Matt Shafran - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attorney at Weinstein Legal Team
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
514 NE 13th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 07/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI
- Domestic Violence
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Offenses
- Restraining Orders
- Federal Indictments
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Shafran has dedicated his legal career to zealously advocating for victims and seeking justice for others. Mr. Shafran grew up in Parkland, Florida until he attended Florida State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology. In 2012, he received his Juris Doctor in law at Nova Southeastern University College of Law.
Upon graduating law school, Mr. Shafran worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County, prosecuting those accused of committing crimes and representing victims of crimes. As a prosecutor, Mr. Shafran handled thousands of cases ranging from minor offenses like misdemeanors, all the way up to serious drug trafficking offenses and sexual battery.
With more than 50 trials under his belt and years of experience in the criminal justice system, Mr. Shafran knows what it takes to handle the complex legal issues in your case from the prefiling stages and all the way through a jury verdict. As a former prosecutor, he knows the intricacies and strategies a prosecutor uses to build their case. Now, when advocating on your behalf during this tough time in your life, he employs the tools and approach necessary to break the prosecutor’s case down.
As part of the criminal defense side of the practice, Mr. Shafran handles a wide range of offenses from criminal traffic offenses like DUI and suspended license, misdemeanors such as petit theft and domestic battery, and violent and serious felonies such as sexual battery, robbery, drug trafficking, DUI manslaughter and more.
Mr. Shafran is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated lawyer who has received numerous awards including, The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in both 2017 and 2019 and 10 Best Attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service in 2017 by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.
Mr. Shafran is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a member of the United States Concealed Carry Associations Critical Response Team.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer, 2019
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in both 2017 and 2019
- 10 Best Attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service in 2017, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2021 - 2026
Other Sources of Feedback About Matt Shafran
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, 2012
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Florida State University, 2009
B.S.
Major: Criminology
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in West Palm Beach, Assistant State Attorney, 2012 - 2014
- Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., Attorney, 2014 - 2015
- Meltzer & Bell, P.A., Attorney, 2015 - 2019
Languages
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English
Published Works
Articles
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Fighting Charges When Police Unlawfully Extend A Stop For A K-9 Unit
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Turning Yourself In on a Florida Warrant: What to Expect During the Booking Process
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Can You Be Charged With DUI While Sleeping In A Parked Car In Florida?
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Common Medical Conditions That Mimic Intoxication During Field Sobriety Tests
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Navigating DCF Investigations Following A Domestic Violence Arrest in Florida
- When Possession Of Common Tools Becomes A Felony Charge
- Utilizing The Mistake Of Fact Defense For Accidental Entry
- Qualifying For Record Sealing With A Withhold Of Adjudication
- What Background Checks Reveal After A Record Is Officially Expunged
- Resolving A Florida Warrant While Living Out Of State
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2012
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, 2012
- Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2012 - Present (Member)
- Palm Beach County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2015 - Present (Member)
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- United States Concealed Carry Association
- Broward County Bar Association
- Broward County Criminal Defense Bar
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Contact
514 NE 13th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone Number: 754-732-3199
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8AM - 5:30PM
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