H. Matthew Vititoe

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H. Matthew Vititoe

also known as Matt Vititoe, mvititoe

4.8
21 reviews
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Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Monroe, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

2 East First Street, Suite 207, Monroe, MI

About H.

Biography

Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC, in Monroe, Michigan: Seek Justice. We obtain meaningful results.

We provide aggressive criminal defense representation and hold the government to its burden.

No matter what family law challenge you may be facing, we stand ready to help.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

I defend people who are charged with crimes. I listen to my clients and I help them come up with strategies that will best assist them with getting their lives back on track. I offer real, honest advice and hard work.

18 years | 219 cases

70%
Divorce and Separation 30%

I help my clients with divorce, child support and parenting time issues. Divorce is the end of a marriage, but often times it can destroy a family; financially and emotionally. It doesn't have to. If you want to use divorce to punish your ex regardless of the cost, I'm not the attorney for you. If you want to end your marriage and get on with your life, while protecting your kids and without being taken advantage of, I can help.

18 years | 60 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012 2011

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 17 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2008

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC

2 East First Street, Suite 207, Monroe, MI, 48161

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H. Matthew Vititoe's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Brent | May 22, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely Competent / Knowledgeable / Personable Lawyer Who Helped Me Tremendously!

I recently needed legal help and was referred to Matt Vititoe for advice. After meeting Matt I quickly decided he was the attorney I wanted to represent me. His knowledge of the laws, his preparation and court room presence was second to none! I could see that he was well known downtown in the courth...ouse amongst his cohorts and immensely respected and that included with the judge. He also has a unique way of making you feel at ease and comfortable that he has everything under control which helped me in the relief of stress. Mr. Vititoe was easy to contact when I had questions and if he wasn’t in the office he would return calls in a timely manner. I have a background in law enforcement so I have had the opportunity to be around and get to know many lawyers, in saying this Matt Vititoe is easily one of the most competent and professional attorneys I have ever met. I would recommend this attorney to anyone seeking legal help – Trust me on this one! Not only did I feel like I found a great attorney but I feel like I have also gained a new friend. On a personal note; Thank You Mr. Vititoe for all you have done for me. I realize the hard work you put in wasn’t exactly easy but we got it done! Forever Grateful :-) Brent

Posted by Eric | January 27, 2011 | Mediation

Mediation Specialist

Mr.Vititoe aided my company greatly with his mediation skills. Recently, an in house pay dispute arose with a contractor. Diputes between management and the contractor lead to confusion over the ownership of certain pieces of equipment. After several attempts to settle the matter with no results,... Mr.Vititoe was contacted to help us. He immediately went to work setting up meeting arrangements that would be neutral for both parties, and handling all of the go between work, so that both sides had a sense of fairness.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Horrible

I Consultanted with Mr. VITITOE in July paid up front in full to have him handle my case. We had one appt after consultation and I've been trying to reach him since and he has not gotten back to me. It's mid October and he has yet to getahold of me. I've called multiple times a week, stopped in ...and no sign of him ever. He's always out of the office when I'm trying to get ahold of him. I'm beyond furious. Do not , I rrpest do not have him handle your case. Very unprofessional, my case should of been doneand over with by now. I called other lawyers and they told me its only a couple month process. He hasn't even done what should of been taken care of Two weeks after I paid him.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2013 | Business

Do Your Research

If it were possible to leave a zero star rating I would. This attorney is just a small time opportunist and will tell a client whatever they want to hear so that they agree to retain him. I sought out legal counsel for my business. This man assured me that my needs were sound and that the outcome ass...uredly would be that all of my issues with the business would be resolved through legal efforts. After I paid the money upfront to retain him, he became all but reachable. Phone call after phone call was not returned. I even cancelled personal appointments to be able to show up at the office where I was told he was not there and to try to call again. When I finally did reach him, after weeks and months, he claimed that he had not received any contact from me. He never did any legal fact finding and I found myself on my own doing the work, and researching laws myself. I ended up having to work with a different attorney after no work had been done on the issues at all. I would not recommend him to anyone; it seems that many of the “5 star reviews” are most likely done by his office or coworkers. Please conduct thorough research before hiring someone as your legal adviser.

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H. Matthew Vititoe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Saraphoena Koffron

Education lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently referred a client to Matt for school disciplinary proceedings, and was extremely impressed with how swiftly Matt took action during their time of intense need."

