Miami Criminal Defense Attorney | Florida Bar Board-Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer

When your freedom, reputation, and future are on the line, experience matters.

Matthew Rogoff is a Partner at Rier Jordan P.A. and a Florida Bar Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law. A South Florida native, Matthew has devoted his career to defending individuals charged with the most serious criminal offenses in both state and federal courts. He represents clients facing charges ranging from violent crimes and drug trafficking to homicide, firearm offenses, white-collar crimes, and other complex felony prosecutions throughout South Florida.

Known for his strategic litigation skills and relentless courtroom advocacy, Matthew has built an impressive record of success through Not Guilty verdicts, judgments of acquittal, case dismissals, successful pretrial motions, and appellate victories. Whether negotiating with prosecutors, litigating constitutional issues, or trying a case before a jury, Matthew is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for every client.

A Career Built in the Courtroom

Matthew earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Affairs, cum laude, from Florida State University in 2010 before obtaining his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law in 2013.

While at FIU Law, Matthew distinguished himself as a member of the Moot Court Team, where he argued before prominent jurists, including United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. His passion for trial advocacy and constitutional law has remained the foundation of his practice ever since.

Matthew began his legal career at the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office, where he quickly earned a reputation as an exceptional trial attorney. His courtroom success led to his promotion as Training Attorney, where he supervised and mentored newly hired felony attorneys in trial preparation, jury selection, witness examination, and courtroom advocacy.

In 2019, Matthew earned Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law from The Florida Bar—a distinction recognizing attorneys who have demonstrated substantial courtroom experience, exceptional legal knowledge, professionalism, and peer recognition in criminal trial practice.

In recognition of his accomplishments and dedication to criminal defense, Matthew became a Partner at Rier Jordan P.A. in 2026.

Today, Matthew represents clients throughout Florida in both state and federal courts, defending individuals whose liberty, reputation, and future are at stake.

Representative Results

Matthew has successfully defended clients facing some of Florida's most serious criminal charges, obtaining favorable outcomes both before trial and in the courtroom. Representative results include:

• Not Guilty — Two counts of Second-Degree Murder

• Not Guilty — Four counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer

• Not Guilty — Multiple Attempted First-Degree Murder prosecutions

• Not Guilty — Attempted Second-Degree Murder

• Not Guilty — Attempted Murder and Attempted Sexual Battery

• Not Guilty — Armed Home Invasion Robbery

• Not Guilty — Armed Robbery

• Judgment of Acquittal — Armed Robbery

• Not Guilty — Armed Carjacking

• Not Guilty — Armed Kidnapping

• Not Guilty — Kidnapping

• Not Guilty — Armed Burglary

• Not Guilty — Armed Burglary with Assault

• Not Guilty — Sexual Battery

• Not Guilty — Felon in Possession of a Firearm

• Judgment of Acquittal — Felon in Possession of a Firearm

• Not Guilty — Aggravated Battery

• Not Guilty — Aggravated Assault with a Firearm

• Not Guilty — Retaliating Against a Witness

• Not Guilty — Witness Tampering

• Not Guilty — Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer

• Not Guilty — Showing Obscene Material to a Minor

• Not Guilty — Drug trafficking and possession-with-intent-to-sell prosecutions involving fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, amphetamine, cannabis, and other controlled substances

• Judgments of Acquittal in felony firearm, theft, and narcotics prosecutions

Success Before Trial

Outstanding criminal defense is not limited to jury verdicts. Throughout his career, Matthew has achieved exceptional results through aggressive pretrial litigation.

In addition to his trial victories, Matthew has enjoyed tremendous success litigating motions to dismiss, motions to suppress evidence, and Stand Your Ground immunity motions. Through strategic motion practice, he has secured dismissals of criminal charges, suppressed illegally obtained evidence and confessions, and prevented unlawfully obtained evidence from ever reaching a jury.

By identifying constitutional violations and weaknesses in the prosecution's case early in the litigation process, Matthew has helped many clients avoid trial altogether while protecting their constitutional rights.

Appellate Advocacy

Matthew's commitment to his clients does not end with a trial.

When a trial court reaches the wrong result, he continues fighting through the appellate process. His appellate advocacy has resulted in significant victories for his clients, including the reversal of adverse trial court rulings.

Most recently, Matthew successfully obtained the dismissal of a First-Degree Murder prosecution after the Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed the trial court's denial of Stand Your Ground immunity, holding that his client was entitled to immunity based on self-defense.

Matthew's willingness to pursue relief at every stage of a case demonstrates his commitment to exhausting every available avenue to protect his clients' rights.

Criminal Defense Practice Areas

Matthew represents clients charged with virtually every type of criminal offense, including:

• Murder and Homicide

• Attempted Murder

• Manslaughter

• Armed Robbery

• Home Invasion Robbery

• Carjacking

• Kidnapping

• Sexual Battery

• Drug Trafficking

• Firearm and Weapons Offenses

• Felon in Possession of a Firearm

• White-Collar Crimes

• Organized Fraud

• Federal Criminal Defense

• Violent Crimes

• Drug Possession

• Aggravated Assault

• Aggravated Battery

• Domestic Violence

• Juvenile Crimes

• Probation Violations

Why Board Certification Matters

Board Certification is The Florida Bar's highest level of evaluation for attorneys practicing in a particular area of law. Only a small percentage of Florida attorneys earn Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law.

To become Board Certified, an attorney must demonstrate extensive courtroom experience, pass a comprehensive examination, receive favorable peer reviews, and maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.

Matthew's Board Certification reflects his dedication to excellence in criminal trial advocacy and his commitment to providing exceptional legal representation.