Thomas Michael Matthews

Thomas Michael Matthews

4.4
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1520 E Livingston St, Orlando, FL

About Thomas

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

criminal defense including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic and juvenile

44 years | 5,000 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 47 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1978

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Thomas Michael Matthews

1520 E Livingston St, Orlando, FL, 32803-5436

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Thomas Michael Matthews's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

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...s services and he answered only to tell me he needed it to retain for another 90 days because the state could bring charges back up I said ok. I then proceeded to reach out for my retainer back and he blocked me won’t return my emails or voicemails. Mr Matthews took full advantage of me because I live out of state thinking he can keep my retainer. I never used his services or even talked my case over with him and never steeped in a court room. Do not use him he is bad businessman and will take full advantage of you too. He will promise you the world then leave you hanging and probably block you and not return your calls and keep your money. Just don’t want people to get screwed over like he screwed me because I’m out of state. Just putting this out there everyone needs to know what he did to me. I do not recommend Mr Matthews to anyone. Stay away.

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...y patient and organized with his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing help!

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 ...ever met. I thank you............... and my family thanks you too.

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... explained a process we were entirely unfamiliar with. He gave us straight talk about the situation and potential outcomes and what the options were given the circumstances. Refreshing in an attorney. The situation was resolved legally by him.

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

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Thomas Michael Matthews's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neal McShane

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Grady Ayers

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Adam Reiss

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1982 - 2016

Owner, Law Office of Thomas M Matthews

Associations

2000 - Present

Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar

Member

1995 - Present

Florida Bar, Certification Committee

Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist

1979 - Present

The Florida Bar Association

Member

1994 - 1997

Professional Stress Committee of The Florida Bar

Member

1992 - 1994

Traffic Rules Committee of The Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lead Attorney

All three cases dismissed.

Lead Attorney

Racketeering and all other charges dismissed except one. Eight months house arrest followed by 5 years of probation.

Lead Attorney

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.

Lead Attorney

All charges dismissed

Lead Attorney

Both defendants found not guilty of all charges after a jury trtial.

Lead Attorney

Client found not guilty of all 18 counts after a jury trial.

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Education

1978

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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