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Matthew Gilman
Gilman Law, P.C.
1000 Mount Laurel Circle, Unit 1
Shirley, MA 01464
Phone: 978-504-2673
Website: matthewgilmanlaw.com


About Matthew Gilman
Drunk Driving Attorney and License Suspension Attorney Matthew Gilman is a former Registry of Motor Vehicle's Hearing Officer with a long track record of success. Attorney Gilman excels in the courtroom, the Registry of Motor Vehicles and before the Division of Insurance Board of Appeals. He is a graduate of Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts and obtained his Juris Doctor From Suffolk University Law School graduating Summa Cum Laude and in the top 1% of his class. Attorney Gilman represents clients in every district court across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has developed a well earned reputation being one of the top license suspension attorneys in Massachusetts.
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