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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 Terence | August 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile
Outstanding, Patient, and Skilled
Matthew met with my family to help us with a bad decision my teenage son made. He took the time to explain the law and potential ramifications of the situation to us. He's handled the case as an expert, and we will call him without hesitation the next time we need his outstanding skills and adv...
Posted by Patrick | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best for college students
My son made more than a few bad decisions in his first year of college, and we were worried his future might be ruined. A local attorney (here in Charlotte) referred us to Mr. Davenport, and he gave my son the best advice and patient support he could while staying realistic about all possible outcome...
Posted by Thomas | June 09, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Got me out of my DWI, outstanding lawyer!
I hired Mr. Davenport a year ago for a DWI arrest. He went through my case and reviewed the officer's notes with me, gave me advice on how to prepare for court, and kept me updated. He was always with me in court, always quick to explain what was going on. He was realistic with me about the possibili...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Speeding Ticket Survivor
My husband and I as well as a co-worker had Matthew Davenport represent our speeding ticket cases. In my case, the Officer pulled me over after driving 100 feet in front of me for over four miles. When I went to Mr. Davenport's office, the staff was friendly and supportive. I did not have to worry...
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2015 | DUI & DWI
A DWI Client
After my arrest for DWI, my arresting officer suggested I retain Matt Davenport to handle my case. This arrest happened over a weekend and I went directly to Matt the following Monday. He calmly provided me with the best and worst possible outcomes, answered the millions of random questions I had thr...
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."
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"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