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Biography
Mr. Shafran has dedicated his legal career to zealously advocating for victims and seeking justice for others. Mr. Shafran grew up in Parkland, Florida until he attended Florida State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology. In 2012, he received his Juris Doctor in law at Nova Southeastern University College of Law.
Upon graduating law school, Mr. Shafran worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County, prosecuting those accused of committing crimes and representing victims of crimes. As a prosecutor, Mr. Shafran handled thousands of cases ranging from minor offenses like misdemeanors, all the way up to serious drug trafficking offenses and sexual battery.
With more than 50 trials under his belt and years of experience in the criminal justice system, Mr. Shafran knows what it takes to handle the complex legal issues in your case from the prefiling stages and all the way through a jury verdict. As a former prosecutor, he knows the intricacies and strategies a prosecutor uses to build their case. Now, when advocating on your behalf during this tough time in your life, he employs the tools and approach necessary to break the prosecutor’s case down.
As part of the criminal defense side of the practice, Mr. Shafran handles a wide range of offenses from criminal traffic offenses like DUI and suspended license, misdemeanors such as petit theft and domestic battery, and violent and serious felonies such as sexual battery, robbery, drug trafficking, DUI manslaughter and more.
Mr. Shafran is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated lawyer who has received numerous awards including, The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in both 2017 and 2019 and 10 Best Attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service in 2017 by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.
Mr. Shafran is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a member of the United States Concealed Carry Associations Critical Response Team.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Palm Beach County Bar Association
Palm Beach County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
United States Concealed Carry Association
Clients’ ChoiceAward 2019
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
25%
Domestic Violence
25%
Violent Crime
25%
Sex Crime
15%
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
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Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Weinstein Legal
(954) 260-5228
Mobile
515 North Flagler Drive, Suite P-300, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Weinstein Legal
514 NE 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (60)
DUI & DWI (18)
Lawsuits & Disputes (15)
Expungement (10)
Drug Crime (7)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (6)
Violent Crime (4)
Car Accidents (3)
Domestic Violence (3)
Family (3)
Litigation (3)
Sex Crime (3)
Juvenile (2)
Civil Rights (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Environmental and Natural Resources (1)
Gun Law (1)
Medical Malpractice (1)
White Collar Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (93)
Advocacy (54)
Recommendation (35)
Responsiveness (26)
Practice Area Knowledge (25)
Professionalism (25)
Communication Style (18)
General Knowledge (14)
Compassion (11)
Character & Conduct (9)
Trustworthiness (8)
Cost of Services (7)
Punctuality (4)
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Showing 11 - 15 of 54 reviews | Advocacy
Posted by Jeff | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Matt was great
Matt was a great lawyer, he represented both my girlfriend and I. He got our charges down to where we can have our expunged after the completion of our program. Couldn’t have ask for anything more, he was professional and got us the best case scenario especially with what we had. Thanks Matt! Gotta c...
Posted by BrendaK | April 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Medical
Matthew helped us through a long process, we were stuck, held hostage by a system that truly falls short when it comes to patient rights. I’m still baffled how a medical professional (term used loosely) can influence so many, manipulate and down right lie. We found ourselves against all odds. I am no...
Posted by Shelby | April 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Domestic Charges
I was facing a Felony Battery charge, with prior felonies on my record, He was able to negotiate a withhold and probation. He was consistently available for any questions I had throughout the case. He was very thorough and made sure to specify any and everything. I would recommend him 100%
Posted by CCH | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer for student at the U
My son, a student at the University of Miami, was facing 2 serious drug related felonies. We contacted our attorney in the state where we live and he recommended Matt to us. Once I reached out to Matt he was back in touch within the hour. He explained to my husband and I what my son was facing. M...
Posted by Brian | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Saved my future
I was facing drug and tampering with evidence charges. Matt was able to negotiate a pretrial diversion program where ultimately all of my charges will be dropped. He was an awesome attorney, available at all times and I would highly recommend him.
Matthew W Shafran's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked against Matthew on numerous DUI cases while prosecuting in Palm Beach County, he handles all of his clients with the utmost care and attention and always worked cordially with the Prosecutors."
"I know Mr. Shafran to be a conscientious and zealous advocate for his clients. He has assisted several people I know with DUI issues and each was very happy with the outcome and the professionalism they received."
"I strongly endorse Attorney Shafran after consulting with him on an issue requiring an independent perspective. He quickly analyzed the facts and brought not only additional knowledge of the law to bear on the issue, but also an excellent perspective gained from experience in working with a variety of litigants. I welcome his straight forward, honest and candid style."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked both personally with Matthew as a prosecutor and against him as opposing counsel. Matt is both dedicated to his job and extremely good at what he does. I have seen first hand at the way he treats his clients and the results he gets. You cannot find a more passionate trustworthy lawyer around"
"One of the most dedicated lawyers I know. Mr. Shafran will successfully take on any criminal matter across the state."
"I endorse this lawyer. Their is no DUI too messy for Mr. Shafran. I would hire him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've observed Mr. Shafran in court on many occasions. He makes his points firm and clear. Judges, attorneys and jurors always pay attention when Mr. Shafran speaks."
Seth Green
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Weinstein Legal
2015 - 2019
Attorney, Meltzer & Bell, P.A.
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
2012 - 2014
Assistant State Attorney, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in West Palm Beach
Associations
2015 - Present
Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2012
Nova Southeastern University-Shepard Broad Law Center
Juris Doctor, J.D.
2009
Florida State University
Bachelor's of Science
Languages
English
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