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 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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Penalties Reduced Grand Theft, Fleeing, Possession of a Fictitious Driver’s License
Attorney Matt Thompson, through depositions and litigation was able to show that officers did not act according to the warrant by picking up the client immediately upon sight. The charge of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, which carries a mandatory felony conviction, was dismissed by the State and the client was offered probation and no felony conviction.
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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.
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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.
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All Charges Dismissed Sexual Battery & Domestic Battery
Mr. Thompson took depositions of the victim showing that the victim was not truthful with police when she provided her statement as to what happened. Confronted victim with social media posts, bank records, and telephone records to show that she was not in the places that she stated she was during the time the alleged crime took place. Case 1 was dismissed and the Defendant pled to Case 2 and received two (2) years of prison and credit for fifteen (15) months in prison.
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All Charges Dismissed Child Abuse Battery
The Client was entangled in a contentious divorce where her ex-husband used the criminal legal system to try to gain leverage against the Client in the family law courts. Attorney Thompson was able to provide documentation, witness statements, and a certificate of completion of a parenting class to get all charges dismissed against the client.