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Matthew Ian Lufrano
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Biography
Matthew Lufrano was born in Chicago Illinois. He moved to Jacksonville at the age of six. It was in this wonderful city that Matthew Lufrano grew up, and he remained in Jacksonville for the next twelve years. It wasn't until college that he took a brief leave of absence from this city.
Mr. Lufrano attended the University of Florida in Gainesville for his undergraduate studies, where he studied both political science and psychology. In 2006, he was inducted into the prestigious honors society, Phi Beta Kappa, and graduated cum laude with bachelor's degrees in both political science and psychology. During his undergraduate studies, Mr. Lufrano developed an intense passion for community service, and that drive to help others is something that remains with him to this day.
Upon finishing his undergraduate work, Mr. Lufrano remained at the University of Florida to study law. It was during the first semester of law school that he received the book award for professional responsibility. Following his first year of studies at law school, Mr. Lufrano interned for the Federal Public Defenders Office in Jacksonville. As a legal intern, he learned about the vast web of vibrations that a criminal proceeding can have, as well as the importance of a vigorous defense. After this internship, he returned to Gainesville to complete his legal studies, but his passion for criminal defense never wavered. In 2009, Mr. Lufrano obtained his Juris Doctor.
Upon passing the Florida Bar Exam and being admitted into the Florida Bar, Mr. Lufrano immediately started a job working as an Assistant Public Defender in Jacksonville. As an APD, he hit the ground running, initially defending clients charged with misdemeanors before ultimately defending others facing felonies. Moreover, during his four-year tenure as an APD, Mr. Lufrano tried well over 60 cases on charges ranging from theft and DUI to first-degree murder. During this run at the Public Defender's Office, Mr. Lufrano was also named the Public Defender's Office 2012 Trial Attorney of the Year.
In early 2014, Mr. Lufrano left the Public Defender's Office with his good friend and colleague Diana Johnson. Their goal was to form a criminal defense firm in Jacksonville that could represent a client at all three possible levels of criminal prosecution: pretrial, trial and appeal. It was out of this dream that Johnson and Lufrano, P.A. was born.
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Licensed in Florida for 16 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
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Johnson and Lufrano, P.A.
1010 East Adams Street, Suite 205, Jacksonville, FL, 32202-3109
Johnson and Lufrano, P.A.
1010 Eats Adams Street, Suite 205, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
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Posted by James | July 31, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Impeccable Service
Mr. Lufrano is my attorney from now on.....Impeccable service. I was given constant updates on my case via phone calls and emails. I was emailed copies of all motions filed on my behalf (e.g., waiver of appearance , and discovery).
Matthew Ian Lufrano's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Lufrano is a hard working, dedicated and detail oriented advocate for his clients. His trial experience, and success, is a testament to the way he practices law. You will be in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Matt is an outstanding trial lawyer and is highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt has a great reputation for criminal defense in the North Florida community. He is respected by both judges and fellow criminal defense attorneys."
"Matt and I represented an individual who was facing a 15 year minimum mandatory sentence. After trial, we obtained a not guilty verdict and our client walked out of the front door of the courthouse. Matt is without a doubt one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Jacksonville. I would recommend him to my friends and family without hesitation."
"Matt is hands down one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Jacksonville. If you hire Matt, you are getting an attorney that leaves no stone unturned, takes his cases personal, and is an exceptional speaker in front of juries that obtains the results his clients' lives depend on."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lufrano is thoughtful, compassionate, well-prepared, and truly exceptional in the courtroom. I have been fortunate to work with him on several occasions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lufrano is a true professional and zealous advocate."
"Matt Lufrano is one of the hardest working and smartest attorney's handling criminal defense matters in Jacksonville. Having tried cases with Matt, I know he leaves no stone unturned when working up a case. Affectionately known as "Let 'em Loose Lufrano", his reputation is well-deserved."
"Matt is a brilliant attorney and a passionate advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, The Florida Bar
2012
Trial Attorney of the Year, 4th Circuit Public Defender
2006
Book Award in Professional Responsibility, University of Florida Levin College of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Shareholder, Johnson and Lufrano, P.A.
2009 - 2014
Assistant Public Defender, 4th Circuit Office of the Public Defender
Associations
2014 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Education
2009
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Florida Public Defender Association Summer Conference
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