Matthew Williams

As an Ohio attorney, I know the legal system is large, complex, and intimidating. I understand that interaction with government agencies is disorienting and the rules are unclear. If you, a family member, or a friend have been arrested, charged with a crime, are the subject of an investigation, or involved in a dispute with the government, it is in the accused person's best interest to obtain legal representation. As an attorney, my job is to defend your interests, freedom, dignity and reputation and to make sure you understand your rights, the process, and the consequences of your decisions. Do not let the system intimidate you. I am here to help. Don't face it alone. I practice law with a two part philosophy, which I am ready to put to work for you. First, the client is a person. As my client, I will treat you as a person, not as a number, a case, or a wallet. I will give you courtesy and respect and treat your problems with diligent attention. I will work with you to find the most cost effective solution to your problems. Second, the lawyer is an advocate, a guide, and an adviser. I will be your advocate. I will make sure you are not pushed into decisions you do not understand. I will investigate the evidence and claims against you. I will present the evidence and claims in your favor. I will ensure that your rights respected. I will guide you. I will explain the workings of the legal system so you will know what to expect and when to expect it. I will keep you informed of the status and progress of your case. I will advise you. Each step of the way you will face choices about your representation. I will explain each choice, the possible outcomes and potential consequences. It is unethical for an attorney to promise results, but I will tell you which choice I believe is best for your particular circumstances and explain why I believe it is best. Ultimately, you will make the key decisions regarding the direction of your case and I will work hard to achieve

Cleveland State University

J.D. (2013) | Law

2010 - 2013

Honors: Graduated cum laude.

Activities: Executive Submissions Editor, The Global Business Law Review St. Petersburg Summer Law Institute Internships at the US Attorney's Office, the Cuyahoga County Public Defender, and the Supreme Court of the Seychelles

Ohio State University - Columbus

B.A. (2007) | History

2003 - 2007

Of Counsel

Valore & Gordillo, LLP

2016 - Current

Solo Practioner

Matt Williams LLC

2014 - Current

Judicial Attorney

Ohio Court of Appeals Eleventh Appellate Distric

2013 - 2014

State Bar of Ohio  # 0090709

Member

Current

West Shore Bar Association

Member

2014 - Current

Ohio Bar Association

Member

2013 - Current

Ohio

Since 2013

• Free Consultation
  I am happy to meet with a prospective client in person or over the phone for a consultation. At the end of the consultation, I provide the client with my take on the situation and what can be done to help and address the issue of cost.
• Credit Cards Accepted
  Visa, Mastercard. I also accept PayPal.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

White Collar Crime

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Q. My 12 year old doesn’t want to see her dad why can I do

18 June 2021

A: I really depends why she doesn't want to see if. If he is abusive, you can file a private custody action seeking to keep her away from him. If she's just 12 and being difficult, you may have to tell her the visitation schedule in the visitation schedule and it isn't optional anymore than going to school is.

Q. Hi, escambia county criminal question

17 June 2021

A: An Ohio court can only expunge the records of a crime committed in Ohio. Our courts have no authority to order records of a Florida court sealed. As for reductions and dismissals, unless you’re currently in a diversion program, you already pleaded guilty and were sentenced, so it’s too late for that.

Q. My husband has federal court coming up and on the court docket it has Plaintiff: USA Defendant: (a different name.

14 June 2021

A: It really depends where on the docket you are looking, but case captions are generally limited to one name. So you'll often see USA v. John Doe, et al. The et al. stands for everyone else. Some cases have lots of defendants and it would make things awfully cumbersome if they all had to be listed every time you wanted to refer to the case.