Matthew Louis Pospisil

Matthew L. Pospisil is an Austin criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. Licensed in Texas since 2016, he has devoted his career exclusively to criminal defense, representing clients throughout Travis County, Central Texas, and across the state in misdemeanor and felony cases involving DWI, assault, drug offenses, weapons charges, domestic violence, probation violations, and other serious criminal matters.

During his career at Michael & Associates, Matthew has represented clients in nearly 390 criminal matters, including more than 125 DWI-related cases. His experience includes first-offense DWI, repeat DWI, felony DWI, high blood alcohol concentration cases, assault family violence, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony drug possession, marijuana offenses, probation violations, and other complex criminal prosecutions. He regularly handles cases involving blood and breath testing, field sobriety testing, forensic evidence, and constitutional issues arising from traffic stops, searches, and arrests.

Matthew's criminal defense experience is built on a diverse legal background. While attending South Texas College of Law Houston, he gained valuable prosecutorial insight through an internship with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, where he observed how prosecutors evaluate evidence, prepare cases, and make charging decisions. After law school, he practiced alongside nationally respected criminal defense attorneys Bill Habern and George Parnham, developing extensive experience in criminal litigation, parole law, prison law, and serious felony defense. He later served as Managing Attorney of the El Paso office of Dunham & Jones, overseeing criminal defense operations and representing clients charged with a wide range of misdemeanor and felony offenses.

Today, Matthew applies that experience to identifying weaknesses in the government's evidence, anticipating prosecutorial strategies, and developing individualized defense strategies for every client. Known for his thorough preparation, responsive communication, and courtroom advocacy, he guides clients through every stage of the criminal justice process—from investigation and arrest through plea negotiations, motion practice, and trial preparation—with a focus on protecting their constitutional rights and pursuing the best possible outcome.

Matthew earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration from Sam Houston State University before receiving his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2015. While in law school, he was a finalist in the prestigious Garland Walker Mock Trial Competition, reflecting the courtroom advocacy skills that continue to define his practice today.

About Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys

Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys is a criminal defense firm with a unique model: the high-touch, personalized attention of a boutique firm, backed by the resources and collective experience of a 40+ lawyer defense team.

Every client is assigned a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney who owns the defense from intake through resolution. That attorney focuses on a specific county and court — practicing there regularly and knowing the judges, the prosecutors, and the local tendencies that shape outcomes. Cases are not rotated, reassigned, or passed to junior attorneys (the firm doesn't employ any).

Behind that lead attorney is a team of forty criminal-defense lawyers with more than 1,000 jury trials between them, including attorneys Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ten Super Lawyers honorees, ACS-CHAL Forensic DWI Lawyer-Scientists, former prosecutors, former judges, and former law-enforcement professionals, including a former FBI agent.

That structure gives clients the 40-on-1 advantage: one senior lawyer leading your case, backed by the collective knowledge of 40+ criminal-defense attorneys. It means the prosecutor is not up against one lawyer — they're up against a brain trust.

The firm's main metric is client satisfaction, which is measured using standard CSAT surveys to every client at the conclusion of the case. The firm has achieved a 98.5% client satisfaction rate based on 1,840 survey responses. The full breakdown by case type is below:

• DWI: 97.8% CSAT (781 responses)
• Assault & Domestic Violence: 99.5% CSAT (368 responses)
• Other: 98.7% CSAT (158 responses)
• Drug Charges: 98.6% CSAT (142 responses)
• Motion to Revoke Probation: 97.8% CSAT (134 responses)
• Theft & Fraud: 100% CSAT (106 responses)
• Driving Offenses: 98.7% CSAT (75 responses)
• Weapons: 98.1% CSAT (52 responses)
• Sex Offenses: 100% CSAT (24 responses)

Data from September 2022 through May 6, 2026.

The firm's 2025 trial record was 65% favorable outcomes with a 50% outright acquittal rate. A 5.0 rating on Google. More than 1,400 five-star reviews on Google, Avvo, BBB, and Martindale, an A+ BBB rating, and combined criminal-defense experience exceeding 540 years. Attorney caseloads run well below ABA recommendations. Case reviews are free. No trial fees - ever.

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