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Matthew J Simone

10 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets...
New York

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Joseph Mariner Gerstenzang August 19, 2021

Rating: 10

Matt is an excellent lawyer to consider no matter what you might need. He is thorough, articulate, smart and effective. It is critical to Matt that his work is done at the highest level. When choosing a lawyer, most people want to know if an individual is able to deliver the desired result. In this regard, Matt's track record speaks for itself. He is highly capable and will not stop until his clients goal is either achieved or surpassed. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
Classmate at Law School
Friend

I have known Matt Simone since Law School. We have worked together for years now. Matt fastidiously defends his clients and is relentless until he achieves their goal.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

Matt work together. Sometimes we handle cases as a team. Even when he does not have direct involvement in one of my cases, I still seek his counsel as it is often quite invaluable.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We have worked together since 2015.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He is unflappable, methodical, smart and relentless. To a person, Matt's clients walk away thrilled with the result, well informed and impressed with the effort that he put into their case.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Matt not only has a wide understanding of DWI defense, but has a broad base of knowledge that extends into other areas of criminal defense as well as personal injury litigation.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Matt is able to screen cases effectively to determine the weakness in the prosecution's case within minutes.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Knowing the law is important. Being able to effectively communicate it to adversary's and judges is another. Matt is an exceptional jurist who conveys his knowledge with confidence and credibility. This results in routinely positive results for his clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matt lectures to other attorneys for the State Bar Association regarding how to ethically advocate for clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
DWI law/Criminal Defense/Personal Injury/Trust and Estates as well as virtually any area he delves into based on his effectiveness.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Project Management
Transactions
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Chad Justin Caplan May 6, 2020

Rating: 10

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Matt as a lawyer and friend for over ten years, and can unequivocally recommend him as an excellent choice for anyone charged with a DWI or other crime. Matt’s command of the criminal and procedural law is second to none, and he frequently lectures on these topics across the state. If Matt takes your case, he’s also a “dog on a bone,” deploying his experience, creativity and tenacity to ensure the best result possible. I recommend him without hesitation. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Classmate at Law School
Friend

Matt and I attended law school together and are close friends.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Matt has assisted me in representing criminal clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2016 through the present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Matt is an extremely effective attorney because of his deep breadth of knowledge and experience in criminal law.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Matt is proficient in criminal and procedural law. He has been trained by the best criminal firm in the area.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Matt has an excellent ability to assess factual circumstances and apply attendant legal principles.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Matt is a very effective communicator that gets along easily with all of his clients and Matt is able to reduce complicated legal principles into understandable terms.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matt has taught ethics seminars and is the consummate professional.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law, DUI law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Matt as a lawyer and friend for over ten years, and can unequivocally recommend him as an excellent choice for anyone charged with a DWI or other crime. Matt’s command of the criminal and procedural law is second to none, and he frequently lectures on these topics across the state. If Matt takes your case, he’s also a “dog on a bone,” deploying his experience, creativity and tenacity to ensure the best result possible. I recommend him without hesitation.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Jonathan D Cohn June 14, 2019

Rating: 10

Matthew Simone is an incredible asset to our law firm. Matthew has gained a thorough understanding of DWI law which makes him highly effective in the courtroom. He is also able to effectively communicate with clients and is truly concerned in obtaining the best possible outcomes. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I currently work with Matthew Simone.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

We currently work together on many cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2016 to current

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes, Matthew is an exceptional advocate for his clients. He fights for his clients rights on a daily basis.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Matthew has gained a thorough understanding of DWI's and the Vehicle and Traffic Law. He also has a vast knowledge of criminal defense. He is able to use this knowledge in effectively representing his clients.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Matthew is able to effectively review a legal situation with clients and provide them with their best possible course of action.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Matthew communicates clearly with clients so that they fully understand their situations and make the best possible choices.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matthew is highly professional and considers his decisions while appropriately following the Cannons of Ethics.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law, DWI's and Vehicle and Traffic Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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