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Acquired: 1978
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1520 E Livingston St, Orlando, FL, 32803-5436
7 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
STAY AWAY!!!!!
I hired Thomas for a pending case in FL after I retained and paid for his services I never heard from him again besides one call I contacted him. I called court to see when my court date and the clerk told me the state dropped all charges. I called Mr Matthews to refund my money since I never used hi...
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney
DUI
Mr. Mathews is the absolute best. From the very beginning to the end and even after the case, he is always willing to listen and help. He helped me with my DUI case a few years ago and was able to get it dropped and expunged, with Pretrial Diversion. He explains things very thoroughly and is extremel...
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Honest
There are not words to tell you how grateful I am to you for helping me obtain the best possible outcome . . . Thank you so much for your kindness and patience. I’ve worked with and hired many lawyers over the course of my business career, but you are by far the most professional and talented I have ...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Calming and Extremely Knowledgable - Outstanding Attorney
Tom Matthews was outstanding in both his compassion for our situation, honestly and gut level decision making ability to properly defend, as well as his knowledge and respect he has in the Legal community in Orlando. We had to hired him to assist a family member and he was honest and forth right and...
Posted by Randy | November 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Defense lawyer
I have used Thomas Matthews on numerous occasions and I am extremely happy with his services. When you call him he either answers the phone or gets right back to you
"I strongly endorse Thomas Matthews. I have known Tom since 1979 when we both started at the State Attorney’s Office in Orlando. I know Tom extremely well. I can categorically state that Tom is an extremely diligent, hard-working, conscientious, open-minded and highly intelligent attorney. Tom is highly professional in the way he handles his cases and the way he interacts with opposing attorneys and Judges. Tom is always extremely well-prepared for court, always represents himself in a highly professional manner, and is a genuine and sincere hardworking individual. Tom is an outstanding lawyer who has had an extremely strong work ethic. Tom fully understands all aspects of the criminal justice system. Tom is one of the few lawyers who fully researches his cases and is extremely strong when it comes to his working knowledge of criminal law. If you are thinking of hiring Mr. Matthews, I would strongly recommend you do so. I highly endorse Thomas Matthews."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been acquainted with Mr Matthews for many years. He is one of the most skilled and competent attorneys in our community. I would give him the highest endorsement possible"
"I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer. I’ve known Tom for the greater majority of my legal career. Tom enjoys an excellent reputation in our legal community as well as the respect of the judiciary. Tom is honest, dependable, hard-working and intellectually honest."
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2010
Certificate of Appreciation for representing a Police Officer, Central Florida Police Benevolent Association
2003
Certificate of Appreciation, Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association
1992
Certificate of Appreciation, Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association
1982 - 2016
Owner, Law Office of Thomas M Matthews
2000 - Present
Criminal Law Section of The Florida BarMember
1995 - Present
Florida Bar, Certification CommitteeBoard Certified Criminal Trial Specialist
1979 - Present
The Florida Bar AssociationMember
1994 - 1997
Professional Stress Committee of The Florida BarMember
1992 - 1994
Traffic Rules Committee of The Florida BarMember
All three cases dismissed.
Racketeering and all other charges dismissed except one. Eight months house arrest followed by 5 years of probation.
Client wound up with 2 misdemeanors, no adjudications (no convictions), and a year of probation. After the probation the record of the case was sealed.
All charges dismissed
Both defendants found not guilty of all charges after a jury trtial.
Client found not guilty of all 18 counts after a jury trial.
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English