Matthew Allen Chidester

Matthew Allen Chidester

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Round Rock, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Business, Litigation, Family

1000 Heritage Center Circle, Round Rock, TX

About Matthew

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Chidester Law PLLC

1000 Heritage Center Circle, Round Rock, TX, 78664

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Matthew Allen Chidester's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
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Posted by David | February 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dental business law

Mr. Chitister has helped me with multiple entity formations and a practice transition. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I will continue to use him and will recommend him to my friends. To me he is everything you would want in a lawyer on your side of any issue.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

Matthew Chidester handled my divorce. He was professional, kind and helped me understand everything it entailed. He gave professional advice to help me address specific sensitive issues that I could not have handled on my own. I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Rupa | May 22, 2015

Matthew Chidester - Highly recommend

Matthew was very professional and explains things clearly to make sure you completely understand everything. He was always available when I needed his expertise and responded promptly when contacted. He is always ready to go above and beyond in helping his clients. He understands our needs and he set...s realistic expectations. I would definitely recommend him to all my friends and co-workers.

Posted by Kellie | May 15, 2015

Matthew Chidester: Highly Recommended

Matthew Chidester is an absolute professional who represents his clients completely and with full integrity. He is always willing to answer any questions and takes the time to explain things in a manner that allows you to understand. Matt's approach with his clients left me feeling very comfortable... and always informed. I found Matt to be extremely responsive and always felt that he had my best interests in mind. I would absolutely recommend Matt to anyone needing a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent

I was in a bad state of affairs (not of my doing) when I came into Mr. Chidester's office and he quickly assured me how to solve it and put me at ease. Very professional, knowledgeable and sharp. I will go right back to him if I ever have a legal need again.

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Matthew Allen Chidester's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Leffingwell

Litigation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Matt is dedicated to managing client exposure in business and transactional disputes, as well as taking a proactive approach in protecting client interests, often through preventative litigation. He handles all types of litigation matters, including business, commercial, and real estate litigation, land use issues, and tax controversy."

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Christopher Sprysenski

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I think of Matt Chidester, two words come to mind: professionalism and passion. Matt thoughtfully represents his clients with their unique goals in mind, crafting a strategy to address the individual issues that may arise in a case. Hard working, with an eye towards results, Matt cares about his clients and cases as if they were family. I highly endorse Matt."

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David Hunt

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Friend

"Matt has had more courtroom experience than many attorneys get in an entire career; because of that, he has honed an outstanding courtroom presence that is invaluable in the fast-moving world of family law. Matt's experience and his results-oriented personality make him a pragmatic and effective advocate that does not waste the court's or his client's time. He has handled virtually every aspect of family law, and he is among the most talented courtroom advocates in the area. I would recommend him to friends or family without reservation."

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Lauren Doughty

Unknown lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney. He gives 110% to each and every client and conducts himself with the utmost professionalism."

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Holly Davis

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Matt is a great advocate in the courtroom, and is a direct communicator with clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jack Zinda

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Matt is a hard-nosed litigator, anyone in a tough family law situation would be lucky to have him."

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Christopher Kirker

Child custody lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a confident advocate for his clients that works hard to obtain the best possible outcome."

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Jonathon Clark

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"When Matt is working on someone's case I know they're in good hands. He provides his client's with honest advice informed by his courtroom experience and when the opposition doesn't believe him he's not afraid to back it up in front of the judge and jury."

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Joseph Caputo

Family lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Matt is a creative, intelligent attorney who has had great success fighting for his client's in the courtroom. His combination of tenacity and ability to problem solve has continued to serve his clients well, and I confidently endorse him as an attorney that can handle any family law matter well."

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Taylor Mohr

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Matthew has a great understanding of the law and a realistic approach to the court system that helps his clients get the best outcome possible. Matthew's advocacy skills are outstanding, and his cut-the-point approach is refreshing and helpful in the family law context. I'd recommend him to anyone looking to hire a family law attorney."

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Daniel Sarabia

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matthew Chidester has impressed me time and time again with his diligence to the matters at hand as well as his perseverance in and out of the courtroom. I have sat with Mr. Chidester in two jury trials, both of which were handled with the utmost professionalism during tough situations. I have seen Mr. Chidester during numerous final hearings or enforcement hearings and he is a great oral advocate during any type of contested hearing. He also keeps a calm head throughout pre-trial negotiations with opposing counsel or parties. I would highly recommend requesting Matthew Chidester by name."

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Jason Schoel

Family lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chidester is an excellent attorney. I had the greatest pleasure of working with him. He always advocated to the fullest for his clients. There is nothing he cannot handle, from the simplest child support hearing to a full-blown Jury trial. And for every hearing he was nothing but fully prepared."

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Robert Frazer

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a passionate advocate with a surprising amount of courtroom experience for an attorney his age. This experience benefits his clients as they can be assured that when he tells opposing attorneys that he'll "see them in court", he means it."

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Holly Davis

Family lawyer

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Taylor Mohr

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Jonathon Clark

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Highest Grade - Business Organizations, Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Chidester Law PLLC

2014 - 2014

Attorney, Leffingwell & Associates, P.C.

2013 - 2014

Attorney, Zinda & Davis, PLLC

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Schoel Law Firm

2007 - 2009

Law Clerk, Burr & Forman

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Chair Elect

2010 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2014 - 2018

Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair

2012 - 2013

Permian Basin Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Jury Trial for Custody of a Child

Custody stayed with my client.

Child Support Modification

Child support was increased in my clients favor.

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Education

2009

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Brigham Young University-Idaho

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

CLE Event

Family Law Basics for Non-Family Law Attorneys

2015

Chamber Luncheon, Wednesday, October 14, 2015

"Avoid a Lawsuit; Protect your Growing Business"

Languages

English

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