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Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams

Valore & Gordillo, LLP
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ...
  • Ohio
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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

Practice Areas
    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
Fees
  • 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.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Of Counsel
Valore & Gordillo, LLP
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Solo Practioner
Matt Williams LLC
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Judicial Attorney
Ohio Court of Appeals Eleventh Appellate Distric
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Education
Cleveland State University
J.D. (2013) | Law
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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
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Ohio State University - Columbus
B.A. (2007) | History
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Ohio  # 0090709
Member
Current
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West Shore Bar Association
Member
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Ohio Bar Association
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Websites & Blogs
Website
MattWilliamsLLC.com
Videos
This video addresses eligibility of adults who have been convicted of an offense or offenses in the State of Ohio to have the record(s) of their conviction(s) sealed. This process is commonly known as expungement. If you are convicted of a crime or considering pleading guilty to a crime, it is important to consider your eligibility because criminal records make finding employment more difficult. Ohio Expungement Eligibility

This video addresses eligibility of adults who have been convicted of an offense or offenses in the State of Ohio to have the record(s) of their conviction(s) sealed. This process is commonly known as expungement. If you are convicted of a crime or considering pleading guilty to a crime, it is important to consider your eligibility because criminal records make finding employment more difficult.
Legal Answers
2850 Questions Answered
Q. Can you appeal a case that has been continued multiple times and the defendant is not guilty
A: It sounds like the case is still in the pre trial phase so an appeal would be untimely. The basic timeline is arraignment, pre-trials (discovery and negotiations), either plea or trial, sentencing, and then appeal.
Q. Can my landlord have me escorted off the property, if I'm not on the lease?
A: He will have to evict you, if you’ve been living there but he can as you have no lease. If the defendant in your DV case put him up to this, the defendant has almost certainly violated the terms of a court no contact order which generally includes not doing anything to mess with the victim’s living situation like shutting off utilities and also bars having others do such things for you.
Q. delinquent at age 15 for domestic violence on my brother. At age 31 will this prevent me from getting a CCW in Ohio?
A: You should make sure this case gets expunged. Once that’s done, you shouldn’t have any trouble.
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Valore & Gordillo, LLP
21055 Lorain Road
Cleveland, OH 44126
Telephone: (216) 785-0093
Cell: (216) 200-8625
Fax: (216) 803-8500
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