Matthews R. Bark
217 East Ivanhoe Blvd. NorthOrlando, Florida 32804
Associate
Phone: (407)894-0341 Email: Contact Me
Fax: (407)898-8248
Mr. Bark began his career as an attorney in Florida as a Prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office in Brevard County. While in Brevard County, Mr. Bark tried numerous cases, made filing and appellate decisions, and assisted in training local law enforcement officers. In providing training to law enforcement, Mr. Bark taught techniques utilized during direct and cross examination while on the witness stand. In assisting law enforcement, Mr. Bark knows what the officers will say even before they do. While in Brevard County, Mr. Bark was recognized for his work by the Chief of Police for Satellite Beach, Chief Lionel Cote.
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“Let me make sure that the Government did not break the law, and infringe upon your Constitutional Rights, when it decided to arrest and charge you with a crime. I promise to make sure that you are not subject to overzealous prosecution and to achieve a resolution that is in your best interest.” |
Mr. Bark then transferred to the State Attorney’s Office in Seminole County and continued his success in numerous jury trials. While in Seminole County, Mr. Bark was responsible for numerous cases that received media attention and the highest level of scrutiny by the general public. Mr. Bark has dealt with issues regarding the scientific validity and admissibility of the Intoxilyzer breath machine. Based on his achievements in the courtroom, Mr. Bark received the Prosecutor of the Year Award for Seminole County by the Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
Prior to completing law school, Mr. Bark had the privilege of working with the highest court in the State of Maryland, the Maryland Court of Appeals, Maryland House of Delegates and is responsible for creating, planning and implementing the first mediation probate program in Maryland. Based on his experiences with the courts, legislature, and executive branch, Mr. Bark has a comprehensive understanding of how laws are created, interpreted and enforced. With this understanding, Mr. Bark is able to implement a strategy that can make the system work for you in achieving your desired results.
Mr. Bark strongly believes that before a person's inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness can be stripped away by the State Attorney’s Office, the prosecutor must prove its case with evidence at a trial beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt. Mr. Bark will ensure that your rights are protected and that your case is resolved in the way that is most satisfying to you. He will pursue your case vigorously and aggressively.
Areas of Practice:
- 100% Criminal Trial Practice
- Criminal Defense
- All State Criminal Charges
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2007
Education:
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, 2006 Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude
- Towson University, 2003, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Florida Bar Association
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Orange County Bar Association
Past Employment Positions:
- University of Central Florida, Guest Lecturer, Torts and Legal Writing and Research, 2007 - present
- Barry University, Orlando, Florida, Moot Court Assistant,
- Judicial Internship with Honorable Judge Lynne A. Battaglia, Court of Appeals of Maryland
- Judicial Internship with Honorable Judge Jon N. Prevas, Circuit Court for Baltimore City
- Clerkship for Maryland House of Delegates
- Internship for State Attorney’s Office, City of Baltimore Maryland
