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Biography
Matthew Davenport is a defense attorney and former prosecutor with 17 years legal experience.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
34%
DUI and DWI
33%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
33%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2019 2018
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Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 25 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Matthew J. Davenport, Pa
(252) 830-4066
Fax
321 Evans St Ste 101, Greenville, NC, 27858-1833
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Posted by Joe | April 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best lawyer
I have used Mr Davenport for two separate cases. His staff was very well informed and was able to answer all my questions thoroughly. I did not have to show up to court for either one and his staff was always very good at keeping me up to date with the case even when one case got continued twice. Bot...
Posted by John | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
80 mph in a 55 mph Zone Speeding Ticket Outcome
I hired Mr. Davenport to represent my son at trial who received a speeding ticket for 80mph in a 55mph zone. For this offense you can receive 4 driver's license points, a loss of license, and 3 insurance points. Mr. Davenport achieved a remarkable trial outcome of no driver license points, no insura...
Posted by Tara | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best Lawyer Ever!
Matthew Davenport is very straightforward and professional. From the very beginning he told me what I could be looking at. I had a case that was heavily against me. I had been charged with DWI hit and run. He thoroughly went through the evidence and fought for me until the end. The result was all cha...
Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent
Mr. Davenport did an exceptional job reviewing my case and getting it dismissed. His staff was very helpful and kept me up to date with information regarding my case. I highly recommend using Mr. Davenport.
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI
I got a non alcohol DWI and it was bad, very bad, I definitely should have been convicted. Matt was ready to go when my court date finally came and about 20 minutes into the trial after the DA called witnesses which made me look like the worst driver in eastern NC, it was bad, I cannot emphasize enou...
Matthew James Davenport's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt's legal knowledge is vast and he knows how to pierce to the heart of the issue of the case. He also is a great guy who genuinely cares about his clients' lives. He is one of the great minds in NC DWI defense and I recommend him highly."
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"Matt Davenport is a first rate lawyer. A great combination of legal ability and street smarts. Gets great results for his clients."
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"I would highly recommend this attorney for anyone who has been charged with Driving While Impaired in the Pitt County area."
"Matt Davenport excels in the practice of criminal law. He is highly respected throughout the state and beyond. An excellent advocate who works hard for every client."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of teaching with Mr. Davenport many continuing education classes to DWI attorneys around the State. I continue to learn from Matt each time we teach together. Matt is not only a great attorney, but a great litigator and teacher. I look forward to our next seminar together."
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"Matt is one of the best DWI lawyers in the state. I'm lucky to have had the chance to take a few classes he has taught and to be able to take advantage of his knowledge. Whether he helps you negotiate a plea or you decide to take your case to trial, you can know you have one of the best with Matt as your attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Order of Service, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner / Attorney, The Law Office of Matthew J. Davenport, P.A.
2016 - 2020
Criminal Justice Department Instructor - Criminal Law, East Carolina University
2003 - 2005
Assistant Professor of Business Law, Pitt Community College
2001 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Pitt County District Attorney
2000 - 2001
Associate, Kurtz & Blum
1991 - 1999
Military Police, U. S. Army Reserves
Associations
2016 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, CLE CommitteeMember of Statewide Legal Seminar Committe
2017 - 2017
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeCLE Chair - "Annual DWI Legal Update"
2014 - 2014
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense SectionSummer Convention Co-Chair
2014 - 2014
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense SectionCLE Chair - "Intermediate DWI"
2013 - 2013
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense SectionSummer Convention Co-Chair
2011 - 2011
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense SectionCLE Chair - "The Ins and Outs of DWI Defense"
2008 - 2009
Pitt County Judicial District BarPresident
2006 - 2009
Pitt County Criminal Defense BarPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
State of North Carolina v. Osterhoudt
Court of Appeals reversed, ruling that a driver who crosses painted lines at an intersection has violated a "traffic control device" and this constitutes reasonable suspicion to justify a stop.
State of North Carolina v. John Narron
Statute upheld by N.C. Court of Appeals as constitutional, but with explanation that finder of fact (judge or jury) can depart from the state's test restuls. U.S. Supreme Court denied cert.
Education
2000
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Campbell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Trial Motions for Criminal Defense Attorneys
Pretrial Motions Practice
2017
Criminal Justice Section Annual Seminar
DWI Defense Legal Update
2016
Rowan County Annual Legal Seminar
Defending DWI's
2014
North Carolina Public Defenders Annual Conference
DWI Defense Update
2013
2nd Annual Masters of DWI
"Stops & Arrests"
2012
Summer Convention 2012
"The Confrontation Clause: Blood Tests and Chain of Custody"
2012
1st Annual Masters of DWI
"Search & Seizure"
2011
Superior Court 101 CLE
"DWI: Appeals by the State"
2011
Summer Convention 2011
"Checkpoints: Vhere Are Zee Papers?"
2010
Summer Convention 2010
"Search & Seizure, at Home and On the Road"
2009
Advanced DWI CLE
"DWI: The One-Sided Appeal"
2008
DWI Masters CLE
".08 Under the New DWI Law: How to Beat the Magic Number"
2008
Continuing Legal Education
"DWI and the EC-IR II"
2007
Continuing Legal Education
"The ABC's of the New DWI Law"
Publications
2015
Thomas Dunne Books - St. Martin's Press
"First Over There: America's 1st Battle of World War One, Cantigny, May 28-31, 1918"
Languages
English