Matthew Byron Owen

Matthew Byron Owen

also known as Matthew B. Owen, Matt Owen

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 22 years

Business Lawyer at Branson, MO
Practice Areas: Business, DUI & DWI, Litigation, Landlord & Tenant

100 Prairie Dunes Drive, Suite 200, Branson, MO

About Matthew

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 40%

Creation and management of Missouri Limited Liability Companies, contract negotiations, business transactions (ie. membership interest buy out agreements), and the collection of debts owed to your business.

22 years

40%
DUI and DWI 25%

Representation of individuals charged with alcohol related traffic offenses in Christian, Greene, Taney, Stone and Webster Counties including all Municipal Courts within those counties. As well as assisting with Department of Revenue suspensions and denials as a result of DWI convictions and points.

22 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Commercial, real estate and decedents estates and trusts litigation.

25%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Representation of LANDLORDS ONLY in Christian, Greene, Taney, Stone and Webster Counties.

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 22 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schenewerk & Williams, Attorneys at Law, LLC

100 Prairie Dunes Drive, Suite 200, Branson, MO, 65616

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Matthew Byron Owen's Reviews

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Posted by Jess | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Matthew Owen

There are good and bad in every profession so it's been like a fresh breath of air in dealing with an honest, skilled and caring attorney as is Matt Owen. He has handled all my business affairs like he was the owner and always sought and obtained a fair and reasonable resolve for me and my clients. ... Since 2005 I have consulted and will continue to seek his advise on any legal affair that comes to me and other business men like me. It's good to call him my friend.

Posted by Tim | June 10, 2014

Great Attorney

Mr Owen has worked with me a three different occansions over the last 7 years. He has been responsive, informative, and he was able to get the results i needed. I appreciate his experience and the work he has done on my behalf. I have the security of knowing ... if i need a great attorney, i have ...one. Thanks Matt.

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Matthew Byron Owen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin McBride

Unknown lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Owen has been a friend and fellow lawyer for a long time. I have seen his practice become a staple in the Christian County community. If you are need of any legal advice or representation I would suggest you give him a call."

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Jason Krebs

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is the DWI lawyer of choice in Christian County for all my clients who need referrals."

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John Kail

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Matt Owen for many years and I am always impressed by the results that he obtains for his clients. He always does an outstanding job for those he represents and I would gladly recommend him to anyone."

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Matthew Russell

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I cannot say enough kind things about Matt Owen. When we opposed each other in the courtroom in the past, he was a strong advocate for his client. In fact, I am not sure I have ever seen him lose a case. The most important quality that Matt possesses as an attorney is his credibility with the Court. He is known to be trustworthy and honest which in turn gets his client's excellent results. I endorse this attorney without hesitation."

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Souder Tate

Business lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Owen helped me set up an LLC. He was professional and clearly explained the steps I needed to take with the State in order to finalize the process."

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William Worsham

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is my go to guy for Landlord/Tenant cases in Ozark, Nixa, Branson, Christian and Taney Counties."

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Jason Krebs

Unknown lawyer

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John Kail

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Souder Tate

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Russell

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2004

President's Cup - Top Local Chapter Presdents, Missouri Jaycees

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Matthew B. Owen, Attorney at Law

2004 - 2008

Junior Partner, David N. Appleby, P.C.

Associations

2013 - Present

Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association

Judge

2003 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

2004 - 2021

Christian County Bar Association

Director

1999 - 2001

American Bar Association, Law Student Division

Chairman - University of Tulsa College of Law

1998 - 1999

American Bar Association, Law Student Division

Vice President - University of Tulsa College of Law

Education

2001

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Missouri State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

MMACJA Regional Seminar - Springfield MO

Judicial Ethics Update

2014

MMACJA Regional Seminar - Springfield MO

Judicial Ethics Update

2013

Christian County Bar Association - Monthly Lunch & CLE

Collections Law Update

2011

Missouri State University

Impacts of Alcohol Related Prosecution

2006

City of Ozark Safe Housing Initiative

Landlord / Tenant Law - Expedited Evictions

Languages

English

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