Biography Overview
Matthew Perry is a seasoned attorney specializing in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and personal injury cases. With a diverse and distinguished background, Matthew has served as an Assistant United States Attorney, Assistant Federal Defender, and police officer, bringing a wealth of experience to his practice. His extensive civil litigation and criminal law expertise spans prosecution and defense, making him a formidable advocate for his clients.
Matthew's career is marked by his prior Top Secret/SCI clearance and his experience working with numerous government and regulatory agencies in civil practice and law enforcement agencies in criminal matters. This unique background has equipped him with a deep understanding of the complexities of both civil and criminal law, ethics, administrative law, internal investigations, and trial practice. His ability to navigate these multifaceted areas of law has made him a highly skilled and respected legal professional.
In addition to his legal practice, Matthew is an adjunct professor at Stetson University College of Law, where he also earned his law degree. He holds bar admissions in both Florida and Wisconsin, further demonstrating his broad legal capabilities. Whether in the courtroom or the classroom, Matthew Perry is committed to excellence and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for those he represents.
Practice Areas
Education
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, FL, Juris Doctor.
- Stetson College of Law Honor Roll; Author: "Quiet Voices - Florida's Child Hearsay Law Turns Up the Volume." Stetson Law Quarterly.
- University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, WI, B.A. cum laude in Letters and Science. Criminal Justice major, Political Science minor.
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, General studies.
Memberships
- Stetson University College of Law - Adjunct Professor, 2020-present.
- The Federalist Society – 2017 - 2020.
- Clearwater Bar Association – 2017 - 2020.
- Goldburg – Cacciatore Criminal Law Inn of Court – Master 2014-present.
- The Florida Bar - Special Committee to Study Unethical and Illegal Solicitation of Legal Business – Member – Appointed by Florida Bar President, 2015-2016
- Tampa Bay Inn of Court – Master, 2014-2015
- Instructor/Facilitator - U.S. Department of Justice - Asset Forfeiture Money Laundering; Criminal Trial Practice; Civil Practice Depositions.
- Moot Court Competition Judge - Thomas Cooley Law School and Stetson College of Law.
- Federal Bar Assn., Tampa Bay Chapter,
- Executive Board, Federal Defender Liaison;
- Criminal Section Chair;
- Criminal Seminar, Co-chair;
- Federal Sentencing Guidelines Seminar, Instructor;
- Federal Criminal Practice Seminar, Instructor.
- The Florida Bar, Center for Professionalism, Symposium, Participant.
- American Bar Assn., Judge, Southeast Regional Trial Competition.
Civil Service Commission, City of Madeira Beach, Florida.
First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, Long Range Planning Committee; Deacon.
First Baptist Church of Oviedo, Deacon.
Bible Study Fellowship International, Orlando, Florida, Administrator. - Gulf Beaches Church by The Sea, Inc., Trustee; Foundation Director; Moderator/Chief Executive Officer; Churchperson of the Year.
Awards and Recognitions
- Director's Award, Outstanding Achievement – United States Department of Justice, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, 2017
- Distinguished Public Service Award, United States Coast Guard – United States Department of Homeland Security, 2016.
- Performance Based Cash Award(s) - United States Attorney’s Office, 2001-2022
- Executive Director’s Award, Outstanding Investigative Accomplishment – United States Department of Homeland Security, 2010.
- Employee Recognition Award - United States Attorney’s Office, 2009.
- Dedicated Service Award - United States Marshal’s Service, 2008.
- Dedicated Service Award - Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, 2008.
- Distinguished Service Award - Saint Petersburg Police Department, 2005.
- Outstanding Service Award - Drug Enforcement Administration, 2001- 2004.
- Outstanding Service Award - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, 2004.
- Outstanding Service Award, Kissimmee Police Department, 2004.
- Dedicated Service Award - Seminole County Sheriff, 2003.
- Litigation Award, Superior Performance - Ninth Circuit State Attorney - 2001.
- Director's Award for Superior Performance as AUSA – United States Department of Justice, 2001.
- Outstanding Service Award - Federal Public Defender's Office, 1999.
- Dedicated Service Award - Federal Bar, Tampa Bay Chapter, 1999.
- Dedicated Service Award - Madeira Beach Board of Commissioners, 1999
