Matthew Phillip Glassman

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Matthew Phillip Glassman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

600 SouthWest 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Law Offices of Matthew Glassman - From Misdemeanors to Murder, I got you covered. Call now to set up your free consultation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

I specialize in major crimes including: murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, sexual battery, armed burglaries, complex economic crimes and drug trafficking. I have handled cases from misdemeanor battery and DUI all the way up to first degree murder.

20 years | 3,500 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

Traffic Court

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

20%
Drug Crime 20%

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

Traffic Violation

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Super Lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Matthew Glassman

600 SouthWest 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

matthewglassmanlaw.com

Matthew Phillip Glassman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews


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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer for their exceptional courtroom presence, dedication, and professionalism. Many clients highlight the lawyer's strong communication skills, responsiveness, and compassionate approach. Reviewers frequently note that the lawyer achieves highly favorable outcomes, describing them as a highly effective and trustworthy advocate.

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Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney

An exceptional advocate

When the odds seemed overwhelmingly stacked against our loved one, Attorney Glassman proved to be an exceptional advocate and a formidable force in the courtroom. From the outset, he took the time to genuinely listen, not only to the accused but also to the entire family, ensuring that every concern... was heard and every possible avenue explored. He pursued every lead, left no stone unturned, and went above and beyond to secure a favorable outcome. His courtroom strategy was exceptional, complemented by impeccable decorum, a deep command of the law, and an impressive knowledge of relevant case law and precedents. What stood out to me was his particularly remarkable balance of humility and quiet confidence. He may be humble in demeanour, but he is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. We will forever be grateful for his tenacity, professionalism and passion. Highly recommended to anyone seeking not just legal representation, but a truly integritous advocate

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Mr. Glassman hands down is all you need in criminal defense!!!

If you are looking for one of the best Criminal defense lawyers in south florida, Mathew Glassman checks all the boxes. Professional, personable, down to earth and straight to the point kind of person. He was able to meet all of the demands from my case and then some. If I ever run into trouble again..., I know exactly who I'm going to call. Save yourself a headache in lawyer searching and hire Mathew Glassman for all of your Criminal Defense needs.

Posted by Steven | November 03, 2026

Excellent Broward County Criminal Defense Attorney!

I consulted Matt a couple years ago in regards to a criminal issue I had in Fort Lauderdale. Matt was able to provide me with all the information I needed and reassured me that everything was going to be okay. If you are looking for a responsive criminal defense attorney, I highly recommend Mr. Glass...man for your case!

Posted by Anthony | November 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Very honest, knowledgeable, professional attorney with great communication

When I met Matthew Glassman I was very honest with him about my case and he was honest with me also. My case was a very serious first degree case and all the other attorneys I interviewed told me that my life was done. Matthew saw the same glimmer of light that I saw in my case and we built conf...idence in each other. When we arrived at my bond hearing and my accuser showed up also to keep me buried in jail at this point we knew the fight was on in the court room. Matthew treated my family and witnesses very well and professional with great respect and courtesy. The Judge had great respect for Matthew and in his performance you can see that Matthew Glassman commanded the stage in the courtroom and never back down against the state prosecutor. During the bond hearing after Matthew called a few of my witnesses the state prosecutor actually surrendered. I was released on bond immediately after the hearing. Has soon as I was back in society I visited Matthew at his office. We planned our strategy and laid out the work that was ahead in the case. This case was exotic because it stretched across multiple counties in the State of Florida. Matthew actually made time to pick me up and drive from Broward county to Palm Beach county to Hendry county and finally to Glades county in exercising due diligence in investigating my case. This case involved LaBelle police department and the Hollywood police department and Matthew Glassman had no problem working with both departments without calling in expensive investigators in turn saved me a lot of money. Matthew made it a point of duty to meet up with me at least once every month during the course of my case. If it was heard for me to get to his location he would come to my business place, home or meet me while I had lunch...this is a attorney that truly believes in good customer service and he will cater to you. Unlike most law firms Matthew gave my parents his cell phone number from the start and throughout the case I could always get a hold of him by either a call or text. During the discovery process of my case Matthew was able to unturn evidence that not only successfully defended my criminal case but the evidence allowed me to launch a successful civil case against my accuser. Another very effective performance tool that Matthew Glassman posses is his skills of doing depositions. I was completely satisfied with the out come of each deposition that he did. Here is the definition of "Going the extra mile" my accuser left the state of Florida during the discovery process and Matthew jumped on a plane and flew to the state and location of the accuser to get the deposition done. What was even better the cost of the case was very competitive compared to the attorneys that told me my life was over. Matthew Glassman gave me a second chance at life after this case I was able to get married and have two kids and enjoy a wonderful life. How do you know you have a great lawyer here is when I can tell you I walked away from a first degree case carrying a life sentence without spending one day in prison. You will not regret your choice of choosing Matthew Glassman to present you.

Posted by James | March 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Broward County Criminal Defense Lawyer

I can’t say enough great things about Attorney Matthew Glassman. I am extremely grateful to have him representing me in Broward County. He is not only highly professional and knowledgeable, but he also has a great personality that truly sets him apart.You can tell that judges respect him—he connects ...well in the courtroom and engages naturally in conversations, even on topics like life and sports, which speaks to his confidence and rapport. That kind of presence really matters. If you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney who is sharp, personable, and genuinely cares, I highly recommend Matthew Glassman.

