Francis Matthew King

Francis Matthew King

4.3
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 23 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Debt & Lending Agreements, Residential

721 1st Ave. N., Suite 200, Saint Petersburg, FL

About Francis

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Foreclosure 60%

If you are in default on your mortgage or have been sued for foreclosure, or anticipate being in default or being sued, I can provide counsel and representation in defending the bank's legal action against you.

60%
Debt and Lending Agreements 20%

If you have been sued for the collection of an unsecured consumer debt, or you are the subject of efforts to collect on a previously entered judgment, I can help.

20%
Residential Real Estate 20%

If you have been sued by your Condominium or Homeowners Association for unpaid fees, maintenance issues, or violations of deed restrictions or declaration of condominium, I can help.

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Bardine King Hudson PLLC

721 1st Ave. N., Suite 200, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701

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Francis Matthew King's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alla | December 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Horrible experience

I normally don’t post negative reviews, unless it’s a really bad experience , which is the case here. I hired this attorney to represent me in a case, which should’ve been relatively simple, if this man was quick on his feet and handled his cases in timely fashion. He was reluctant to take actions, w...hich would’ve prevented many things from escalating, in the beginning of the process, and the subsequent failure of my case in court , was solely because of his inability to get the job done. As a result we ended up paying thousands more. I wouldn’t wish this experience to anyone.

Posted by Carl | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Carl Hancock

I went to Matt a while back , in a Realestate debacle , he explained everything to me precisely and assured me he would work hard , he got everything settled and I went on with my life ! He is an incredible negotiator and my hat's off to him , I went to 5 , yes 5 Tampa attorneys that had no idea what... they we're talking about , one suggested I sell everything I own and deposit it into his account , hand to God this is the honest truth , Carl Hancock

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2016 | Business

consultation

Mr King advised me on a business matter.

Posted by Mike | March 29, 2013 | Foreclosure

Extremely Helpful

I had hired Mr. King in July 2012 to help me with my foreclosure. I met Mr. King through a friend of mine and upon meeting him I felt he was very knowlegdeable, genuinely interested in helping and sincere. Mr. King took the time to explain the different filings to me, explained what the mortgage comp...any was looking for, etc. It was refreshing to have someone on your side who was able to extend reassurance as well as having the insight to the legal dealings of the courts. I would gladly rehire Mr. King for any of my dealings in Real Estate.

Posted by Denise | February 05, 2013 | Debt Collection

True Client Advocate

Matt King is a clients’ attorney. His knowledge of collections, judgments, and real estate issues is defined by an open and honest attitude to the issue at hand. His advice is always sound. His approach is to lay options out to let the client make an informed decision based on facts, not sales pitch.... My company has referred many clients to Matt King and I have always received exceptional feedback. Each and every one of my clients have expressed heartfelt appreciation for the time and good counsel that Matt gave to them while confronting the often frightening task of sorting out their mortgage complexities.

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Francis Matthew King's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ian Hudson

Unknown lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a diligent and zealous attorney for his clients' rights."

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Philip Healy

Foreclosure lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this attorney. Attorney King is not only an excellent advocate for his clients but he’s also taught and advised other consumer lawyers on fair debt collection violations. While working with Attorney King, he routinely demonstrated his knowledge and abilities as a litigator."

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Johnny Bardine

Foreclosure lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked and consulted with Mr. King on a number of matters. Each time, I have found him to be professional, earnest, hard-working, and helpful. I have referred a number of cases to Mr. King and he has handled each one diligently and to his clients' expectations. I would not hesitate to refer additional cases to him or to co-counsel with him in the future."

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Robert Todd

Debt collection lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. During the time I worked with attorney King he displayed a client focused understanding and approach to legal problems that served his clients best interests legally and financially. His understanding of the complex area of law he concentrated in and its intricacies was similarly impressive."

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William Foley

Foreclosure lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Attorney King is a creative and ethical attorney. He has worked in different areas of law at high levels giving him a great understanding of the law and is a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Attorney King for your legal needs."

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Ian Hudson

Unknown lawyer

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Philip Healy

Real estate lawyer

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Johnny Bardine

Unknown lawyer

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Robert Todd

Unknown lawyer

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William Foley

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Distinguished Alumni Under 35, USF Alumni Association

Associations

2015 - Present

Saint Petersburg Preservation

Member

2005 - 2010

Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society

Board Member / Secretary

2005 - 2015

City of Tarpon Springs Board of Adjustment

Chairman / Vice-Chairman

Education

2002

University of Miami School of Law

Juris Doctor

1999

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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