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 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 Domestic Violence
Client was texting a friend when her significant other tried to grab for her phone. When the client tried to pull away, the victim claimed that he was battered and the client was arrested and brought before DCF due a child being in the house. Attorney Matt Thompson wrote a letter to the State explaining the discrepancy in evidence and claimed that the client was in fact moving away from the victim and did not intentionally try to hit the victim. All charges against the client were dismissed.
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Charges Reduced Sale and Possession of Heroin
Defendant entered a treatment facility while case was pending. Attorney Thompson provided progress reports of all of her progress during her stay to show improvement. State agreed to amend all charges to simple possession and the Defendant was sentenced into Drug Court.
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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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Charge Reduced Felony Child Abuse
Attorney Thompson took over for the Defendant’s prior attorney who was unable to obtain an offer of anything other than a felony conviction. Attorney Thompson prepared a sworn Motion to Dismiss and was offered a misdemeanor with no probation or jail.
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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.