Matthew S Gipson

Matthew S Gipson

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Decatur, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

405 W. Walnut, Decatur, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 1 year

State: Texas

Acquired: 2024

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 10 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2015

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Williams & Gipson Law

405 W. Walnut, Decatur, TX, 76234

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Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Jose | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Assault 4 unlawful use of a fire arm. Domestic violence

When I got arrested I was very scared I did not know what to do. Or who to turn to for help. When Matt showed up He was a blessing. He is a great man and a great lawyer. His knowledge of law is one of a kind. He is some one you can trust. I believed in Matt from day one. And he also believe...d in me. Matt’s help. Has got me the best deal possible In my situation. He got many of my charges droped. So that I would be placed on probation and not have to go to prison He has gave me a second chance at life. I owe this man a great deal. I definitely recommend him to any body going through some legal troubles He is a steal trap you can tell him anything. He does not judge you he wants to help you better your self. I believe in Matt s Gipson Hes definitely the # 1 attorney In Salem Oregon. Thank you Matt your the best.

Posted by Vanessa | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely Knowledgeable With The Law & Conducts A Benevolent Attitude

I hired Paul Ferder for various reasons regarding a long list of criminal driving charges and a felony assault charge that was ultimately dropped to a misdemeanor harassment to top it off. When I hired Paul, I didn’t realize that I was getting a package deal. The best package deal. Matt represented m...e a number of times in court and his knowledge of the law and my case was exquisite. The communication these guys had with each other was outstanding. Matt made me feel so relaxed and safe when I had to stand before the judge with my “victim” in the court room. I was a nervous wreck. His input on my case was exactly what I needed to feel confident I had made the right choice to hire Paul and his team. Matt studied my case closely and ultimately he is the one to thank for pushing to drop the felony assault charge down to a misdemeanor harassment. He was extremely well spoken with his knowledge of the law and the compassion he exalted towards me and my case left me with no choice to say that it is my pleasure to give him my highest recommendation for the services he provides. I am beyond grateful for what he did for me.

Posted by John | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This young man is a litigator, I was impressed at his deftness and arguements in court.

I was impressed with his demeanor, and assertiveness in court. I didn’t want to hire a lawyer, who does, right? But I’m glad that I was assigned Mr. Gipson by his firm, Ferder, Casebeer, French Stern & Gipson LLP, when I called in. I had two lawyers prior to Mr Gipson. My first lawyer lost the ...hearing where my ex lied and lied and got a No Contact Order against me. Told the judge how scared she was and got him to order me to get rid all my firearms. And, because of that, when I butt dialed her, she had me arrested. When I was in court, she was a no show and, the judge dismissed it without prejudice so the DA refiled. My first lawyer was as relieved as I was it was over, and when he said “good luck with this in the future” I just said, thanks. Then I hired Mr. Ferder, and about 20 minutes after I dropped off a check, he called and said it was over, he got the DA to drop the whole thing. And then I talked to Mr Thompson there about filing am appeal for that No Contact Order. And went home trying to figure out what I’d have to do to get the money together to do that, and still be able to afford family lawyer to fight for partial parenting of my son. Some time had passed since all that terribleness, and one night, I had fallen asleep, when I was woken up by pounding on my door and my phone ringing. I could see two cops on my stoop. They said, you sent her a text to your ex a half an hour ago. I was taken back, no I did not, I was asleep. I even handed him my phone and said look no texts to her. He said I could have deleted it. And I told him her boyfriend spoofed my number onto her phone. He had no idea.. When I got out of jail (after three days—10 now in total), I called Mr. Gipson’s firm and got an appointment. My first impression was that he was young, And, he is like 12 feet tall, which is good in a lawyer. I told him that I didn’t call her, text her or anything of the sort. She could never figure out spoofing, so it was the rapist who did it. And then she phoned in a false police report and had me arrested. I assumed she was after the house, she offered to allow me to move in with her if I gave her $100,000. That was a few months after she had left. I laughed and said no thanks, at it was a short time after that she’d filed that No Contact paperwork, Now I could tell Mr. Gipson didn’t know what to think. And everyone I talked to thought I was nuts. Even my family and friends, who I found out she had gone to, in turn, explaining how concerned she was about me. I mean she really laid the ground work for this. Mr. Gipson said he would try and find a spoofing expert, even though he’s never heard of it, which impressed me a lot. Mr. Gipson, who was willing to check out my story. Get my phone records and an expert on manipulating cell phone metadata. Mr. Gipson is litigator, who listens to what you are saying, is able to get a case together, and then is able to navigate a complicated court case nimbly and deftly to get not only the prosecution, but the judge and jury to the place he wants to take them by the end of the trial. And that is not an easy thing to do when you are dealing with practiced liars, who up until that point, been getting everything, they wanted. He told me before the phone trial to be quiet. Which was hard when he seemed to be losing it in the middle. But he hadn’t lost them he was reeling them in. The judge acted on Mr. Gibson’s motion to dismiss the charges after he proved I didn’t make any texts or calls that entire day. And all the DA could do was say that I could have deleted the calls logs—I am not sure she got we were talking about my carriers records or nor, And, she still wanted the judge to impose penalties. And my ex’s lawyers asked to be without prejudice so he could keep harassing me. But the judge said, no with prejudice. And that was that. I was—wow—I was sure we were heading for the rocks, and so were they and then it was over. Great litigator, highly recommended.

