Criminal Defense Attorney DeBary
Fighting for Clients In Deland, Daytona Beach and Throughout Central Florida
If you need a criminal defense attorney in the wake of a charge or arrest for an offense committed in DeBary, FL, Volusia County lawyer Matt Thompson–and his team at Thompson Law P.A.–will give you the dedicated, aggressive representation you deserve.
We have offices in DeLand and Daytona Beach and help clients throughout Central Florida fight their criminal charges.
Three Things to Think About When Hiring an Attorney
Location.
Hiring an attorney from a major metropolitan area, like New York City, Atlanta or Orlando, will likely have an effect on the fees you're going to be required to pay. Also, often lawyers in bigger cities have a higher threshold when it comes to fees, as their rent and cost of living is naturally higher than that of a smaller suburban town.
Experience.
There are a range of criminal charges one can face, and not all attorneys have experience in certain realms of criminal law. Ask targeted questions to your potential lawyer to find out what kind of experience, knowledge and success rate they have regarding cases like yours––especially if your offense and/or the circumstances surrounding it are unique in nature.
Character.
You don't have to want to be best friends with your attorney, but you do have to like or respect him or her on some level. If in your free consultation, your attorney comes off as fake, rude, aloof– or you feel you just don't like or trust him or her–that's your first red flag. Think about the character of the lawyer you hire: They are going to be representing you in front of others, so chances are if you do not trust or like this person, others may feel that vibe too and it won't be in your favor.
Why Thompson Law, P.A.?
With over six years experience working on the other side of the courtroom – as a prosecutor at the Office of the State Attorney in DeLand, FL – attorney Matt Thompson now dedicates his breadth of legal knowledge and skills in litigation and problem solving to the area of criminal defense.
With legal acumen pertaining to both the prosecution and the defense and a history of success in the courtroom, Matt is an attorney DeBary residents can trust is qualified to handle their criminal case.
Matt handles all criminal cases with a highly personalized approach, acquiring knowledge and insight about the ins and outs of cases ranging from DUI or drug charges––to white-collar crimes, juvenile defense, federal cases, and homicides.
Criminal cases need one-on-one attention, and you have that at Thompson Law, P.A. Contact us today: (386) 280-4977.
Client-Focused. RESULT-DRIVEN.
Working Closely with You To Build a Strong Case
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All Charges Reduced Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Client was accused of shooting a shotgun over the head of two minors. Attorney Thompson did a public records request to discover that officers reported to the scene of the crime the night of the incident and spoke to the victims on the evening the alleged crime occurred and believed the victims to be intoxicated and unreliable. Attorney Thompson conducted depositions of the officers and ultimately all charges were reduced to a misdemeanor and no incarceration.
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Charges Reduced to Simple Assault Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
At the time these charges were filed, the State of Florida had a 3-year minimum mandatory for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm. Neighbors of the Client claimed that he pointed a shot gun at them and fired over their heads when they came onto his property. Police came out the following day and arrested the Client. Attorney Thompson found a CAD report where the police had investigated the crime the night of the incident and determined that there was insufficient evidence of the arrest. Attorney Thompson
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Charges Reduced, Guidelines Waived, No Probation Failure to Register as a Career Criminal
The Client was arrested out of State for a warrant for failure to register as a career criminal. This violated his probation out of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Attorney Thompson was able to track the Client’s addresses and discovered that his landlord at the time lied to his probation officer about his renting an apartment because the landlord was not zoned to allow tenants. The State agreed to a time-served sentence for the time he spent in custody being transported to Florida.
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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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No Charges Filed and Prevented Arrest Grand Theft
Client was caring for her special needs sister. While caring for her she received advice from bank personnel to place her sister’s Disability Checks into a bank account in the Client’s name to avoid other family members from stealing money. Once the family members discovered this they called the police to investigate the Client. Attorney Thompson put together documentation showing how the money was being spent and met with police to further explain the situation. The police determined that there was no
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Charges Reduced Domestic Battery
Attorney Thompson provided a letter outlining defenses in case. State reviewed letter and spoke to the witnesses and offered to reduce the charges to a non-violent disorderly conduct with no jail and no probation.