Michael Shawn Matlock

Michael Shawn Matlock

9.7

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Criminal Defense
    8 years, 4,000 cases (15 examples)
  • 25% Federal Crime
    8 years, 150 cases (1 example)
  • 20% DUI / DWI
    8 years, 1,500 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • The Matlock Law Firm, P.C.
    309 W. Seventh Street
    Suite 1610
    Fort Worth, TX 76102
    817-332-●●●● - show
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About Me

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About me: 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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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Highly recommended”

Posted by: James, 2009-06-27 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I contacted Mr. Matlock after speaking to several other attorneys about my case. He was the only one that seemed to want to tell me everything at... more
5 star rating

“Fantastic”

Posted by: Teddy, 2008-12-30 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I retained Mr. Matlock to represent my son who was involved in a felony offense. Mr. Matlock handled the case is a very professional, courteous and... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements

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Hunter Biederman

Very knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. He knows the law, and knows how to make it work to favor his clients. Anyone looking for a criminal... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Hunter Biederman , Frisco (TX), 10 months ago
Robert Sterling Guest

I endorse this lawyer's work. Shawn is my go to defense lawyer for Tarrant County. If I got arrested in Fort Worth I would call Shawn first. His... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Guest , Kaufman (TX), 10 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 7 years since Michael Shawn Matlock was first licensed to practice law in TX.

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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
Top Attorney Fort Worth, Texas Magazine 2006
Who's Who Who's Who Legal USA 2006
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit 2001–present
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2002–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Police questioning of juvenile
Michael's answer: In a recent case, the Texas Supreme Court held that under certain circumstances, a juvenile's... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Determinate Sentencing in Juvenile Court Tarrant County Bar Association - Child Advocacy Training 2009
Kids Say the Darndest Things - A Primer on Juvenile Confession Law Tarrant County Bar Association CLE 2008
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Cases
Title:
State v. M.A.
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
DWI reduction
Description:
Client charged with DWI has charge reduced to Obstruction of Highway and receives only 18 months Deferred Adjudication which involves no conviction.

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Juvenile Determinate Sentences Child Advocacy Training 2009
Juvenile Confessions Juvenile Law Brown Bag CLE 2008
See all 3 speaking engagements