Matthew Powell Fletcher

Matthew Powell Fletcher

4.5
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Violent Crime, Federal Crime

235 East Broadway Avenue., Suite. #224, Long Beach, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Matthew

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I handle all levels of criminal defense cases; except death penalty cases. We are very, very good at what we do. Especially if the client is actually innocent. I DO NOT HANDLE DIVORCE OR FAMILY LAW CASES!

50%
Personal Injury 20%

We handle a limited number of personal injury cases. Generally the P.I. cases we handle are associated with or spring from our firm's criminal clients or their felony cases.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Office of Matthew Fletcher

235 East Broadway Avenue., Suite. #224, Long Beach, CA, 90802

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Matthew Powell Fletcher's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Desiree | October 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Matt fought for me!

Im a young single mom with no idea which way to turn. It felt like I reached a low point in life & the judge didn't want to hear anything I had to say. I had an abusive ex boyfriend threatening my life & the judge was giving him everything he wanted. I went to Matt right before my trial started, at f...irst Matt tried to see if my ex & I can mend any of our issues, talk it out, or come to some sort of agreement. Doing so he realized that there was no talking to the man. He pulled me aside & asked what result I wanted and after fighting, interrogation & convincing of the judge we finally won. The judge granted me with sole legal & physical custody with limited visitation for him to see our son. I couldn't have left feeling more content, at ease, and grateful for Matt. I never wanted things to be this way but it's how it had to be due to circumstances. You can tell Matt is a family orientated man and genuinely understood my pain. Since court he has checked in to see if I was doing okay with the visitation schedule. Such a nice man that I owe my life to! Nothing is more important than my son. Matt knew that & fought for us. We thank you so much Matt!!!!

Posted by Yolanda | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Criminal Lawyer

I highly recommend Matthew Fletcher as a criminal lawyer. He defended my husband very well. Any questions asked by myself or my husband were always answered in a timely matter. This is a lawyer who communicates well with his client and family. He’s very sympathetic and compassionate during the stres...sful time you’re loved one is going through, which made our situation less stressful. If you want a lawyer who is 100% committed and is going to do everything in his power to provide excellent representation, then go with Mr. Fletcher. He is a very vocal lawyer who fights for what he believes in. Once I hired him I was relieved, and at the end I was very satisfied with his outstanding performance.

Posted by Emely | June 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great Criminal Defense Attorney

Mr. Fletcher has been a godsend to my family. As a criminal defense attorney well known in the Long Beach and South Bay area, I knew that he would be able to help my son with the charges he faced. Not only did Mr. Fletcher answer all of our questions, but he kept us up-to-date on what was going on ...during the court hearings. He made a very sensitive situation more understandable which kept not only myself, but my son at ease. And as was expected, Mr. Fletcher was able to get my son the justice he deserved. My family is very pleased with this attorney's performance in and out of court. I will definitely refer him to anyone that needs a great defense attorney.

Posted by LaChelle | June 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Helped Mother with mentally ill son

My son has a mental disorder and while off his medication got into some trouble and acquired an assault charge. I contacted Mr. Fletcher’s office and received a call back from him the same day. He promptly took over handling my son’s legal case and he was excellent in the handling of the case.... Mr. Fletcher ensured that my son’s mental illness was addressed in court and assisted in facilitating him getting mental health care in an outpatient treatment program. I was very pleased with the legal assistance I obtained from Mr. Fletcher. I would recommend him to others for legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense

He saved my brothers life.

My brother was charged with murder..we spoke with ten other lawyers and without exception each of them told us that my brother would probably never get out of jail alive. Luckily, a lady from our church told me and my mother that we had to call Matthew. After speaking with his assistant Lisa, we felt... hopeful that we had finally found a lawyer who could help or would atleast listen. WE WERE SO RIGHT!! We met with Matthew and from that moment until three months later when I saw my brother pick up his two year old son and watch the Tara fall I have never been more thankful that I was on that day. SIMPLY FANTASTIC, WONDERFUL and COMPLETELY UNAFRAID TO TAKE ON THE District Attorneys office. HE LITERALLY SAVED MY BROTHERS LIFE!!

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2023

updated on 09/15/2023

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 2022

updated on 10/26/2022

This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2006

updated on 02/07/2010

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Honors

2018

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Mioses Arreola

Dismissed

People v. Antonio Santos

Plead Nolo Contendere to one Count of PC 30605 (A) and given probation.

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Education

1996

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

California State University, Dominguez Hills

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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