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Matthew Allen Skillern

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16 Peer Endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Divorce / Separation
50% Family

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Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Midence & Skillern

701 N. Post Oak

Suite 207

Houston, TX 77024

Office: 713-229-8855

Fax: 713-481-8800
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Languages Spoken

Spanish

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14 reviews

“Wonderful Attorney who handles both family & criminal matters wonderfully.”

Posted by: a Family client, 2011-10-07 4 months ago.

Client Review: Matthew handled both the criminal charges I was faced with and a sensitive family matter. In both instances, he was extremely responsive, caring,... more

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“Could not imagine a better lawyer...”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 2011-09-24 5 months ago.

Client Review: Matt brought a tremendous amount of energy, confidence and knowledge to my divorce/custody case. He kept me very well informed, patiently explaining... more

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16 endorsements

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I recently needed legal counsel in Texas for my Michigan client. I am involved in a complicated Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Todd Fox , Bloomfield Hills (MI), About 1 month ago

Matt Skillern is a fine family lawyer, and I endorse him wholeheartedly. His practical approach to family law is very refreshing, and his honesty... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Barbara Schnack , Houston (TX), 3 months ago

Résumé

License

8 years since Matthew Allen Skillern was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Eligible To Practice In Texas	2003	03/09/2011

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Midence & Skillern, PLLC	2010–present
Of Counsel at Law Office of Grant M. Scheiner, P.C.	2005–2010

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
South Texas College of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2003
Baylor University	Political Science	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2000

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Rising Star	Texas Super Lawyers Magazine	2011
Rising Star	Texas Super Lawyers	2010

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Fort Bend County Bar Association	2005-2007
Committee Chair	Houston Young Lawyers Association	2005-2007

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Contribution

Reputation Level 3

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Guides:	0	Legal Guides
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Cases

Driving While Intoxicated

Outcome: Not Guilty

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Opening Statement	Top Gun DWI	2007
Course Director	Advanced Trial Series	2007

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