Valore & Gordillo LLP21055 Lorain RoadCleveland, OH, 44126United States (440) 333-7330 (216) 803-8500

Matthew Oberlin Williams

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Cleveland, OH
Licensed for 8 years

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About Matthew

As an Ohio attorney, I know the legal system is large, complex, and intimidating. I understand that interaction with government agencies is disorienting and the rules are unclear. If you, a family member, or a friend have been arrested, charged with a crime, are the subject of an investigation, or involved in a dispute with the government, it is in the accused person's best interest to obtain legal representation. As an attorney, my job is to defend your interests, freedom, dignity and reputation and to make sure you understand your rights, the process, and the consequences of your decisions. Do not let the system intimidate you. I am here to help. Don't face it alone. I practice law with a two part philosophy, which I am ready to put to work for you. First, the client is a person. As my client, I will treat you as a person, not as a number, a case, or a wallet. I will give you courtesy and respect and treat your problems with diligent attention. I will work with you to find the most cost effective solution to your problems. Second, the lawyer is an advocate, a guide, and an adviser. I will be your advocate. I will make sure you are not pushed into decisions you do not understand. I will investigate the evidence and claims against you. I will present the evidence and claims in your favor. I will ensure that your rights respected. I will guide you. I will explain the workings of the legal system so you will know what to expect and when to expect it. I will keep you informed of the status and progress of your case. I will advise you. Each step of the way you will face choices about your represention. I will explain each choice, the possible outcomes and potential consequences. It is unethical for an attorney to promise results, but I will tell you which choice I believe is best for your particular circumstances and explain why I believe it is best. Ultimately, you will make the key decisions regarding the direction of your case and I will work hard to achieve your goals. So if you or a loved one is facing legal difficulties, call or email today. Your consultation is free.

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 49%
DUI and DWI: 14%
Violent crime: 14%
Immigration: 9%
Juvenile law: 9%
Expungement: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Valore & Gordillo LLP

21055 Lorain Road
Cleveland, OH, 44126

Office (440) 333-7330
Fax (216) 803-8500

Website

http://www.mattwilliamsllc.com

Cleveland Defense Law

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
OH	Active	2013	05/06/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	14186
Legal guides	7

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Public Interest Fellowship	Cleveland-Marshall College of Law	2012
Certificate in Recognition of Pro Bono Work	Cleveland-Marshall College of Law	2012
ILSA Study Abroad Scholarship	International Law Students Association	2011

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Of Counsel	Valore & Gordillo LLP	2016 - Present
Attorney-at-Law	Matt Williams, LLC	2014 - Present
Staff Attorney	Court of Appeals of Ohio Eleventh District	2013 - 2014

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
West Shore Bar Association	Member	2014 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association		2013 - Present
American Bar Association	Member	2013 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association	Member	2013 - Present
Global Business Law Review	Editor	2012 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
The Global Business Law Review	True Coast Guard: A U.N. Solution to Somali Piracy	2012

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Cleveland State University	JD - Juris Doctor	2013
Ohio State University	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2007

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Practitioner in Residence Series	Solo Practice	2015

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
State v. Johnson	"Not Guilty"
State v. Kanlic	Vacated
State v. Smith	No Bill
State v. Wilson	Jury Verdict “Not Guilty”

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Reviews

5.0 stars4.9 (25)

5 Star		92%
4 Star		8%
3 Star		0%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		0%

Review Matthew Oberlin Williams

A lifesaver

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
February 18, 2020

We hired Matthew to handle a motion that involved complicated state and federal law combined. The matter involved a sealed criminal record and an immigration matter. He made the process easy to understand, and explained everything in very frank and honest terms. He is very reasonable with regard to price, and went above and beyond for us. He returns calls, texts and genuinely cares about your outcome.

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Hired attorney

PRC termination

5.0 stars

Posted by Caliel
June 18, 2018

I have never and my 50 Years of Living met such a caring, determine, outgoing, Focus, and detail oriented lawyer such as mr. Williams. He handled my case like it was his own, and at first I could not believe what was transpiring right before my eyes this man had to be sent by God. I have had so many bad outcomes dealing with defense attorneys to where I had no faith in them I took one look at this man and I told him I see no deceit and you and from that moment on I set back and allowed him to do his job. I would recommend him to anyone who seek Justice for themselves and others. Regards, Caliel R Carey

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Hired attorney

Knowledgeable, effective, and friendly

5.0 stars

Posted by Neethi
March 25, 2018

Mr. Williams not only knows the law, but also knows the system and the people that he's working with, or against. He is able to look at your situation and figure out the best way to effectively fight your case, and your chances of winning. And he explains all of this in plain and simple terms to his clients. He communicates in a timely manner and keeps you informed about what he has done and what you should do to improve your chances of success. He puts in a lot of effort for a reasonable price. He seems to really care about getting you the best outcome. My husband got out of prison early thanks to Mr. Williams's efforts, and I cannot thank him enough. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer.

