Volusia County
We Have Offices Conveniently Located in Deland and Daytona Beach
If you are a resident of Volusia County in Daytona Beach, DeLand or the surrounding areas, and have been charged with a crime, Thompson Law, P.A. is your local solution for aggressive and passionate criminal defense.
Attorney Matt Thompson is a lifelong resident of Florida, and his independent law firm, Thompson Law, P.A., is based in beautiful, historic DeLand, FL. Matt focuses on developing a thoughtful, committed, zealous approach to representing Florida residents involved in all varieties of criminal matters – ranging from drug possession and DUI, to juvenile defense and white collar criminal defense.
With offices in Deland and Daytona Beach, we’ve represented clients throughout Central Florida for over 18 years.
Why Should I Choose Matt Thompson as My Criminal Defense Attorney? Matt Knows Both Sides of the Law
As a former prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office in DeLand, FL, Attorney Thompson has years of trial practice in cases focusing on charges such as DUI, marijuana and drug possession and/or trafficking, sex crimes, and homicide. Attorney Thompson now uses the skills honed during his years as a prosecutor as a solid foundation for his knowledge of both sides of the law in order to defend his clients with an attentive and uncompromising manner.
Whether you’ve been charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession, DUI, or a more serious felony offense, Matt will use his years of experience and knowledge of the Florida court system to defend your case.
A Free Legal Consultation Ensures You’re Making the Right Choice
Because he values the attorney-client relationship and feels that your needs are best served when you feel comfortable with your attorney, Matt offers a free legal consultation so you feel confident in Thompson Law, P.A.’s ability to fervently represent your interests prior to signing up as a client. Rest assured that anything discussed in this consultation will remain confidential, even if you decide not to pursue a relationship with the firm.
About the Firm
Thompson Law, P.A. is operated by Florida native, Matt Thompson, who was born and raised in Florida, and completed both his undergraduate and law school education at Florida’s top universities. Matt is a long-term resident of Volusia County and concentrates his practice on representing the interests of citizens in DeLand, Daytona Beach, and nearby areas such as Sanford and Lake Mary.
Get to know the attorney behind the firm, longtime Florida lawyer, Matt Thompson.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
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Charges Reduced to Simple Assault Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
At the time these charges were filed, the State of Florida had a 3-year minimum mandatory for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm. Neighbors of the Client claimed that he pointed a shot gun at them and fired over their heads when they came onto his property. Police came out the following day and arrested the Client. Attorney Thompson found a CAD report where the police had investigated the crime the night of the incident and determined that there was insufficient evidence of the arrest. Attorney Thompson
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All Charges Reduced Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Client was accused of shooting a shotgun over the head of two minors. Attorney Thompson did a public records request to discover that officers reported to the scene of the crime the night of the incident and spoke to the victims on the evening the alleged crime occurred and believed the victims to be intoxicated and unreliable. Attorney Thompson conducted depositions of the officers and ultimately all charges were reduced to a misdemeanor and no incarceration.
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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 Reduced Aggravated Battery
Attorney Thompson conducted depositions on the alleged victim and third-party witness. Attorney Thompson was able to show that the victim was harassing the Defendant and was not being truthful to the police. Attorney Thompson filed Order to Show Cause against the third-party witness for avoiding subpoena for depositions.
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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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All Charges Dismissed Sexual Battery & Domestic Battery
Mr. Thompson took depositions of the victim showing that the victim was not truthful with police when she provided her statement as to what happened. Confronted victim with social media posts, bank records, and telephone records to show that she was not in the places that she stated she was during the time the alleged crime took place. Case 1 was dismissed and the Defendant pled to Case 2 and received two (2) years of prison and credit for fifteen (15) months in prison.