Matthew James Davenport

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Matthew James Davenport

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Greenville, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

321 Evans St Ste 101, Greenville, NC

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About Matthew

Biography

Matthew Davenport is a defense attorney and former prosecutor with 17 years legal experience.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 34%

34%
DUI and DWI 33%

33%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 33%

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2019 2018
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+ 4
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 25 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Matthew J. Davenport, Pa

321 Evans St Ste 101, Greenville, NC, 27858-1833

mattdavenportlaw.com/

Matthew James Davenport's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Ticket

Hired Mr. Davenport for my case and couldn't be happier. He was highly professional and courteous. I understand it is his job to not only treat his clients with respect, but also make them feel he truly cares. Everytime I interacted with him, his actions were genuine and polite. He is probably one of... the nicest people I have ever met. His character is top notch and so are his skills as a lawyer. He was able to get my case dismissed and all charges dropped. He knows his craft and is a master at it. He comes highly recommended on my behalf. My only negative comment is that I hate that I had to meet him on bad terms. He is a great person and a great lawyer. If you have any chance in your situation, he will find it and get you the best possible outcome.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent representation

We hired Mr.Davenport to represent our son for several drug felony charges. We had also visited other lawyers in the Greenville area prior to our meeting with Mr.Davenport. We were so impressed we hired him before we left his office. Mr.Davenport presented a clear plan that he wanted to follow. H...e gave us specific guidelines to follow and then spoke one on one with our son to explain the importance of staying on this path. We never had an email unanswered or phone call not returned. Mr.Davenport was always available and made us feel we were his only clients. As we drew closer to our son's court date he tireless worked and meet with the DA to discuss the best resolution for our son's case. He was able to have all felonies dismissed except for one which after a year of probation and if all guidelines are meet my son will be eligible to get the conviction and all dismissed charges expunged. Words can express the gratitude we have for Mr.Davenport and his professionalism and constant attention to detail. We would recommend him 100 times over to anyone who is seeking representation. He gave me and husband such peace to know our son was in good hands. Kids make mistakes it doesn't make them bad people it just makes their journey harder. Mr.Davenport never judged him for his mistakes he simply helped our son move on from the mistake and be able to start over.

Posted by Former Client | July 30, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Honest and compassionate

Matt was very professional the entire time he handled DUI case. I had many questions that were answered in a timely and straight-forward manner. Matt did not sugar-coat anything and gave me possible outcomes from both ends of the spectrum. I was very pleased with the attention to detail that he demon...strated. He was always in court with me and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Even after my case was settled, he went the extra mile to make sure all of the necessary steps were taken. I would highly recommend Matt to others.

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2014 | DUI & DWI

There for you every step of the way!

Matt Davenport was one of two attorneys recommended by another attorney in a Greensboro, NC to handle our son's DUI charge. During the initial meeting, Mr. Davenport he answered all of our questions, and discussed the best and worst case outcomes. He put us at ease and we knew at that moment we had... made the right choice in contacting him first. He instructed our son to began community service and to take an alcohol class, in which our son completed in the same month of his charges. Matt ensured he had all information (police reports/videos) before he advised our son of his options. Because of Matt's hard work and due diligence on behalf of our son, our son was given the lowest level punishment, level five. Throughout the process, Matt Davenport was professional, communicated not only with our son but also with us ( whenever we contacted him), and was true to his word. We are forever grateful to him, and recommend him to handle anyone's case, he is there for you every step of the way.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense

I highly recommended Matthew Davenport and his office for criminal defense.

I doubt you will find a better Lawyer or office to deal with than with the Davenport office. Professional, courteous and genuinely works towards getting the best possible outcome for your case. I was very worried about my case in the beginning, but he assured me that he would work to make the entire... process as painless as possible. With his background experience and education you know you are getting the very best. In the end Matthew had my case dismissed, and had another pending charge reduced to a fraction. I can't thank him enough for his help over the last couple years.

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Matthew James Davenport's Lawyer Endorsements

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Giles Jones

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Gib Irons

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Cummings

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Frank Harper

Unknown lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Blake Marcus

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Fitzpatrick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I would highly recommend this attorney for anyone who has been charged with Driving While Impaired in the Pitt County area."

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Peter Romary

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Robert Jenkins

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ernest Dummit

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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R. Brian Cloninger

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Keith Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Farber

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Giles Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Fitzpatrick

Family lawyer

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David Payne

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frank Harper

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Cummings

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Finn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mary-Ann Leon

Employment and labor lawyer

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Michael Fitzpatrick

Federal crime lawyer

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Robert Jenkins

Family lawyer

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Walker Allen

Family lawyer

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Ernest Dummit

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Howard Kurtz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Karl Knudsen

Criminal defense lawyer

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R. Brian Cloninger

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Eric Howland

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bill Powers

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Sarah Farber

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith Williams

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Committee

Member of Statewide Legal Seminar Committe

2017 - 2017

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

CLE Chair - "Annual DWI Legal Update"

2014 - 2014

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense Section

Summer Convention Co-Chair

2014 - 2014

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense Section

CLE Chair - "Intermediate DWI"

2013 - 2013

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense Section

Summer Convention Co-Chair

2011 - 2011

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Criminal Defense Section

CLE Chair - "The Ins and Outs of DWI Defense"

2008 - 2009

Pitt County Judicial District Bar

President

2006 - 2009

Pitt County Criminal Defense Bar

President

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.

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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

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