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Matthew Kimball McDowell

4.4
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 29 years

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

1503 S US Highway 301, Suite 95, Tampa, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011
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About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 57%

DUI Misdemeanor Felony Juvenile charges

29 years | 700 cases

57%
DUI and DWI 28%

29 years | 200 cases

28%
Domestic Violence 5%

29 years | 80 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1996

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Location

McDowell Law Office

1503 S US Highway 301, Suite 95, Tampa, FL, 33619-2948

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Matthew Kimball McDowell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Dawson | June 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Matthew McDowell will do what he wants not what's best for you

Matthew McDowell did NOT do a professional job at all representing my case, but it is clear that when Mr. McDowell gets your money he is going to do what is in his best interest not the client. I hired Matthew McDowell to represent me for a reckless driving ticket and that is all he did was represent... me he will not try his hardest to achieve the best outcome like a professional attorney would. I tried to contact Mr. McDowell multiples times asking if i could be present at all the hearings and be there with him because this was something serious to me that i was being charged with. Mr. McDowell shut me down and said it would be NO help in me showing up and it was in HIS best interest to just not have me at the court hearings. Mind you Im 19 years old now and i have to deal with a reckless driving ticket on my record, theres so many what ifs and there could of been so many other outcomes by me showing my respect and my time to go to all the court hearings and maybe i would of had a different outcome. But no Mr. McDowell did what he wanted even when i was the client. I would look for someone else that values you more as a person.

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

Matthew McDowell is an excellent attorney. He was able to my case dismissed! I also didn't have to attend every court hearing and miss work. Mr. McDowell provided me with great and attentive service! Will be recommending him to anyone I know that has any issues.

Posted by Kelvin | March 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I would like to say Matthew McDowell is an excellent attorney

I was charged with a DUI and arrested and while out on bail I hired Mr Matthew McDowell who really help me to keep my license as well getting my charges reduced to wreckless driving followed by a class of 12hrs and community service and while going through the case Mr Matthew McDowell excused me from... court so I didn't have miss work I am very satisfied with his services and will use his services again and again and also would recommend that if you need an attorney he's the guy to call

Posted by Melvin | January 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will refer to friends and family

My wife introduced me to mcdowell. I was very pleased with her choice. He always calls back quickly. Best in Tampa.

Posted by fresia | February 25, 2015

Matthew has a way of reassurance his honesty whether good or bad can brings ease.

Very upfront on what my outcome might be. He represented a failure to appear. he gave me honest answers and all I had to do was put everything in his hands. He is always available. you never have to worry. He is very calm and confident and exudes an aura of nothing but your best interest at hand. He ...was able to get everything dropped and i never even had to appear i highly recommend Matthew Mcdowell. At the end of the day the courts owed me money.

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Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Suspension issued in FL, 2011

updated on 01/30/2018

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Matthew’s comment:

“10 day Suspension for Advertising”

Honors

1995

Semi Finalist member SouthEast Division, National Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, McDowell Law Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. JW, 17-CF-009305

Dismissed

State of Florida v. RC

Dismissed

State of Florida v. DD

Dismissed

State of Florida v. AD

Dismissed

State of Florida v. JD

Dismissed

State of Florida v. FH

Dismissed

State of Florida v. WS

Dismissed

State of Florida v. RW

Dismissed

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Education

1995

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Grove City College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1992

Grove City College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

American Legion

VA benefits and Medicare

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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