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Joshua Covert

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to watch Matt in court several times. I am always impressed with his preparation and thoroughness."

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Victoria Shackelford

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a great attorney! He's knowledgeable and takes the time to educate and advise his clients. He's quick on his feet and respected by Judges."

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Christopher Kessel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Matt at a conference a number of years ago and still see him at legal seminars. He is as hard working and dedicated to his clients as he is approachable and friendly. If I had a prospective client that was in his neck of the woods, I would absolutely refer them to Matt."

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Rhonda Ives

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you have a legal predicament in Monroe County, Michigan, I endorse and encourage you to talk o Matt Vititoe. I have consulted with Matt on legal matters and am confident in his abilities. Further, Matt has been involved in continued legal training which is not mandated in Michigan at this time. This alone sets Matt apart from other attorneys. Most importantly, Matt truly cares for his clients and puts his energy in seeking justice for them and the best outcome for their cases."

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Matthew Zick

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt is an aggressive advocate for his clients. He is extremely well prepared and thorough. He is very well respected in the legal community and you can count on him to provide top-notch representation."

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Sean Blume

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt Vititoe has a thorough understanding of the law and is always looking to increase his knowledge. I would recommend him for any legal matter you have."

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Brian Prain

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am writing to endorse my friend and colleague Matt Vititoe. As a person, Matt is a rare combination of humble intellectual and intense all-out go-getter! Matt takes the time to understand the finest details involved in your case, so that when he goes to court for you, he can paint a vivid picture for the Judge that depicts you as the clear winner and accurately outlines the justice that you deserve. I speak from experience when I state that when you hire an attorney, you want someone who is well-rounded. A person who only knows how to bury their head in books and speak legalese can never understand your concerns at the level that is required for effective advocacy. Matt doesn't have that problem. Matt is unique in his ability to put his multi-faceted life experiences to work for you. Give him a call, you will not be disappointed."

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Aaron Boria

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently met Matt at a conference in lansing. Matt is articulate, knowledgable of the law, and has an incredible sense of confidence, which is vital in the courtroom."

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Mary Gantzos

General practice lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Highly motivated and continually looking for the best solutions for his clients."

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Joel Kershaw

General practice lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt Vititoe is an outstanding lawyer and mediator. He shows deep respect and compassion for those he works with, and he is assertive and effective in protecting the rights and interests of his clients."

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Maria Zagorski

Mediation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt mediated a difficult domestic relations matter that required time, patience, and conformance with the traditional approach of letting the parties be heard by each other. The matter settled because of Matt's excellent skills. He saved the clients an enormous amount of time, money, and emotional energy. I look forward to working with him again in the future and endorse him in his mediation practice."

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Scott Neinas

General practice lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I give Matt Vititoe my highest recommendation. He prepares hard for cases and genuinely cares for the clients he represents."

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Brian Pappas

Arbitration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a thoughtful and dedicated attorney. In working on a committee with Matt and in his work judging our ADR competitions for Michigan State, I found him to be very collaborative with superior communications skills. He has a great deal of ADR expertise, both procedural and substantive. I highly recommend Matt in each of his practice areas, as he is an outstanding member of our legal community."

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Angela Ghannam

Child custody lawyer

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Victoria Shackelford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Susan Butterwick

Mediation lawyer

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Aaron Boria

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Jedinak

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mary Gantzos

General practice lawyer

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Joel Kershaw

General practice lawyer

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Brian Pappas

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

President's Award, Student Board of Governors, Wayne State University Law School

Work Experience

2005 - 2009

Director of Operations, Wayne Mediation Center

Associations

2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2014 - Present

Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys

Member

2011 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2011 - Present

Eastern District of Michigan Bar

Member

2009 - Present

Monroe County Defense Bar

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2008 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Wayne Mediation Center

Trainer and Volunteer Mediator

Sample of Legal Cases

Parenting Time Dispute

Parenting Time Restriction REMOVED

Aggravated Assault

Case Dismissed by Prosecutor

Violation of Probation - Drug Use

Negotiated 45 day jail term

Assault Case

Case Dismissed by Prosecutor

Confidential Divorce Case

Settled

Felony: Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine

The jury found my client not guilty

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Education

2005

Wayne State Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Eastern Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Mediation Clinic

General Civil Mediation

2008

Mediation Clinic

General Civil Mediation

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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