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Rachel Mattie is a criminal defense attorney in the Orlando area. Ms. Mattie is a former Assistant Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orange County, Florida. As an Assistant Public Defender, Ms. Mattie represented hundreds of indigent clients in the Central Florida community in both County and Circuit Court, defending various criminal matters including juvenile offenses, traffic cases, DUIs, thefts, drug possession, violations of probation, and more. While at the Public Defender’s Office, Ms. Mattie developed a passion for not only active litigation and trial strategy, but more importantly, client satisfaction. Ms. Mattie is not only committed to achieving favorable results, but also ensuring that her clients fully understand the legal process and are actively involved in the outcome of their case.
Ms. Mattie’s decision to pursue a career in criminal law began at a young age. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Ms. Mattie was exposed to a community with one of the highest violent crime rates in America. This sparked an initial interest in the prosecutorial side of crime. However, in high school, Ms. Mattie began volunteering as a peer representative for teenagers accused of low-level offenses through the Duval County Teen Court Program. Ms. Mattie learned just how rewarding it is to be a voice for others and serve as an advocate in the criminal justice system. It was then that Ms. Mattie developed a distinct interest in effectively representing the accused and protecting constitutional rights.
Ms. Mattie graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Legal Studies, with minors in Criminal Justice and Political Science. She was the recipient of the Bright Future’s Scholarship and an Academic Competitiveness grant upon admission. Ms. Mattie attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando and graduated in the top 10% of her class. Ms. Mattie was elected Editor-in-Chief of Barry Law Review in her second year, authored two articles selected for publication, was employed by the school as a Research Assistant, and developed a symposium that focused on self-defense law and ethical prosecution that attracted over 100 attendees from across the state.
Ms. Mattie is currently a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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Acquired: 2015
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1945 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL, 32806
35 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Laurel | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Do not hire
In my opinion, if you have received a DUI ticket you should not use Ms. Mattie as your attorney. I feel she mislead me from our first appointment in March 2019 saying she felt we had a good case and that she felt strongly she could get me a reduced charge or a complete dismissal. What she omitted, ...
Laurel, I am sorry you feel this way, but your review is inaccurate and misleading. There were no surprise fees. You signed a contract when you hired me which included our trial fee. Unfortunately, legal representation is not free and neither are things such as retaining expert witnesses for a potential trial. The large majority of criminal cases end in a decision needing to be made between taking your case to trial and fighting the charges or entering a guilty plea. I am glad you were able to find a lawyer who helped you do the latter and I wish you the best in the future.
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney, the Best!
Rachel Mattie was my attorney and her assistant was Billie Guertin. I highly recommend Rachel for your case. With Rachel’s hard work my case was completely dismissed. It is with such a humble and grateful heart that I truly thank her for listening to the truth. Words are not enough to express just ho...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Ellen Jewell RN
I had the unfortunate experience of being stopped and charged with a DUI which would have violated my probation. From the first moment I met Rachel she filled me with such confidence that the whole stop wasn't a good stop and said " we got this!" and then she hugged me and lifted me out of a very da...
Posted by Marilyn K Thomas | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Skilled, Passionate, The Best Attorney in Orlando
From the first contact with Bill, everyone at the Umansky Law firm was professional, understanding and in general treated me with respect. Most importantly they listened to me and my needs with honesty and understanding. Rachel was there whenever I needed her, if even to answer a quick email. Without...
Posted by James | August 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Aggressive and Passionate
Rachel got my case dropped due to her aggressivenesss and knowledgeable legal processs. Rachel also didn't have much time after I switched lawyers later in my case and did such a phenomenal job. I now have an attorney I can go to if I ever need one again.
"Rachel is an incredible attorney. She taught a class to new lawyers on how to read and understand driving records that was incredibly useful. She will fight hard for her clients."
"As a prosecutor, I respected Ms. Mattie for her knowledge of criminal law and her professionalism. As a criminal defense attorney, I highly admire her dedication to her clients and the fact that she always, always goes the extra mile for the people who trust her with their case. If you have Ms. Mattie representing you, you are no doubt in good hands! You're lucky to have her in your corner!"
"Rachel is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and goes the extra mile for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Rachel is dedicated and knows the law -- she'll press when appropriate and maneuvers for her client's best advantage."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've seen her in action while she was at the PD's office and I've seen her in action in private practice. She's on it! If you have Rachel in your corner you can expect she's going to fight for the best possible outcome."
"Rachel is an intelligent, passionate and personable attorney. She knows how to get favorable results for her clients and she often does because she genuinely wants to see her clients be given second chances. I confidently endorse this attorney."
"Rachel is an up and coming star. Smart, organized and tenacious, she believes that every client deserves her best! I endorse her!"
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2017 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, The Umansky Law Firm
2015 - 2017
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender's Office Ninth Judicial Circuit
2018 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Central Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BS - Bachelor of Science
2007
High School Diploma
2015
2014
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