About Mr Matthew
Mr Matthew Kaylor built his path to the courtroom through study and steady practice. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Florida State University in 1993. Three years later he received his J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law. Those academic stops framed a career that has stayed tied to Florida courts and the clients who appear there.
After law school, Kaylor took a position in public service. In 1999 he joined the State Lawyer's Office in Bartow as an Assistant State Lawyer. The role placed him on the prosecutorial side of cases, giving him early exposure to courtroom procedure, witness questioning, and case preparation. He spent that period learning how state cases unfold from charging through disposition.
In 2002 he moved into private practice as a partner at Kaylor Law Group. The record lists him as partner beginning that year. His work at the firm has included managing cases, advising clients, and overseeing litigation strategy. Colleagues and clients have turned to him on matters that require courtroom presence and case handling across trial phases.
Kaylor's professional memberships signal the kind of work he pursues. He has been a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers since 2003 and joined the Lakeland Bar Association in 1999. Those affiliations have kept him engaged with trial practitioners and local legal issues. They also provide a forum for continuing education and contacts within the Florida criminal justice community.
He maintains a main office for client work and case management. Over the years that office has handled arraignments, hearings, and trials. Kaylor's background in a state lawyer's office and his long membership in criminal defense circles inform his approach to cases, whether at the initial stages or later in litigation.
Colleagues describe him as someone who understands the practical demands of courtroom practice and client representation. He balances courtroom work with the office tasks of running a law practice. Today he continues to serve clients out of the firm's main office, focusing his practice on criminal defense matters.
