Charles Matthew Miller

Charles Matthew Miller

also known as Matt Miller

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Peoria, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family, Divorce & Separation

416 Main Street, Suite 409, Peoria, IL

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Mr. Miller has successfully represented clients facing simple traffic matters through Class X Felonies where his clients were facing up to 60 years in prison.

19 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

As a Prosecutor Mr. Miller was in court every day of the week and often tried two cases a week. Mr. Miller has tried over 80 Bench Trials and 30 Jury trials as a Prosecutor and Criminal Defense Attorney.

19 years

25%
Family 25%

Mr. Miller has extensive courtroom experience as a former prosecutor and has received recognition for his trial skills by the prestigious National Trial Lawyers and was extended an invitation only membership as a Top 100 Trial Attorney.

19 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Miller Law Offices, PC

416 Main Street, Suite 409, Peoria, IL, 61602

Miller Law Offices

416 Main Street, Suite 723, Peoria, IL, 61602

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Charles Matthew Miller's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Valerie | June 23, 2015

Great lawyer

Mr Miller is by far the best lawyer I have had the pleasure of working with he and his staff were very accommodating very professional extremely knowledgeable and we had the best outcome we could possibly Ask for he comes with my highest recommendation he and his staff made it a pleasure to deal wit...h and I was as happy as I could be !! They were so organized and detailed explained everything and he was very very well prepared !! I will use him again in the future !!!

Posted by Steven | March 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Pulled off the impossible - best attorney there is.

I faced multiple felony charges in central Illinois. Matt Miller took his time listening to every detail of my case. He suggested not only the best course of action, but brainstormed with me on what extraneous information he might be able to get to help my case. He went back and forth with the pro...secution many times, using every negotiation tactic I could think of and some I hadn't. He used his contacts and acquaintances to my benefit, only charged me a fixed upfront fee for the entire case no matter how complicated it became. There were no hidden fees anywhere despite the fact the he obviously went above and beyond for me. In the end, I settled for better than I could have hoped. Don't use anyone else to handle your case.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015 | DUI & DWI

PTR ON DUI ...MUST HIRE !!! EXCELLENT & TRUSTWORTHY !!!

I had unfortunately gotten a DUI in 2014. I was going through a hard phase in my life. I received a PTR (Petition To Revoke) in January, 2015. Not away to start my NEW YEAR off ! I of course was SEVERELY STRESSED !!! I had help from Mr. Miller in the past. As I was figuring out what to do.. I de...cided to contact MR. Miller. Which I should of done in the first place. So, I called Mr. Miller's office to make an appointment and when I called, the help in the office was just as as polite and understanding as Mr. Miller. I booked a FREE consultation. When I arrived, Mr. Miller already had all of my information ready and knew what was going on and MORE!! That's very IMPRESSIVE !! He is polite, down to earth, reliable, fair and no false information and most of all TRUSTWORTHY !!! To me those are big shoes to fill !! Mr. Miller kept me informed by phone calls and letters. Informing me what was going on. The day of my court date, Mr. Miller was already there. Matt had called me and informed me that court was being held in a different court room. When I arrived he was already waiting there for me. Mr. Miller is very prompt and informed again what was going on and how he was going to resolve the PTR on my DUI. Mr. Miller kept his word and kept me out of jail !! I would highly recommend him to ANYONE !!! Mr. Miller is a Great person and an Excellent attorney !! A MUST HIRE FOR SURE !!

Posted by Joseph | February 05, 2015 | DUI & DWI

DUI Review

After getting arrested for DUI in October of 2014, I immediately began looking for counsel. Being from the Peoria area, I was recommended to seek out Stephen Bush, a DUI attorney in the area. After calling Mr. Bush and setting an appointment to speak with him, I arrived at his office only to see hi...m in passing and then for him to give my case to one of his much younger associates. The younger gentleman told me there was little he could do, but I may be able to get court supervision. I left that office feeling disgruntled and very much like the evening of the DUI arrest, like a second class citizen. I immediately began searching the internet for other options, and called three different attorneys. The only one who would meet after 5:00 PM was Matt. Mr. Miller went over my case and stated that not only did he think I could get court supervision, but he believed he could get the entire case dropped and the arrest off of my record. He immediately filed a motion to rescind/quash arrest. At that point, we had two options, we could go forward with the current judge or we could wait until January when, he believed, a much fairer judge would hear our case. We opted to wait. Mr. Miller came to court prepared with “case law” and questions for the arresting police officer. After the hearing, we had to wait a week for the ruling, but Matt assured me the hearing went well. At the ruling, the judge granted our motion to rescind/quash arrest. I lost my license for a total of four weeks; I was supposed to lose it for a minimum of a year. An arrest that would have followed me around for my entire life, is now completely off of my record. To say I would sincerely and confidently refer people to Mr. Miller is an understatement.

Posted by Hogan | October 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense

HIRE THIS LAWYER !!!

Mr. Miller got my violating a order of protection dropped !!!... I am not kidding. My wife totally lied to the cops on Tuesday, I got arrested on Saturday, got released on Monday, and by Wednesday the state's attorney agreed to not prosecute provided nothing else happened. I can't say enough about Mr.... Miller. He is the kind of lawyer that gives you advice on what you can do to help yourself. He even gave me advice on how to deal with my divorce and supervised visits with my kids even though he is only my criminal defense lawyer. Charles Mathew Miller is a great human being that is kind hearted and a real humanitarian. I swear if you need a criminal defense attorney and want to actually be represented and not just ran through the system, Mr. Miller is your best bet. Someday I expect Mr. Miller will charge a lot for his services but now he is building a reputation and is a great value as well.

