Nicholas G. Matassini is board certified in criminal trial law and his local practice specializes in personal injury, wrongful death and criminal trial and appellate litigation.

Matassini, named Best Lawyer in various criminal defense categories over the past several years, is the managing partner of a family-run firm founded locally in 1976. He practices law with his wife, Christina, and the firm’s founder, Nick Sr.

“The Matassini family is dedicated to providing outstanding legal advocacy throughout Tampa and Central Florida,” he says.

His awards and recognitions include Tampa Bay Magazine Best Lawyer (Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI Defense); Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law since 2012; AV Preeminent Peer-Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Member, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers & Florida Justice Association; Life Member, Hillsborough County & Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; and Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Reports, 2021.

Matassini also serves on the Legal Committee at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church.

Education: South Texas College of Law, J.D., 2003; University of South Florida, B.A., History, 1999