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Michael Shawn Matlock

Also known as M. Shawn, Matlock

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Criminal Defense
11 years, 4,000 cases
25% Federal Crime
11 years, 150 cases
20% DUI / DWI
11 years, 1,500 cases
5% Juvenile
11 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

The Matlock Law Firm, P.C.

309 W. Seventh Street

Suite 1610

Fort Worth, TX 76102

817-332-3000
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I am a criminal defense attorney located in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. My practice is a boutique firm devoted solely to defending persons and businesses... more

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Client Reviews

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“Responsive”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2011-05-26 8 months ago.

Client Review: Personable, reasonable, polite, calm, and best of all delivered results and had me in and out of the courtroom in minutes.

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“Great Attorney”

Posted by: Terry, 2010-04-19 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: I used Mr. Matlock for a criminal case, and he did a great job. He was very informative about the process and the law. He was readily accessible.... more

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Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), About 1 year ago

Shawn is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients. He has the experience, temperment and knowledge to handle the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ruben Gonzalez , Almost 3 years ago

Résumé

License

9 years since Michael Shawn Matlock was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Eligible To Practice In Texas	2002	03/09/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Founder at The Matlock Law Firm, P.C.	2007–present
Associate at Landrith & Kulesz	2002–2007

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Wyoming College of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2001
Texas Tech University	Political Science	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1997

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Rising Star	Super Lawyers Magazine	2011
Who's Who		2006

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Federalist Society	2006-present
Member	The Justice Project	2006-present

See all 11 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 8

Answers:	12	Legal Answers
	0	Best Answers
	7	Answers marked as good
Guides:	4	Legal Guides
	1	Staff Pick

Cases

State v. E.A.

Outcome: First Degree Felony Dismissed

Grotti v. State

Outcome: Affirmed reversal of Homicide conviction

In re H.V. 179 S.W.3d 746

Outcome: Affirmed trial court suppression

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
This is what it means to be Super?	The Matlock Blog	2010
What's in a Name?	The Matlock Blog	2010

See all 7 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Juvenile Determinate Sentences	Child Advocacy Training	2009
Juvenile Confessions	Juvenile Law Brown Bag CLE	2008

See all 3 speaking engagements