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Matthew S. Gipson is a seasoned legal professional with over 10 years of experience and a founding partner of Williams & Gipson Law Firm in Decatur, Texas. Together with his partner, Steven M. Williams, who brings a distinguished career spanning 45 years, the firm offers a legacy of combined legal expertise exceeding 55 years.
Mr. Gipson's legal journey began in Oregon, where he made a name for himself as a trial lawyer. His experience as a prosecutor at the Marion County District Attorney's Office provided him with a deep understanding of the criminal justice system, which he later leveraged as a defense attorney and partner at a prominent Salem, Oregon law firm, Ferder Casebeer, LLP. This role solidified his reputation as a formidable courtroom advocate, having represented clients in over 24 counties and gaining invaluable trial experience in over 50 criminal jury trials. Mr. Gipson was the lead attorney on a Portland, OR, murder case whcih was eventually dropped to Criminally Negligent Homicide, and his jury trial experience involves cases of DWI and domestic violence to sexual assault and manslaughter.
Returning to his home state of Texas, Mr. Gipson established Williams & Gipson Law Firm alongside his partner, Steven M. Williams. The firm offers comprehensive legal counsel, specializing in criminal defense, divorce, child custody, and personal injury law. Their combined decades of experience allows them to provide aggressive and compassionate representation to clients facing complex legal challenges.
Mr. Gipson’s dedication to his clients is reflected in his numerous awards and recognitions. His ability to combine legal acumen with a deep understanding of human complexities has earned him a reputation as a trusted and effective advocate. Although Mr. Gipson is passionate and takes pride in representing individuals whose lives and livelihood are at stake, the extensive knowledge and insight into the criminal justice system he gained as a prosecutor has played a tremendous role in his success as a defender of individual liberty.
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2024
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State: Oregon
Acquired: 2015
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405 W. Walnut, Decatur, TX, 76234
61 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Lindsey | October 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Acquitted of all criminal charges!
We hired Matt and Paul for my husbands case regarding false accusations against him made by his ex wife (ex has supervised visits only for the last 4.5 years) and son (severe abusive behavioral issues). Matt was available by phone (personal), email, and office ANYTIME we needed him. I would call him ...
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...
Posted by Julia | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Blessed to have him as our attorney!
This attorney stepped into our case midway through the proceedings and he did an excellent job. He was very helpful about keeping me informed throughout everything and he really invested his energy and care and concern with our case. He absolutely gave us more than his 100% best. Thank you Matthew S....
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...
Posted by Kayllie | December 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Amazing Attorney
I recently got a DUII and was assigned a court appointed attorney who told me I should take a plea deal and proceeded to tell me that there was nothing more he could do for me. This was even before getting the police report and going over what happened. I then realized there was no way I was going to...
"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!"
Immigration lawyer
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
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
2025 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2024 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
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
2015
JD - Juris Doctor, Dispute Resolution Certificate