Stephen Mathew Whyte
Bradenton, FL
Licensed for 23 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
Matt was born in Kentucky and raised in Ohio before moving to Florida to attend the University of Central Florida.At UCF, he majored in Marketing (B.S.B.A.) and graduated Magna Cum Laude and with University Honors from the UCF Honors Program.After several years in sales and marketing, Matt enrolled in Stetson University’s College of Law. At Stetson, he received three book awards (given to the student with the highest grade in the class) in Evidence, Federal Taxation I, and Criminal Procedure II.While in law school, Matt completed internships with the Chief Judge of the US District Court, Middle District of Florida, and the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida (Economic Crimes Division).Matt also has a Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Stetson University's School of Business. After law school, Matt worked as an Assistant State Attorney for over four years in Bradenton and Sarasota. As a prosecutor, he handled thousands of criminal cases, from misdemeanors such as traffic offenses and DUI's to felonies such as Elder Exploitation, Grand Theft, Fraud, Drug Trafficking, Homicide, Manslaughter, Aggravated Battery and Sex Crimes.Matt also worked as an insurance company lawyer defending personal injury actions.Matt joined Kirk Pinkerton, P.A. as a shareholder in 2013, after working for over 10 years in a small law firm. Matt has dedicated his legal career to the practice litigation and is proud to have received his certification in Criminal Trial law as recognized by the Florida Bar.Matt has been married to his wife, Tina, since 1996, and they currently reside in Bradenton with their three children.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Litigation
Real Estate
Personal Injury
Employment and labor
Language
English
Contact
Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller1115 Manatee Avenue WestBradenton, FL, 34205
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
Attorney Whyte took all of the work out of my case for me so that I could focus on my physical rehabilitation. He handled all paperwork and payment of my outstanding bills, and was persistent enough to argue my bills down and my settlement up. He was always accessible when I needed to speak with him and preferred to be called by his first name. As a paralegal for a successful law firm in Tampa, I have a great deal of experience in working with attorneys. As such, I feel compelled to recommend Matt Whyte to anyone searching for an experienced and successful attorney who can still afford your case the time needed to ensure the best outcome.
I recently had a jury trial with Mr. Whyte as my counsel. He was outstanding. It was obvious he was way more prepared than the other lawyer. I could tell the judge and court personnel had a lot of respect for him. I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do I call Matt Whyte, he's the best
Attorney Whyte took all of the work out of my case for me so that I could focus on my physical rehabilitation. He handled all paperwork and payment of my outstanding bills, and was persistent enough to argue my bills down and my settlement up. He was always accessible when I needed to speak with him and preferred to be called by his first name. As a paralegal for a successful law firm in Tampa, I have a great deal of experience in working with attorneys. As such, I feel compelled to recommend Matt Whyte to anyone searching for an experienced and successful attorney who can still afford your case the time needed to ensure the best outcome.
I recently had a jury trial with Mr. Whyte as my counsel. He was outstanding. It was obvious he was way more prepared than the other lawyer. I could tell the judge and court personnel had a lot of respect for him. I hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do I call Matt Whyte, he's the best