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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4.5 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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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 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!!

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Matthew Fletcher is an Outstanding Lawyer

My family was referred to Matthew Fletcher when my sister was having legal problems that put her behind bars. We were worried up to the point to where my parents and I started feeling sick…but after a few court hearings my sister's legal problems were dismissed and the little bit of time my sister sp...ent incarcerated did not affect how our lives continued to move forward once Mr. Fletcher stepped into the courtroom. We were so positive about the court hearings after that and it's because of Mr. Fletcher! Talk about a sign of relief…my family and I were unable to get help from other resources, we did not know who to turn to, plus no one would advise us on how to handle our situation or where we could find help until my father was introduced to Mr. Fletcher from a co-worker. Word of mouth can go a long way! Thank you Matthew Fletcher...

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Because of Matthew Fletcher

Recently my mother was accused of false charges for a crime she did not commit. My grandmother and i almost lost all hope, we went through six different incompetent lawyers who claimed they couldn't help us. My mother would have spent life in prison if it hadn't been for Matthew Fletcher. When i wet ...to go meet with him for the first time he was very professional. He was very willingly to take the case so many lawyers rejected, which brought hope to me and my family. Not only did he keep me and my family informed, but within four months my mother was back home and all charges were dropped. I highly recommend Matthew Fletcher.

Posted by michael | April 03, 2015 | Criminal Defense

One hundred percent crook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hired Mr. Fletcher in 1/09 to represent me in a parole matter. He and his crooked secretary Lisa(do not give these people any money!) asked for a 2000.00 retainer that I promptly sent them. They took my money did nothing for me but let me rot in jail and when I asked for my retainer back two months... later, they present me with an outrageous bill to cover 1600.00 of the retainer. All the while never speaking with my parole officer or attempting to resolve any parole problem. They are the worst crooks I have ever dealt with and these people are professionals? Save yourself alot of headache and find an attorney that has at least some ethics. These people have none and are sorrowly lacking in the integrity department as well. You can call Mr. Fletcher 500 times as I have and have yet to speak with him regarding his outrageous bill.. I have just forwarded all my paperwork to the California Bar Associtaion regarding Mr. Fletcher so that maybe another family does not have through what this family has gone through.

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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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