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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Rich | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Trustworthy
I contacted Matthew and his firm for a mistake I know was not intentional but happened. Matt was upfront, honest and straight forward which I appreciated. From the first time contacting his office to the day my case was dismissed, I felt supported and was provided good legal advice. I appreciated his...
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
So far one of the best I hired a week ago.
With my case, I was on the verge of losing my job because of my criminal history, and convinced my prosecutor to have probation verify through paystubs. I thought they were going to say no at first, but was surprised when he called me and told him they will let me do that. Very understanding, got a s...
Posted by George | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Council I could Have Asked For!!!!!!
Without question, Matt helped me (and indirectly my son) through one of the more difficult challenges I have ever faced. Throughout the entire ordeal Matt kept in constant communication with me and was always available. In the courtroom he was well respected by all parties including the Judge and...
Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Matthew's your man!
I needed a lawyer, but not just any old lawyer, for my case. Matt was highly recommended and he was the man that I decided to go with to represent me. I had a felony containing Grand Theft and Larceny and he made it so that there were no convictions and I was put on PTI for a term of five years with ...
Posted by fiorella | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Best in SoFlo
I am beyond satisfied with Matthew Shafran & his paralegal Erika. They have helped me on different numerous legal matters they are polite, professional and proficient. They were able to expunge my record and finally but behind a unfortunate chapter of my life, they were able to get a FWC case dropped...
"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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