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Our Constitution and Bill of Rights represent a historical, hard fought victory of protection against unjust punishment. The guiding principles of our country have gifted freedom to us. When facing the mighty resources of the government, everyone accused of a crime in Florida feels the stress and pressure of a powerful opponent. Our firm believes in protecting those less able to defend themselves and seeks to ensure justice for those who are accused. Sometimes even the police can misapply the law and accidentally trample the given rights of its citizens. Our firm levels the playing field by standing up for the accused and aggressively defending those rights.
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Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
1503 S US Highway 301, Suite 95, Tampa, FL, 33619-2948
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Posted by Dawson | June 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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...
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
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...
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense
amazing lawyer
Really good lawyer. I was arrested and picked Mathew as my defense and he worked a miracle. He really is one of a kind. Hes very calm and reassuring. When we went to court, he was able to defend me in such a manner that I was justly found innocent.
Posted by Nikki | September 10, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer
I was very pleased to find this attorney. When my daughter was arrested, I wanted to find help for her and met with several attorneys. Matthew McDowell made me feel comfortable and was very reassuring. He explained the process to us and we trusted him to handle her case. His rates were reasonable...
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Suspension issued in FL, 2011
updated on 01/30/2018Suspension 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.
“10 day Suspension for Advertising”
1995
Semi Finalist member SouthEast Division, National Moot Court Competition
1997 - Present
Owner, McDowell Law Office
2017 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
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1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2007
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