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also known as Matt Shafran
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
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515 North Flagler Drive, Suite P-300, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
514 NE 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
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Posted by M.Allen | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
GOD SENT
Mr.Shafran and his team at his Firm where amazing. They worked diligently and where very professional working with me and my cases. My case was a process but Mr. Shafran kept In contact and actually worked with me in the steps that need to be taken to get my Driver license reinstated, and getting thr...
Posted by Robert | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Matthew Shafran is a Godsend!
I live in NY and had 12 hours to answer a notice of hearing taking place in Florida. My search for a Florida attorney revealed Matt's firm. Matt responded immediately to my call and agreed to represent me. He thoroughly reviewed my case to prepare for the initial hearing. Prior to the final hear...
Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
Matt is Great!!!
Unfortunately I had got in a bit of trouble for driving with marijuana in Martin County. I didn’t have a huge amount but enough. I wasn’t arrested but had to go to court. Never have I been in trouble before for anything so I was a bit nervous and hired Matt to represent me due to his knowledge on Mar...
Posted by Haley | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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Great lawyer. I was being charged with a hit and run and he got my case dismissed. Definitely would recommend him!
Posted by Juan H | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI Charge Successfully Removed!
I am very satisfied with the assistance of Attorney Matthew Shafran. He worked on my case and was able to clear my DUI charge I had pending against me. My case was not easy at all since the state had all the proven facts in order to charge me with a criminal offense, however after finding Matthew, he...
"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'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."
Personal injury lawyer
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
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
2015 - Present
Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
2012
Juris Doctor, J.D.
2009
Bachelor's of Science
English
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