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Matthew Christopher Downs

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Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Batavia, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

428 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

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Matthew C Downs Atty At Law

428 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL, 60510-2537

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Matthew Christopher Downs's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Marcus | February 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

One of the best

I was referred to Matthew late in my teenage years, at a time trouble seemed to find me quite often. Through the years I have hired Matthew to defend me in traffic as well as criminal cases. I have utmost respect for his honesty & his will to please his clients. He is a man of integrity & will fight ...for you in a courtroom as if you are his family member. Matthew has provided advice to me in several legal matters where I didn't even retain him. He always makes time to sit down & hear your case out, review the evidence & is great at going over the pros & cons with you. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone to fight for their rights & freedoms.

Posted by Jorge | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney will hire again if needed.

I was rushing to work and pulled over for a traffic violation. The officer said he got a hint of the mall of cannabis and proceeded to search my vehicle. Upon searching my vehicle, the officer found a few things as well as a box of 9mm ammo and I have no foid card. I was charged with possession of am...munition without a foid. Attorney Matthew had me set up an appointment with him and he went as far as getting the dash cam footage of my arrest from the police department. At the end of my court hearings, all I was hit with was court supervision and was able to avoid a conviction.

Posted by Dan | December 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A great outcome afroma great attorney

Mr. Matthew Downs took my son's case even though I reached out to him late in the legal process. Matthew not only took the case, where my son was looking at multiple violations, he engaged immediately, demonstrated a high level of professionalism, legal knowledge and class. Matthew was recommended to... me and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs an engaging, classy, intelligent and fair attorney. He is confident, clearly understands the law and in the end, was able to reduce my son's penalty significantly.

Posted by Jane | October 29, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Is the right attorney for complex multi county case

Mr. Downs has gone the extra mile for my son who has had multiple counties, multiple charge case. He was able to utilize his expertise to get one count reduced from a 5 year term to probation! I would respectfully refer any case to him, from simple criminal offenses to the most complex.

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2009 | Criminal Defense

Elite Lawyer..Elite Man

FANTASTIC! In my younger years (8 years ago apprx)..I got into trouble with the law..I came from a wonderful respected family..yet my drinking caused me to become a complete Moron..lol.to say the very least...I had a number of cases and Matthew not only made it CLEAR that he could help me..but he al...so laid out in full view what needed to be done and how I needed to change my ways..ect..ect..In a nutshell he is a "salt of the earth" guy..with unreal legal skills...and is straight up with anybody he deals with, whick in todays world is almost impossible to aquire!!..Mr.Downs...is a class act and an Elite Lawyer.

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Denise Patton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He did a fantastic job for clients I referred to him!"

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William Opal

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is very professional and hardworking. He clearly cares about his clients and strives to get them the best possible results."

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Rating:  6.9 (Good)

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