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President Obama Again Reduces Prison Sentences for Federal Inmates: Will Governor Scott and Florida Follow Suit?

17 Jul 2017

Last week, President Obama reduced the sentences of 61 nonviolent drug offenders. Since 2014, President Obama has reduced the prison sentences of 248 inmates – more than the past six presidents combined. In a speech given at the NAACP’s 106th national convention, President Obama explained his reasons: “For nonviolent drug crimes,...

Florida: Bond Pending Criminal Direct Appeal

19 Jul 2016

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Can I Obtain Bond While My Criminal Direct Appeal Is Pending? Many criminal defendants wonder if they can continue on bond, or obtain bond, while their direct appeal is pending with the State of Florida appellate court. The answer is it depends. Admission to bail after conviction is not a matter of right,...

Florida Appellate Court Reverses Trial Court For Not Considering Juvenile’s Mitigation Evidence at Resentencing

20 Mar 2016

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Trial Courts Must Consider Juvenile’s Mitigation Evidence at Resentencing In 2015, the Florida Supreme Court decided that juvenile’s unconstitutionally sentenced in the past would be afforded a resentencing. See, e.g., Falcon v. State and Horsely v. State. One of those juveniles unconstitutionally sentenced was Donald Branton. Recently, at Branton’s resentencing,...

Florida Governor Signs New Death Penatly Law

09 Mar 2016

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New Death Penatly Law in Florida The United States Supreme Court recently found Florida’s death penalty scheme unconstitutional in hurst v. florida death penalty. Florida has now passed a new law it believes corrects the death penalty scheme. The new law requires at least 10 of 12 jurors to recommend...

yvonne matchett

2021-06-08

First, I want to thank God for God and for creating Mr. Mclain. I thought I was going to be original on my COMMENTS but as I read the other comments, it seems like McLain has treated and responded the Same to each client. Both my husband and I prayed to our lord and savior Jesus Christ to lead us and guide us to who he want us to hire and He lend us to Matthew McLain. Both my husband and I after meeting McLain we asked him to give us a few minutes as we prayed and confirm our decision. Without a doubt my husband and i said he is the one.. We always think the loudest most noisiest lawyers win! sometime all that noise is more for marketing there business than the clients itself. The Lawyer who wins knows how to fight in many different ways. MLlain has that wisdom to make the other side see the injustices sometimes done. HE WAS ABLE TO ARGUE A 25 YRS SENTENCE OF INJUSTICES FOR FIRST OFFENDER NONE VIOLET CRIME AND GET IT TO 7 YRS. THANK YOU JESUS THANK YOU MATTHEW McLAIN!! JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED!!!!

Anonymous Person

2020-07-23

Matthew R. McLain is an excellent attorney. His legal services are incomparable. He is dedicated in providing the best results for your criminal case. He is professional and responsive when you need him. He is detailed oriented and a great thinker that helps provide a sound legal/criminal customized defense for you. Without a doubt I recommend attorney Matthew R. McLain for anyone facing a criminal case. He personally worked on my case and was able to get my case dismissed. A plus quality.

leticia hernandez

2019-08-16

Before my husband and I hired anyone we prayed on it, I prayed to my Lord to guide us to the correct person that could handle his case. I have never met a lawyer like Mr. McLain. With no doubt he is the best. There was never a call or a question unanswered. May God bless him always.

Kenyarda Elliott

2019-03-19

Mr McLain is AMAZING!!!!! He's always there when I called with all my questions. This court stuff is so hard to deal with but not only is he always professional but he's always ready and willing to answer all of my questions, no matter how many of them there were. If there was something I didn't understand be broke it down for me understand completely. He never allowed me nor my family to leave the courthouse not understand exactly what happened! I LOVE Mr McLain. The fact that he ACTUALLY cares it's not just money to him he cares about his clients and that alone speak volumes on a whole other lever! I'll recommend him over and over and over again to anyone who is need of a lawyer who will always be honest and they care about his cases.

Dei Empress

2019-03-13

Mr.McLain has worked wonders on my husband's case. Despite obstacles and court delays he continued to fight and receive results. He is compassionate, patient, and consistent in getting positive outcomes. I would recommend him to anyone. He us truly one of the best in his field. Im 1000% satisfied with his work.

Gary Schwartz

Matt McLain is undoubtedly one of the finest attorneys I know. I have known him for years, and he has proven himself to be an unbelievably hard-working, brilliant and compassionate lawyer. To this day I constantly call him to ask for his opinion on questions regarding juvenile resentencing and post-conviction matters, as his advice and expertise are invaluable. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Latoia Cannon

Mr. McLain is a true fighter. I've worked with him about 6 years and he has always provided professional service. He provides personal service to all his clients. Thanks for all you do. Kenneth and Padrieka