Matthew Kindel - Clearwater, FL
Attorney at Bauer Crider Kindel & Parry
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Clearwater, FL
1550 South Highland Avenue Suite C Clearwater, FL 33756
Clearwater Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Matthew Kindel is a partner with the firm and has defended individuals accused of crimes for over 15 years. He is a former prosecutor, and practices primarily in Pasco, Hernando and their surrounding counties, but has handled cases throughout Florida, from Key West to Gainesville to Vero Beach.
Mr. Kindel travels to seminars across the country to keep abreast of the latest tools and trends in forensic science to defends his clients. H regularly employs experts in his cases to contradict the state’s evidence or to mitigate the client’s sentence, and he utilizes the same methods as law enforcement by actively seeking subpoenas to obtain evidence.
His expertise and zealousness are sought after by various organizations. He is routinely contracted by the United School Employee of Pasco (USEP) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) to represent their members accused of criminal acts. He is listed as a referral attorney by the United State Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). He is the most well-reviewed attorney on AVVO that practices full-time in Pasco County, with over 180 five star reviews.
He believes that early intervention can help change the perception of the case, and can be essential in locating and preserving exculpatory evidence necessary for the defense of a case. He also believes communication with the client is of utmost importance, and each client receives his cell phone number and email address.
Mr. Kindel lives in Land O Lakes, Florida, with his wife and children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Most Reviewed Attorney with 119 Five Star Reviews, AVVO
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida Coastal School of Law,
Jacksonville,
Florida, 2007
J.D.
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Florida Coastal School of Law,
Jacksonville,
Florida, 2007
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Non Legal Education
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Florida Southern College, 2003
B.S.
Major: Political Science
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Florida Southern College, 2003
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- 10th Judicial Circuit in Polk County, Assistant State Attorney
Other Affiliations
- West Pasco Bar Association (Former President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer)
- National College of DUI Defense
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section
Contact
1550 South Highland Avenue
Suite C
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-275-9822
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.floridadefense.com
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