Back to Search Results Matthew Allen Skillern 10.0 Superb Experience Industry Recognition Professional Conduct Find out more about the Avvo Rating Average Client Rating 6 reviews Former client? Write a review Endorsements 7 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer E-mail Lawyer Add to list Lawyer's website Send to a friend Overview Practice Areas 50% Criminal Defense 40% DUI / DWI 10% Car / Auto Accident Fees & Payments Fees Free Consultation (30 minutes) Payment types Credit Card, Check, Cash Contact Information Law Office of Grant M. Scheiner, P.C. 2211 Norfolk Street Houston, TX 77098 713-783-●●●● - show View map E-mail this lawyer Visit lawyer's website Languages Spanish References Client Reviews Average Client Rating 6 reviews Former client? Write a review “I knew i was in very good hands” Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-29 10 days ago. Flag as objectionable Client Review: I was in a legal situation I never thought I'd be in, and right from the beginning Matt kept me calm and helped me rationalize through the steps we... more “could not have a better lawyer” Posted by: anonymous, 2009-06-10 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable Client Review: I was arrested and was refered to this law frim where i met Matt and for the next year (to the date) he helped me with every thing that I needed to... more View all 6 reviews Endorsements Endorsements 7 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I fully endorse this lawyer's work without reservation. I dealt with Matt on numerous occasions when I was a prosecutor and he always demonstrated... more Endorsement from lawyer: Gary Miller , Houston (TX), 26 days ago Matt is a true fighter. He is not afraid of the tough case or the win at all costs mentality of the prosecutors. He is well prepared and... more Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Carlson , Houston (Tx), About 1 month ago View all 7 endorsements Résumé Licenses 6 years since Matthew Allen Skillern was first licensed to practice law in TX. See license details Hide license details State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo Texas Active - Good Standing 2003 04/30/2009 We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer. Work Experience Position Duration Of Counsel at Law Office of Grant M. Scheiner, P.C. 2005–present Partner at Collins & Skillern 2005–2006 Attorney at Smith County District Attorney 2003–2004 See all 3 job entries Hide additional positions 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 Smith County Outstanding Pro Bono Award Smith County Bar Association 2004 Langdell Scholar N/A 2003 Dean's List N/A 2002 South Texas Merit Scholarship N/A 2002 See all 4 awards Hide additional awards Associations Position Association Name Duration Member Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2004–2007 Member Fort Bend County Bar Association 2005–2007 Committee Chair Houston Young Lawyers Association 2005–2007 Member Smith County Bar Association 2003–2005 Assistant Managing Editor South Texas Law Review 2002–2003 See all 5 association entries Hide additional associations Portfolio Speaking Engagements Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date Course Director Advanced Trial Series 2007 Opening Statement Top Gun DWI 2007 You just won custody and now your child in in juvenile lockup Smith County Family Lawyer's Association 2005 See all 3 speaking engagements Hide additional speaking engagements Criminal Defense Resources Three Ways to Make Sure Your Attorney is on Top of Your Criminal Case Posted in Criminal Defense. Do you know of any Pro Bono Criminal Defense Lawyers in Colorado 2 answers, Denver, CO Criminal Defense 101: How do I find an attorney to help me with my criminal case? Posted in Criminal Defense. Where can i find a good criminal defense lawyer? 4 answers, Denver, CO Criminal Defense Lawyers and Resources