Attorney Matthew McLain
Matthew McLain, founder of McLain Law, is a third generation attorney who is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and various Federal courts. McLain aggressively advocates for his client’s interests and is dedicated to putting forward the most effective legal strategy and arguments.
Prior to founding McLain Law, Matthew McLain worked at a national appellate law firm where he fine-tuned his advocacy skills. McLain has represented hundreds of criminal defendants in their pursuit of relief at the trial, appellate and clemency level. McLain is well versed in criminal and appellate law and has represented defendants convicted of:
Murder
Driving Under the Influence
Sexual Battery
Mortgage Fraud
Kidnapping
Mail Fraud
Wire Fraud
Drug Offenses
Child Pornography
Lewd or Lascivious Molestation
Aggravated Battery
Aggravated Assault
Attempt
Resisting Officer with or without Violence
Traveling to Meet a Minor
Health Care Fraud
Theft
Violation of Probation
Conspiracy
Solicitation
Burglary
Education
Matthew McLain attended the University of Florida, where he obtained his bachelor degree in business administration with a minor in Spanish. He participated in triathlons, including the completion of an ironman triathlon, and coached scholastic rowing. McLain earned his law degree from Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University College of Law cum laude, finished in the top 10 of his class, and was a member of Law Review. McLain earned the highest grade in the classes of Federal Civil Procedure, Florida Criminal and Civil Procedure, and Professional Responsibility.
Internships
Matthew McLain worked as a certified legal intern for the Office of the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit. While at the State Attorney's Office, McLain represented the State at trial and pre-trial proceedings. McLain also gained experience by clerking at a leading civil recovery law firm.
Licensed to Practice Law
Matthew McLain is licensed to practice law before courts in:
