Volusia County
We Have Offices Conveniently Located in Deland and Daytona Beach
If you are a resident of Volusia County in Daytona Beach, DeLand or the surrounding areas, and have been charged with a crime, Thompson Law, P.A. is your local solution for aggressive and passionate criminal defense.
Attorney Matt Thompson is a lifelong resident of Florida, and his independent law firm, Thompson Law, P.A., is based in beautiful, historic DeLand, FL. Matt focuses on developing a thoughtful, committed, zealous approach to representing Florida residents involved in all varieties of criminal matters – ranging from drug possession and DUI, to juvenile defense and white collar criminal defense.
With offices in Deland and Daytona Beach, we’ve represented clients throughout Central Florida for over 18 years.
Why Should I Choose Matt Thompson as My Criminal Defense Attorney? Matt Knows Both Sides of the Law
As a former prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office in DeLand, FL, Attorney Thompson has years of trial practice in cases focusing on charges such as DUI, marijuana and drug possession and/or trafficking, sex crimes, and homicide. Attorney Thompson now uses the skills honed during his years as a prosecutor as a solid foundation for his knowledge of both sides of the law in order to defend his clients with an attentive and uncompromising manner.
Whether you’ve been charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession, DUI, or a more serious felony offense, Matt will use his years of experience and knowledge of the Florida court system to defend your case.
A Free Legal Consultation Ensures You’re Making the Right Choice
Because he values the attorney-client relationship and feels that your needs are best served when you feel comfortable with your attorney, Matt offers a free legal consultation so you feel confident in Thompson Law, P.A.’s ability to fervently represent your interests prior to signing up as a client. Rest assured that anything discussed in this consultation will remain confidential, even if you decide not to pursue a relationship with the firm.
About the Firm
Thompson Law, P.A. is operated by Florida native, Matt Thompson, who was born and raised in Florida, and completed both his undergraduate and law school education at Florida’s top universities. Matt is a long-term resident of Volusia County and concentrates his practice on representing the interests of citizens in DeLand, Daytona Beach, and nearby areas such as Sanford and Lake Mary.
Get to know the attorney behind the firm, longtime Florida lawyer, Matt Thompson.
Client-Focused. RESULT-DRIVEN.
Working Closely with You To Build a Strong Case
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All Charges Dismissed Battery
The Client was working as a part time substitute teacher to help generate income to help his sick child granddaughter. While working there were children acting up and he instructed the child to stay in his seat while the others went to recess. The child claimed that the client hit him and told administration. Attorney Thompson did a public records request to obtain reports from the Department of Children and Families and noticed serious discrepancies in the child’s story. Attorney Thompson was able to p
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All Charges Dismissed Racing on the Highway
Client was arrested after leaving a car show in a fast vehicle. Officers suspected the client of racing another vehicle and police officers pulled him over, drug him out of his vehicle, and arrested him for both racing on the highway and resisting an officer without violence. Upon review of the body camera video, Attorney Matt Thompson raised an excessive use of force complaint against the arresting officer. All charges against the client were dismissed.
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All Charges Dismissed Racing on the Highway
Client was arrested after leaving a car show in a fast vehicle. Officers suspected the client of racing another vehicle and police officers pulled him over, drug him out of his vehicle, and arrested him for both racing on the highway and resisting an officer without violence. Upon review of the body camera video, Attorney Matt Thompson raised an excessive use of force complaint against the arresting officer. All charges against the client were dismissed.
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All Charges Dismissed Aggravated Battery on and Elderly Person
The Defendant and his wife allowed the wife’s elderly mother to come to their home and remove her personal items. During this time the mother began to yell obscenities and attacked E.B. Both parties tried to remove the mother from the home and prevent further physical violence. The mother contacted police and stated that she had been attacked. Attorney Thompson contacted the State Attorney’s Office and met with opposing counsel before charges were filed.
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All Charges Dismissed Robbery
Attorney Thompson met with the Client soon after his arrest. It was clear that the person who was in the vehicle with the Client was the person guilty of committing the robbery and that the Client was more of a bystander. Attorney Thompson provided information to the State Attorney’s Office to separate the Client from the co-defendant. The information provided to the State resulted in all charges against the Defendant being dismissed.
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All Charges Dismissed Resisting an Officer Without Violence
The Client was attending a wedding and stayed in a hotel after the reception. Someone called the police regarding a noise complaint. When the police arrived, the Client would not allow the police to enter his hotel room. The police forced entry and arrested the Client for Resisting and Officer Without Violence. Attorney Thompson provided case law to the State that shows that the police officer did not have the right to enter the hotel room and arrest the Client.