Matthew Glassman - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attorney at Law Office of Matthew Glassman
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
600 SW 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
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21
Years
Experience
Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 10/30/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Meet the Man behind the Glass
To those who have never met me or seen me argue a motion or deliver a closing argument please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Matthew Glassman. I have been practicing criminal defense law in South Florida for over 13 years. I began my career as a freedom fighter as an assistant public defender at the Broward County Public Defender’s office. It was there that I honed my skills and handled case after case. Thousands of cases. I handled cases ranging from driving and drug offenses to complex white collar crime cases to first degree murders and sexual batteries. I fought and battled for my clients no matter how insurmountable the odds seemed. I never gave in and I always rose to the occasion. At the end of my tenure with the Public Defender, I was assigned to the major crimes unit, primarily handling homicides and acting as co-counsel on several death penalty cases.
What I learned as a public servant only made me stronger. I took my talents into private practice and have never looked back. I have been able to build a successful practice by listening to and making myself available to my clients while delivering results. I fight hard and most importantly I fight along side my clients. Nobody is in the dark. Everyone is on the same page. We fight together. Whether you have a high profile media case or small petty crime you can rest assured that you are getting a lawyer that will go to bat for you.
I consider myself to be innovative, creative and someone that has the ability to think outside the box. In front of a jury, I can be entertaining, serious and respectful. I keep myself abreast of the law and any changes that happen. I write a legal blog to educate others.
In addition to my legal work, I currently teach Florida’s infamous stand-your-ground law as an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University. The classroom setting is similar to the courtroom setting where I would be educating a jury. Teaching is a great way to further strengthen and reinforce my abilities as a litigator and is something that I greatly enjoy. I also previously taught a graduate-level course on administrative law and procedure.
Last but not least, I received my B.A. from Indiana University in 2002 and in 2005 graduated from the Saint Thomas University Law School with a J.D. degree and a Master’s degree in Sports Management.
Attorney Awards and Recognitions
I am pleased to say that once again I was chosen and have accepted the National Trial Lawyers nomination as both a Top 100 Trial Attorney in the State Florida and A Top 40 trial Attorney Under the Age of 40. This is the second consecutive year I have been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers for their prestigious designations. In addition, I have received a Top Ten rating by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is rated as Superb and designated the highest rating possible of 10.0 by Avvo. I am also recognized as One of The 10 Best Criminal Law Attorney’s for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.
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Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Top 100 Lawyers by the Association of American Trial Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Trial Attorney Under 40 (second consecutive year)
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Attorney in Florida, 2016 - 2017
- Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2016
- Avvo: rated “Superb,” with the highest possible rating of 10.0
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys: 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, 2017
- Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2016
- Senator of the Year, Student Bar Association, 2005
- Book Award, Appellate Advocacy, 2004
Other Sources of Feedback About Matthew Glassman
Included on the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens, Florida
LL.M., Master of Laws
Major: Sports Management -
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami Gardens, Florida, 2005
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Indiana University, 2002
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Broward County Public Defender’s Office, Assistant Public Defender
- Newman, Freyman, Klein & Gamache P.C., 2002 - 2003
- The Florida Marlins, Sales/Customer Service Representative, 2004 - 2006
- Law Office Of The Public Defender Of The 17th Judicial District, Assistant Public Defender, 2006 - 2012
- Law Office Of The Public Defender Of The 17th Judicial District, Major Crimes/Homicide Attorney, 2012 - 2016
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Florida’s Stand-Your-Ground law, Florida Atlantic University, Adjunct Professor, 2015 - Present
- Graduate-level course on administrative law and procedure (Previously taught)
Representative Cases
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State of Florida vs. L.M - Dismissed/Nolle Prossed
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State v. C.D - Not Guilty
Published Works
Articles
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Law Office of Matthew Glassman Blog: Judge Singhal Makes Tough But Correct Call Granting Mistrial, 2016
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Law Office of Matthew Glassman blog: Promises of Leniency- Case of The Week #1, 2016
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Law Office of Matthew Glassman P.A. Blog: Judge Destry Sentencing Revisited: Tough on Crime vs. Wrong on Crime, Dinkines v. State, 122 So.3d 477, 2016
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Law Office of Matthew Glassman, P.A. Blog: Disclosing a Confidential Informant Case of the week #2, 2016
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2005
Other Affiliations
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2016 - Present (Member)
- National College of DUI Defense, 2016 - Present
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association, 2016 - Present (Member)
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