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good attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
December 1, 2017

He really knows the law and is good at explaining it. He is very helpful and I would recommend him to my friends and family.

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Consulted attorney

Answered a question and didn't have to

5.0 stars

Posted by Tim K.
September 5, 2017

Mr. Williams took time to answer a question I posted on this site and I did not expect an answer. He was a nice person to reply and I feel thankful that he tried to help me with my problem.

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Consulted attorney

So helpful

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
July 6, 2017

I'm so glad Mr Williams answered my question. Not only that took me as a client at a rate I could afford! I was terrified. I still am. I'm unsure of the laws 100%. I know the basics. Within the first few conversations through this site I'm much more at ease!

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Hired attorney

Very detail oriented and very smart

5.0 stars

Posted by maluz M
February 17, 2017

Attorney Williams is awesome. He took the time to get back to my message and got down the nitty gritty details of my case. I have consulted other attorneys but no one had offered a very thorough explanation as he did. I would highly recommend him for your future cases. He is the best I have seen!

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First time offender program Ohio

5.0 stars

Posted by Bill
September 15, 2016

Attorney Williams represented our college senior on what some would consider minor offenses. But when your son/daughter is that close to entering an extremely competive job market one blemish on their record can make the difference. Attorney Williams recognized how stressful this case was for our entire family and keep us all calm and relaxed during proceedings and with that helped resolve our sons issues with a better than expected outcome.

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Very Smart

5.0 stars

Posted by Brian
September 12, 2016

He may not have a lot of experience, but he is very smart. And more importantly, he is honest. I would've hired him but my situation got resolved.

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Consulted attorney

Free Consulation-BLOWN AWAY!!!

5.0 stars

Posted by Tj
February 24, 2016

Spent a good part of an hour on the phone just asking questions and being educated to the highest level. Have called a few other attorneys and the way he treated me with open arms was the best feeling in the world. He is trustworthy, very fair fees and was willing to spend that much time without a dime from my pocket. Glad that my family and I have made him our choice to represent our family name. Highly recommend him being everyone in the areas first choice.

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Breezy Warner, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 28, 2021
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Mr. Matthew Oberlin Williams is a no nonsense attorney with extensive knowledge in criminal defense and related areas. He offers direct, accurate, and relevant advice to patrons of this service. His insights in local area defense, makes him a strong skilled advocate.

Stephanie Reyes, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 2, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Williams provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers.

Breezy Warner, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 28, 2021
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Stephanie Reyes, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 2, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Williams provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers.

Channika Desilva, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 7, 2017
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I endorse this attorney. His professionalism, remarkable knowledge and vast experience place Mr. Williams among the top notch lawyers in his areas of practice. With utmost dedication and quick critical thinking, he has successfully resolved an impressive number of cases over the course of his career. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation.

Amir Soleimanian, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 7, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

David Payma, Unknown Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jeffrey Perry, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 8, 2016
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From Mr. Williams' contributions to Avvo users’ questions, he’s clearly a skilled and highly knowledgeable lawyer. Given his excellent advice, I recommend Mr. Williams to provide best-in-class legal guidance and representation.

Rachel Ackley, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 25, 2016
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Matthew provides insightful legal advice, always in a manner that is respectful of his clients and their needs. I endorse this lawyer.

Seth Crosland, Unknown Attorney on Apr 24, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Mills, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Joshua Bannister, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 24, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Benjamin Goldman, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 21, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Williams is a competent and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney.

Leif Hamman, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 8, 2016
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Mr. Williams is generous with his time to his clients. He gives every case the attention it needs and deserves, and his clients are very appreciative. I'm happy to endorse this lawyer.

Samuel Warden, Car accident Attorney on Oct 12, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christopher Glinski, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Mary Corrigan, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 21, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is well versed in the law, articulate in his arguments, and truly cares about his clients.

Robert Hahn, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 21, 2015
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If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney in the Cleveland area I would recommend Mr. Williams.

Allison Groth, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2015
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Matthew answers all the questions posted on AVVO with an understanding and expertise that I find somewhat rare on this site. I, too, practice criminal defense...but, in Toledo. I will be sure to send any clients his way when they find themselves in trouble in Cleveland.

Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Williams. He is a truly asset to our legal community. Very helpful on AVVO and a great expert in the field.

Adam Studnicki, Unknown Attorney on Aug 15, 2015
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Mr. Williams provides consistently accurate and helpful answers to Avvo Askers. These are qualities a client should look for when looking for a lawyer.

Mathew Jett, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 21, 2015
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Mr. Williams is a talented attorney truly dedicated to serving the best interests of his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

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A lifesaver

5.0 stars

PRC termination

5.0 stars

Knowledgeable, effective, and friendly

5.0 stars

good attorney

5.0 stars

Answered a question and didn't have to

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So helpful

5.0 stars

Very detail oriented and very smart

5.0 stars

First time offender program Ohio

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Very Smart

5.0 stars

Free Consulation-BLOWN AWAY!!!

5.0 stars

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