Matthew Wayne Shrum's Peer Endorsements

I endorse Mr. Shrum's work. Matt is a very personable and talented lawyer. He has all the tools and assets to be as successful as he wants. He is a genuinely nice guy and I know he treats his clients very well.

Matt Shrum is a highly qualified and experienced criminal defense and trial attorney. His experience in the County Attorney’s Office afforded him a keen understanding of how the court room functions from the inside and helped him build relationships at the court house that are critical to defending his clients. In addition, Matt has a natural ability to communicate and has a personable and confident style that make him a very strong, effective advocate for all of his clients. Aside from his criminal defense practice, Matt also has experience and expertise representing clients in a wide variety of general litigation matters including personal injury cases. He has a proven track record of successfully defending all his clients and achieving the best legal result for them. If you are looking for an attorney with the experience, the skills and the ability to help you work through a legal problem, then Matt Shrum is the attorney that you want and should have on your side.

Matt Shrum is the best criminal attorney and one of the most talented trial attorneys that I know. His unparalleled combination of intelligence, common sense, and communication skills make him an extremely effective advocate for his clients both in and outside of the courtroom. If I had a criminal or civil matter that was headed to trial, I would want Matt Shrum on my team.

Matt Shrum is the best criminal lawyer in Austin, period. After working as a prosecutor several years before switching to defense, he knows the Travis County criminal law system inside and out. Combining that experience - the best a criminal attorney can have - with an education from one of the best law schools in the country, Mr. Shrum is the first person to call when trouble arises.

Matt Shrum is an excellent and effective criminal defense lawyer. He was formerly an assistant district attorney in Travis County and through this experience he has developed great trial skills and the inside knowledge that is necessary to achieve terrific results for his clients. I routinely refer clients to Matt because I know he will provide the best counsel and work hard to achieve great results.

Matt Shrum is an exceptional attorney. I first met him when he was in law school and have watched his practice grow and flourish over the years. He has an exceptional ability to communicate the complex legal process in a way clients can understand, which inspires confidence. He is dedicated to the people he represents and aggressively advocates for his clients. He is smart, approachable, and a great communicator, which makes him an excellent negotiator and advocate for his clients.