Atty. Derek T. Matthews
Derek T. Matthews is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, estate planning, family and 2 other areas of law.
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Derek T. Matthews is a trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Brandon, Florida. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Florida (2017). Educated at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Class of 2017 (—). Serands clients in Brandon, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek T. Matthews is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, estate planning, family and 2 other areas of law
- Derek has been licensed for 9 years
- Derek practices in Brandon, FL
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Derek T. Matthews is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Derek T. Matthews is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Derek T. Matthews is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Derek T. Matthews is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brandon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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