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Matthew Kimball McDowell

4.4
Rating: 5.3

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

30 years | 700 cases

57%
DUI and DWI 28%

30 years | 200 cases

28%
Domestic Violence 5%

30 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

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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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.

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Experience

Rating:  5.3 (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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