he compassionately uses his calm and soothing professional manner to fully explain all aspects of your case such that your overwhelming feelings of helplessness and victimization dissipates and begins to be replaced with hope. He is always willing without hesitation to answer your questions and address your concerns to your satisfaction, often sacrificing his own personal time to insure that your needs are met. With such an unfailing demonstration of character and integrity, I am now proud to call Matt my friend.

Matthew Silva

Replied last December 11, 2014

Thank you very much for this terrific review. I have always been happy to represent you and I will be happy to represent you in the future. I hope that you never need a lawyer again and I hope that all of your other litigation ends swiftly. I know this was a terrible two years, but you kept your integrity and character intact when so many others would have fallen short. I look forward to seeing you again soon - on a social level!

Posted by Trista | April 21, 2014

Highly recommended

I hired Mr. Silva in 2012 for DUI charges. He was very easy to work with. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I would not recommend anyone else for this type of case. I was very happy with the service he provided.

Matthew Silva

Replied last April 21, 2014

I am very happy at the outcome of your case. If there is anything else I can do for you, please let us know!

Posted by damaris | November 08, 2013

Simply Amazing !!!

My son was stationed in North Carolina in the Marine Corps and was arrested and charged with 5 felonies,although he was never in any previous trouble the degree of the charges were extreme and he was looking at mandatory jail time. We live in Florida and when we looked into lawyers in North Carolina ...Mr.Silva had great reviews,we called him and he was honest about the situation and what he could do for us ,we put our faith into him from states away knowing nothing about north Carolina laws, when we met at the jail in person he gave me hope and spoke truthfully about the case, he was extremely nice to us and our son making sure my son was okay daily while he was in jail and very knowledgeable about my son's situation, my son had a 250000 secured bond and only spent 3 weeks in jail and was released at 1200 dollars bond, Mr.Silva took care of our legal issues without us having to return to North Carolina ,his charges were dropped to misdemeanors and only received unsupervised probation and court fees, my son almost lost many years of his life for a childish mistake ,so to us Mr.Silva was a true blessing and we are truly grateful to him for his hard work, we will never forget him and believe he is worth every penny...he is the man to have on your side......THANK YOU MR.SILVA !!!!!

Matthew Silva

Replied last November 11, 2013

Thank you so much for this review! I enjoyed working with you and your family and I hope nothing but the best for you in the future. I am very pleased that this situation was resolved with a positive solution. If there is anything else we can do for you, please do not hesitate to call. You are a valued client and I will always be willing to help.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2013

PREVIOUS CLIENT

After working with a few attorney's in the past, the professionalism and dedication that Mr. Silva gives to a case is beyond impressive. I am so thankful to have worked with Mr. Silva and for the wonderful job he did. He exceeded my expectations in every way possible. I would recommend Mr. Silva t...o anyone.

Matthew Silva

Replied last July 11, 2013

Thank you for the positive feedback. If there is anything you need in the future, please remember that my firm handles Family Law, Real Estate Closings, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Corporate Transactions, and both Federal and State Criminal Defense. In addition, we plan to add a Tax Attorney and Immigration attorney in the coming months. Take care and good luck in all your endeavors.

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