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Charles Matthew Miller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kerrianne Waters

Unknown lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt has a good reputation in the community and is known for his work as a criminal defense attorney."

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Jeannie Ridings

Family lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and highly recommended as an asset to this community."

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Christopher Leasor

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Miller since he first began practicing law, when we prosecuted cases together in the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office. He impressed me with his smarts, work ethic and abilities from day one, and continues to impress me to this day. Mr. Miller has successfully achieved favorable dispositions for clients on more cases than I can count. I fully endorse Mr. Miller and his abilities in the courtroom."

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Jeremiah Denslow

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyer is a tremendous advocate for his clients. I give him my highest endorsement in the field of criminal and DUI defense."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Miller is a skilled and respected member of the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Charles. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ronald Hanna

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Miller is a very bright and down to earth attorney who has impressed with his courtroom abilities."

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Fadi Rustom

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Miller is an experienced and well versed criminal defense attorney who is respected amongst the local bar and judges in the area. His clients are always well protected and advised of their rights. Prosecutors know that he is more than capable in the courtroom and it helps his clients get deals that most other attorneys are unable to obtain. I highly endorse Mr. Miller in the practice of criminal law."

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Jeffrey Hall

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Matt Miller without any reservation. He is an excellent trial attorney with many trials under his belt. He is an energetic, hard-working attorney that is great at problem solving for his clients. He communicates regularly with clients as well as making the court process as easy as possible. Further, he is great at spotting technicalities in police reports. This keen sense is only one of the qualities that leads to Matt's success in and outside the courtroom."

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Robert Pugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Miller has an excellent reputation for going above and beyond is normal for a criminal defense attorney. His level of dedication and loyalty is unmatched."

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Michael Fritz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a responsible and experienced attorney in the field of criminal law. He has a unique ability to understand his clients' needs and effectively facilitate that in the courtroom. Like many others in the central Illinois legal community, I endorse Matt Miller."

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John Lonergan

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Kerrianne Waters

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Caryn Kamp

Family lawyer

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Simon Kabzan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christopher Leasor

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeremiah Denslow

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Richard Rosenstein

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Michael Waddington

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Ronald Hanna

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Fadi Rustom

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Jeffrey Hall

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 In the State of Illinois, American Society ofLegal Advocates

2015

Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 In the State of Illinois, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 40 under 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Illinois, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2007

Dean's List, NIU

2006

Dean's List, NIU College of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Miller Law Offices, P.C.

2008 - 2014

Partner, Miller & Pugh Law Offices, PC

2007 - 2008

Assistant State's Attorney, Peoria County State's Attorney Office

Associations

2008 - Present

American Inns of Court

2008 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association, Traffic Laws and Courts Section

2010 - 2011

Peoria County Bar Association

Criminal Defense Chairman

2010 - 2012

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

Order of Protection Denied

Case Dismissed

Peoria DUI

Case Dismissed

Petition for Order of Protection

Plenary (two year) Order of Protection Granted

Class X Summer Camp Case Reduced to Class 2 Felony

Probation and no incarceration

Peoria County Motion To Suppress Evidence

Motion granted. Case Dismissed

Peoria County DUI Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Tazewell County DUI Dismissed

DUI dismissed

Peoria Heights DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Class X Felony Dismissed

Plea to Lesser Charges

DUI Dismissed and Suspension Rescinded

Case Dismissed morning of trial

Theft & Battery

Not Guilty of Both Charges at Bench Trial

Battery

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Reckless Conduct

Not guilty at Bench Trial

Unlawful Possession of Cannabis

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Peoria County Criminal Damage To Property

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Battery

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Cannabis

Not Guilty

Disorderly Conduct

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Criminal Damage to Property

Not Guilty

Possession of Cannabis

Case dismissed

Possession of Cannabis

Dismissed after Motion to Suppress Evidence

DUI Motion Hearing

Case Dismissed

DUI Drug Bench Trial

Not Guilty

DUI Jury Trial

Not Guilty

Criminal Damage to Property

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Peoria County Domestic Battery and Battery

Not guilty on all counts

Peoria Attempt Obstruction of Justice

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Peoria Attempt Retail Theft

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Peoria Battery on Police Officer

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Fulton County Drug Forfeiture

Forfeited Assets Returned to Client

Peoria Resisting a Peace Officer

Not Guilty at Jury Trial

Theft

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Disorderly Conduct

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Peoria Intimidating a Witness

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Peoria Battery

Not Guilty at Bench Trial

Aggravated Battery on Police Officer

Not Guilty at Jury Trial

Possession With Intent to Deliver Cocaine

Probation

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Education

2007

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2004

Illinois State University

B.A. Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2014

People's Law School

Criminal & DUI Law

2013

People''s Law School

Criminal and DUI Law

2012

People's Law School

Criminal & DUI Law

2011

People's Law School

Criminal & DUI Law

2011

Bradley University Mock Trial Invitational

Mock Trial-Judge

2010

ICC People's Law School

DUI Law & Criminal defense

2009

Illinois Central College

Traffic and DUI Law

Publications

Languages

English

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