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Matthew Alexander Siroka

4.8
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Rafael, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation

101 Lucas Valley Road Suite 384, San Rafael, CA

About Matthew

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Federal and State Criminal defense: drug possession and sales cases, DUIs, complex white collar and regulatory matters, precharging investigations, burglary, assault, robbery, fraud, embezzlement

22 years

50%
Litigation 25%

civil rights litigation; commercial disputes; unfair business practices; police misconduct

22 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 50 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Matthew Alexander Siroka

101 Lucas Valley Road Suite 384, San Rafael, CA, 94903

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Matthew Alexander Siroka's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Criminal Attorney

Matthew Siroka is a fine Attorney I was very pleased with the way he explained my situation and discussing options. I felt confident and deffenentily would contact again if needed too. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2015

Nobody Does It Better

I trust him with my life. He will go that extra mile and actually cares about his clients. He is able to handle all aspects of the law. I would never even consider using another attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

excellent service!!

Mr. Siroka did a great job in explaining me the options I had available and navigating me through the complicated web of laws and county legal system. He was very accessible and responsive to my questions and always kept me informed on the status of my case. I would Highly recommended his services.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2009 | Criminal Defense

Matthew. Siroka is the attorney you want to be by your side!

A few years ago I was charged with a serious crime and it required lots of attention. I needed strong council that would listen and support me. I found that support from Matthew. He stood by me all the way through the hardest time in my life. His attention to detail and methodical scholar was ess...ential to my case. I was able to call Matthew at all hours of the day and he always responded and calmed my nerves. He comforted me and provided spot on advice. Matthew is a man you can trust and confide in. I feel blessed that Matthew was my attorney. I would highly recommend Matthew Siroka as a competent, confident and compassionate servant of the people. Thanks again Matthew.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2009

Capable, Credible Handling Of My Case...

Matthew A. Siroka did a fine job handling my case. He did an excellent job keeping me informed of the rather frustrating and extremely confusing process. I don't speak legal-ese... Any legal difficulty can be upsetting, and he did a commendable job at making sure I was as comfortable as he could m...ake things for me throughout the process. It took a rather long time, but he was attentive with updates and didn't give up hope or the light at the end of the tunnel. Wouldn't have made it through without his good-natured no-nonsense approach to dealing with the facts. He's a good, stand-up Lawyer. I'd hire him again.

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Matthew Alexander Siroka's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scotty Storey

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"“An excellent attorney, well known and respected in the legal community. I give my highest recommendation without any reservations for this lawyer."

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Daniel Flores

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I often refer cases that I can't take to Matthew. He is a sharp lawyer who is quick to grasp the real issues, tactfully dismiss the non-issues and present a persuasive argument that holds your attention."

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Dennis Roberts

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Matt is extremely smart, hard working and dilligent. Dennis"

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Garrick Lew

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Matt and I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a hard working advocate that cares who vigorously represents his clients."

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Adam Gasner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a diligent and effective defense lawyer, who I have worked with on a number of cases. I recommend that if you are in need of a criminal defense lawyer - or a lawyer for your appeal - you put Mr. Siroka on the short list of lawyers to interview."

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Scott Sugarman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Flores

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Gasner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Darryl Genis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Garrick Lew

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers

Associations

2008 - Present

California Appellate Defense Counsel

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Memner

2004 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Guion A132604 (First District Court of Appeal)

two of three convictions reversed

People v. Barros A132148 First District Court of Appeal

Sentence reversed

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Education

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University of California, Hastings College of the Law

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Reed Coll

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