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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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by Pedro | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Murder charge

We hired Mr. Matt Fletcher to help my son. My son was being charged with murder, Mr. Fletcher fought hard for my son and he never let up on the D.A to proof my son's innocence. Mr. Fletcher beat the murder charge and my son walked out of court that same day. Matt Fletcher is a great lawyer he will n...ot stop fighting for his clients. I recommend Matt Fletcher 100 percent. We thank you for everything you did for my son and our family. BEST LAWYER EVER

Posted by Richard | September 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Best Criminal Defense Attorney

Fletcher saved me from spending the rest of my natural life in jail. Thanks to his dedication and hard work I made it home on a murder case. I now have a wife and kids and was able to start a business of my own. Thanks Matt for the second chance my boy and am always grateful.

Posted by Kathleen | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Wrong Place At The Wrong Time - One Happy Momma

Attorney Fletcher saved my son from being incarcerated for something he didn't do. My son was identified by the victim, officers came to my home and took him into custody for assault. Attorney Fletcher proved my son was in fact purchasing tacos at a taco truck and was at the wrong place at the wrong ...time. The criminals were found and my son was released thanks to our attorney!!! I highly recommend Attorney Fletcher to anyone in need of a professional. He will seek until he finds a way to prove your innocence. He was honest and stuck by his word, the cost was the same since beginning to end and there were no hidden surprises!!!

Posted by LaChelle | June 04, 2015 | Violent Crime

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 | Violent Crime

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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