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Benjamin Herbst

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Other

"Former co-worker who is extremely knowledgeable and never gives in to the government. I endorse this lawyer."

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Grant Schwarz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"When I was a felony prosecutor Matt was one of the public defenders assigned to my division. Matt always worked very hard for his clients and was consistently promoted within the public defenders office. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gabriel Ermine

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an excellent attorney and litigator. I endorse this lawyer."

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Josie James

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Matt Glassman on a pretty serious case. I find him to be a dedicated and unrelenting advocate for his clients. His commitment to excellence in the practice of law makes him outstanding."

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Syed Afzal

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have tried cases with this guy. I have watched him try cases. For my money there is nobody better in Broward County. Outstanding in all phases of litigation. Two thumps way up!!"

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Phyllis Cook

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hands down one of the best criminal defense lawyers that I have ever worked with. Thorough, smart, nice and aggressive. Perfect combination necessary to being an excellent trial attorney. He is not afraid to try a bad case and is excellent at preserving the record for appeal. I highly recommend Matt."

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Tamara Curtis

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Excellent trial lawyer. He does a great job at preserving the record for appeal. He really cares about justice and his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Viviane Gariboldi

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Glassman for over 10 years. He is the type of lawyer who fights for his clients' rights and insures that their rights are protected. I would definitely recommend him."

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Melinda Blostein

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Worked together on several criminal and mental health cases. Mr. Glassman was knowledgeable and compassionate. It is uncommon for a trial lawyer to understand the intricacies of mental health."

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Brian Greenwald

Unknown lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am both proud and honored to have had an opportunity to work with Mr. Glassman on several occasions. He is highly intelligent, extremely responsive, and one of the most trustworthy individuals I have ever met. As a criminal defense lawyer myself, I have met many other attorneys throughout my years of practice. If I ever found myself in trouble, I would personally hire Mr. Glassman to represent me. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Samantha Epstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Matt for a long time. He is an excellent attorney, and he has amazing instincts for the law. I highly recommend him for all of your litigation needs."

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Hector Romero

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is one of the best trial lawyers that I have ever seen/had the pleasure to try a case with. He has this incredible ability to relate with jurors. He captivates them and has them eating out of the palm of his hand. He really excels in jury selection and has the demeanor and talents to switch between nice guy and tough guy depending on the witness and the case. He has gifts that very few trial attorneys in South Florida possess. Just a great trial lawyer that is able to see and anticipate things before they happen. I strongly recommend him on any litigation matter."

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Sean Ford

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Matt Glassman embodies the two elements present in every great trial attorney: passion and skill. He is the type of attorney you want in your corner if you are taking your case to trial."

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Susan Lawson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Matt for many years and can attest to what a great lawyer he is. He is a zealous advocate who fights for his clients. He is experienced, professional, and a fierce trial lawyer. Highly recommend!"

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Lubna Abualown

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Glassman is a true litigator and advocate for his clients. He is articulate, passionate, and the one to call if you want a good trial lawyer."

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Andrew Hodgetts

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Glassman and I worked together for approximately seven years at the Broward County Public Defender. During that time, he and I worked together on several criminal matters from drug possession to complex financial crimes cases. Mr. Glassman was always a fierce advocate for his clients in and out of the courtroom, ensuring that they obtained the best results possible. I am positive that Mr. Glassman will continue to zealously fight for the rights of the accused now that he is in private practice."

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Kristie Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Glassman is a great trial lawyer. He is very hard working and diligent. He is great at major crimes cases and very knowledgeable."

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Lyle Long

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is one of the most passionate and skilled trial lawyers in South Florida. His experience is unmatched. I highly recommend Matt to anybody faced with a criminal offense."

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Jeffrey Ivashuk

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Matt on a criminal case. He is very prepared, great grasp on the law, very professional, makes a compelling argument. I endorse this attorney."

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Benjamin Herbst

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gabriel Ermine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Bloom

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lyle Long

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kelsey Moldof

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Greenwald

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2017

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

2016 Clients choice, Avvo

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2005

Senator of the Year, Student Bar Association

2004

Book Award, Appellate Advocacy

Work Experience

2016 - Present

President, Law Office of Matthew Glassman, P.A

2015 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic Univesity

2012 - 2016

Major Crimes/Homicide Atty, Law Office Of The Public Defender Of The 17th Judicial District

2006 - 2012

Assistant Public Defender, Law Office Of The Public Defender Of The 17th Judicial District

2004 - 2006

Sales/Customer Service rep., The Florida Marlins

2002 - 2003

Legal Intern, Newman, Freyman, Klein & Gamache P.C.

Associations

2016 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2016 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40

Member

2004 - 2005

Student Bar Association

Senator

2003 - 2004

Student Bar Association

Senator

2002 - 2003

Student Bar Association

Senator

Sample of Legal Cases

State Of Florida vs. L.M

Dismissed/Nolle Prossed

State v. C.D

Not Guilty

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Education

2005

St. Thomas University

Masters Sports Management

2005

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Indiana University

Speaking Engagements

2015

Florida Atlantic University

Stand Your Ground

2015

Florida Atlantic Univeristy

Administrative Law and Procedures

Publications

2016

2016

Law Office of Matthew Glassman blog Promises of Leniency- Case of The Week #1

2016

Law Office of Matthew Glassman, P.A. Blog Disclosing a Confidential Informant Case of the week #2

2016

Law Office of Matthew Glassman Blog Sealing Criminal Records:The Right way vs. The Destry Way

Languages

English

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