Areas Of Practice

Criminal Law

Assault

The differing levels of assault are based on the severity of the alleged injury and whether a weapon was used. These are serious crimes and often strongly prosecuted because there is a victim. If you or a loved one is charged with assault, be sure to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows how to handle cases with an accuser. We have the resources to investigate a case and affectively cross-examine an accuser in order to bring out the truth.

Drug Possession

The severity of drug charges range from petty to the highest level of felonies depending on the amount of drugs found and the “intent” of the accused. The most egregious Fourth Amendment violations are found in drug cases. The mission of our firm is to protect the constitutional rights of all New Yorkers, no matter who you are or how big the case is. Drug charges, if not handled properly, could result in a criminal record and severe collateral consequences like the inability to get a job or the loss of housing. The Law Offices of Matthew Hunter will work relentlessly to protect your rights and your record.

DUI / DWI

This is a serious crime that, if not handled properly, could result in a criminal record and suspension of your driver’s license. The experience and understanding we have of these delicate cases assures a strong defense. If you or a loved one is accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is wise to quickly hire an attorney because these cases are often won and lost early on. And always remember, anything you say to the police can and WILL be used against you!

Property Crimes

Non-violent crimes such as these are usually a result of either a bad decision in a moment of weakness or something more systematic like the loss of a job, a high number of dependents, a lack of food, or substance abuse. People that are accused of property crimes should not be jailed by the system. Our practice of client centered representation allows the firm to focus on the specific needs of each client throughout the attorney-client relationship.

Sex Offenses

Violating these laws may result in jail time and registration in your community as a sex offender. Sensitive cases such as these require advanced litigation strategies like those possessed by our firm. We live in a time where bald allegations are taken as fact and the burden of proof shifts onto those who have been accused. Our skilled attorneys will stand by you in the face of accusation and fight for the truth.

Weapons Charges

Whether it is a pocketknife or a gun, the police will go to extraordinary lengths to get weapons off the streets. This often results in aggressive prosecutions. To defend these cases, an attorney must understand technical details of the law and, in some circumstances, have an understanding of the science behind DNA evidence. Our team has studied the relevant legal precedent and is equipped to check the government before they pin you with a weapon that is not yours.

White Collar Defense

White collar crime refers to offenses that are designed to use deception as a means for financial gain. A defendant’s reputation is at risk when charge with such offenses because of the media and public perception of white collar crime. The professionalism and sophistication of our firm reassures its client’s that the names they have worked hard to make for themselves will not be sullied.