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Mr. Hefti practices criminal defense at the firm of Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. He handles criminal defense cases at all levels, everything from misdemeanors to murders. Mr. Hefti handles trials, appeals, and writs of habeas corpus in Texas state courts and in federal courts. Regardless of the size of the case or seriousness of the charges, the attorneys at Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. believe it's important to take a team-based approach to representation to ensure their clients get the best holistic service possible, uniquely tailored to suit their objectives and goals at each step.
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11767 Katy Freeway, Suite 740, Houston, TX, 77079
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Posted by Nate | March 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Senior Enlisted Leader, USN (Active Duty)
If you’re reading this wondering “which attorney should I hire”, please give your time and attention to Matthew… he and Parlatore have helped me and others beyond what words and actions could describe. My case was a unique and challenging one in that there really wasn’t a lot of precedence for m...
Posted by Walter | March 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome lawyer
Matthew was and will be a great experience with a lawyer.He cares for his clients well being and he works extremely hard to prove the innocent.I had a murder charge and he worked day and night and show my innocence and without him I probably wouldn’t be here now letting everyone know how awesome of a...
Posted by marissa | March 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Incredible!!!
He is a incredible lawyer. He literally have my husband (Walter Clark) his freedom back. He worked countless hours on walter defense for trail. Walter trail was dismissed half way through and the charge was Murder. If it wasn’t for his eyes and brains who knows where Walter’s freedom would be today. ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is an outstanding appellate and criminal defense lawyer. His writing skills are impeccable as are his skills in the courtroom. He has a brilliant mind and is such an amazing member of our team of lawyers as we strategize our cases. As a decorated combat veteran with two tours in Iraq and two in Afghanistan, Matthew knows how to fight. As a student in law school, Matthew worked as part of the Wisconsin Innocence Project, the Criminal Appeals Project, the Public Defender Project and the Juvenile Life Without Parole Project. After law school he worked as Research and Writing Counsel at Gulf Region Advocacy Center (GRACE), a non-profit dedicated to capital defense for indigent clients facing the death penalty. No matter what your criminal or appellate issue, I highly recommend Matthew J. Hefti. He is a brilliant lawyer!"
"Matthew is an accomplished attorney who represents his clients zealously. He is passionate, dedicated and a pleasure to work with."
"Matthew is a gifted litigator and appellate attorney that affords his clients his full, undivided attention. He works tirelessly to obtain the outcomes his clients deserve and will not stop until all avenues are exhausted."
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Society of Legal Scholars, College of the State Bar of Texas
2018
The War Horse Writing Fellowship, The War Horse in Partnership with the Carey Institute for Global Good and the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma
2017
Outstanding Achievement, Wisconsin Library Association Literary Awards
2016
Bruce Beilfuss Memorial Award for Outstanding Service, University of Wisconsin Law School
2014
Russel G. Cleary Memorial Scholarship, University of Wisconsin Law School
2007
Twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Air Force Association
2007
Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Air Force Materiel Command
2025 - Present
Trial and Appellate Lawyer, Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C.
2024 - 2025
Trial and Appellate Lawyer, Looney, Smith & Conrad, PC
2023 - 2024
Partner, Parlatore Law Group
2021 - 2023
Counsel, Parlatore Law Group
2018 - 2021
Owner and Principal Attorney, The Hefti Law Office, PLLC
2017 - 2018
Research and Writing Counsel, Gulf Region Advocacy Center
2019 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2019 - Present
International Association of Bomb Techs and InvestigatorsMember
2018 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember, Indigent Defense Committee
2018 - Present
Harris County Criminal Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Veterans of Foreign WarsLifetime Member
2017
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2013
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
Associate of Arts in Technical Studies
2006
AAS - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology
2023
Ethics--the impact of your choices
2020
Breaking Down a Forensic Expert Report and Finding the Right Experts
2019
There is no ‘I’ in Team: Mitigation and Expert Witnesses
2019
When Junk Science Puts a Man on Death Row, a Case Analysis
2019
Breaking Down a Forensic Expert Report and Finding the Right Experts
2017
Scorched-Earth Records Collection
2024
2023
2021
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