About
Matt grew up in Austin, Texas and graduated from Baylor University in 1989 with a BBA in Finance. In 1992, Matt graduated from the University of Tulsa School of Law and commenced operating as a legislative assistant for United States Congressman Sam Johnson. After his admission to the State Bar of Texas, Matt everyday a role as a criminal prosecutor with the Potter County District Lawyer’s Office in Amarillo, Texas. Wanting to move toward home, he typical a role with the Smith County District Lawyer’s Office in 1995. Over the following 23 years on the Smith County DA’s Office, Matt handled tens of thousands of instances, now not handiest as an Assistant District Lawyer, and First Assistant District Lawyer, however also as the Elected District Lawyer.
Matt served because the Elected District Lawyer of Smith County from 2003-2018. He retired from public service to open his own law exercise in December 2018. Matt has the distinction of being the longest serving prosecutor in Smith County history. As a prosecutor, Matt was regarded for his capability to connect with the jury and for his intense move examination talents. During his 23 years on the Smith County DA’s Office, he correctly attempted earlier than a jury over 150 criminal instances, together with over twenty-5 homicide, capital murder and loss of life penalty cases.
As a prosecutor, Matt turned into obsessed with the sufferers in his instances. That ardour for sufferers consists of on in his personal practice. For 23 years, Matt has believed, and carried out the concept, which you take care of every case like you'll need it dealt with if the victim have been the one you love. Matt brings the identical work ethic, trial skills, values and ideals with him in to non-public practice.
Matt is relentless while getting instances ready for trial. Not most effective through awaiting, addressing and preparing for the other celebration’s strategies, but additionally in tenaciously attacking every element and issue inside the case. Matt considers it an honor to passionately fight for his clients.
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Location
Legal Issues
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Costs
- Free Consultation
- Conditional Fees
Certificates
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Criminal District Lawyer
Smith County Criminal District Lawyer s Office
2003 - Assistant District Lawyer
Smith County Criminal District Lawyer s Office
1995 - Special Assistant United States Lawyer
United States Lawyer s Office
2000 - Assistant District Lawyer
Potter County Criminal District Lawyer s Office
1995 - Legislative Assistant for United States Congressman
United States House of Representatives
1994
Educations
Graduation year: 1990
Graduation year: 1985
