Deland Criminal Defense Firm
Thompson Law, P.A. is proud to serve individuals and their families in and around Deland, FL in both criminal defense and personal injury representation. We understand the stress and uncertainty that these types of legal challenges can bring to both you and your family. When facing any legal matter, it is essential that you understand your rights, the laws that will impact your case, and your options in surmounting the road ahead.
Our firm can provide reliable and proven legal help, as attested to by our many former clients and the legal industry awards we have earned. We are prepared to protect your rights and pursue your best interests whether through negotiations or at trial. Our Deland attorney has extensive experience standing up for clients before judges and juries with well-prepared and aggressive legal strategies.
Our firm provides the following services in Deland:
No case is too difficult or complex for Thompson Law, P.A. For over 18 years, we have defended clients on charges ranging from trespassing to arson, robbery, drug crimes, domestic violence, assault, aggravated assault, and more. In traffic accident injury cases, we can take on insurance companies that want to get away with quick settlements that are far below what your claim is worth.
We suggest that you get the advice and guidance you need by contacting us for a free initial consultation. Find out more about the legal aspects of your case, the laws impacting it, available options, and our recommendations for meeting the challenges you face. We are here 24/7 for calls to answer your questions and address your concerns. Get the personalized help and support you need at this critical time.
Client-Focused. RESULT-DRIVEN.
Working Closely with You To Build a Strong Case
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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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No Criminal Charges Filed Public Assistance Fraud
Attorney Thompson and Client reviewed case and met with Department of Revenue investigators to explain the discrepancy. In doing so, the State determined that they would not seek criminal charges, but offered a repayment plan through non-judicial means.
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Deferred Prosecution Agreement Loitering and Prowling
Client became disoriented due to a medical condition and entered a car that did not belong to him, but looked just like his car. Attorney Thompson provided mitigation to the State concerning the Defendant’s medical issues and ensured the client would be offered a Deferred Prosecution Agreement by the State wherein all charges would be dismissed upon completion.
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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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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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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.