About

Matthew Shafran is a dedicated lawyer in West Palm Beach, Florida, with a strong background in criminal defense and prosecution. Mr. Matthew Shafran has built his legal career on advocating for victims and seeking justice for others. Growing up in Parkland, Florida, he later attended Florida State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology. In 2012, he obtained his Juris Doctor in law from Nova Southeastern University College of Law. After graduating from law school, Mr. Shafran worked as an Assistant State Lawyer in Palm Beach County, where he prosecuted individuals accused of crimes and represented crime victims. With over 50 trials and years of experience in the criminal justice system, he is well-equipped to handle complex legal issues from pre-filing stages to jury verdicts. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Shafran understands the strategies and intricacies used by prosecutors to build their cases. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, he uses this knowledge to effectively advocate for his clients and dismantle the prosecution\s case. In his criminal defense practice, Mr. Shafran handles a wide range of offenses, including DUI, suspended license, petit theft, domestic battery, sexual battery, robbery, drug trafficking, and DUI manslaughter. Mr. Shafran is recognized as a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated lawyer and has received several awards, including The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in 2017 and 2019, as well as being named one of the 10 Best Lawyers for exceptional client service in 2017 by the American Institute of Criminal Law Lawyers.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law

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

DUI & DWI

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Juvenile Law

White Collar Crime

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Certified Legal Intern
  Office of the State Lawyer in West Palm Beach
  
• Judicial Intern
  The Honorable Judge Thomas M. Lynch IV
  
• Lawyer
  Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
  2014
• Assistant State Lawyer
  Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in West Palm Beach
  2012

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card

Location