Posted by Katie wesemann | November 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Honest, Reliable, Knowledgeable, and compassionate.

After going through two horrible Attorny one public defender and another Attorny that has no ethical compass. I was referred to Matt Gibsons office. From the first phone call with Matt I could feel a change in how I was going to be defended. I was no longer just the criminal that should just be happy... with whatever deal I get, I finally had an Attorny that was not going to settle for a bad deal. And Matt could tell the offers that I where being offered were not good. Matt takes the time to get to know his clients. And really focuses on their needs and shows them the compassion that is needed during this difficult time in their life. I would say that the law firm that Matt works for is very client focus I don’t feel just like a dollar sign I felt like they really cared about how my case turned out. Multiple times Matt talked about how he got input from other Attorny in the office this also made me feel like I was getting the best advice. I would recommend Matt Gibson as an Attorny as well as the firm he works at the office works as a team so you are getting the very best salem has to office if you choose Ferder Casebeer, French, and Stein law firm Matt Gibson is the very best the firm has to offer.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Matthew Gibson won my duii case best duii attorney In salem.

My Lawyer clearly explained my story of the night I got my duii, and what really happened to me. He put himself in my shoes and was unafraid of explaining why I was innocent, and why I acted the way I did. He used his power for good, and taught me that some people actually do care. He was good at art...iculating key details about my case, and was able to help me before, during, and after my case. He made sure I was prepared for any outcome that came my way, and I believed in him. He earned my money, my trust, my respect and much more. I would tell anyone that’s going through a duii to give this man a call and talk it over with him. He is the best in the business, and he is Excellent. Thank you again Mathew Gibson for your time and effort it means a lot to me.

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Jalal Dallo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gipson is professional, experienced, and hard working. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with him on a criminal matter with immigration consequences and he took action right away. The work he completed on his end helped me produce extremely favorable results for the work I had to do on my end. Excellent attorney!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2020

Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys

2020

Top 40 Under 40, American Institute of Trial Lawyers

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 10 Under 40 Attorney in Oregon, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award, Willamette University College of Law

2015

Selected as a National Member of the Order of Barristers, The Order of Barristers

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Owner/Managing Partner, Williams & Gipson Law

2019 - 2024

Partner, Ferder Casebeer, LLP

2015 - 2018

Deputy District Attorney, Marion County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2025 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2024 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2019 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Oregon

2019 - 2024

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2017 - 2018

National District Attorneys Association

2015 - 2024

Marion County Bar Association

2015 - 2018

Oregon District Attorneys Association

2015 - 2024

Oregon State Bar

Education

2015

Willamette University

JD - Juris Doctor, Dispute Resolution Certificate

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