Matthew Wayne Shrum

If you need an attorney for DWI or anything else, trust me, Matt is your guy. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. I got a DWI and needed to find an attorney. It was my first DWI, so I really didn't have a clue how to pick the right/best attorney (considering there are so many). After doing a lot of resea...rch and looking through the pile of marketing letters I had received through mail from different attorneys, Matt was one of five or so that I called or met with. Long story short, of all the attorneys I talked to (and they were all highly competent, pricey, known attorneys), in my opinion, Matt was on another level mentally. A strategic thinker who looks a things from different angles (we talked for a while). I also looked up how many cases he had working (which was a large number), as well as his past results. I was impressed. I also learned that he was a former prosecutor. I came to the conclusion that he was intelligent, highly competent, and a hard worker. Just what I was looking for. All in all, what I observed and experienced is that Matt knows the game from both a prosecutor and criminal defense perspective, and was well liked by the prosecutors and judge. I'd recommend him to my family and closest friends without hesitation. He got my DWI reduced to an obstruction of highway charge. Thank you Matt.

Mr. Shrum was highly recommended to me by a friend of mine who had used his services before. The first phone call that I made to Matt indicated to me that he was more than willing and able to assist me in my legal matter. I found Matt to be straightforward with me, knowledgeable, helpful and above al...l available. Because of my job and my schedule, Matt was always able to work with me whenever a court appearance was warranted and his extensive knowledge of the Travis County court system as well as the local municipal field was an immense help in my situation. It is with great confidence and pride that I recommend Mr. Shrum for your legal needs.

Matt Shrum is a miracle worker. Over a half-century into my life, I was arrested for a first and only DWI. Recognizing that I posed no danger to society, Mr. Shrum not only achieved the impossible — which was to get my case dismissed (deferred prosecution)! — but did so allowing a payment plan fl...exible enough for me to manage on a fixed income. When initially shopping for an attorney, I spoke with many, and my hopes were low, based on the evidence for the prosecution. Most with whom I spoke were helpful, and I’d narrowed the choices down to a few who seemed exceptional without their making false promises as to potential outcomes. What struck me about Matt were several things, among them that • he was highly respected by his colleagues, as I learned around that time and later at the courthouse, • he’d been a prosecuting attorney previously, which would aid him in empathizing with the state, and lent him an extra negotiating tool or two from having had that relationship with the prosecutors’ office, • he was the most willing to work out a payment plan, even though it was apparent that he didn’t need to in order to gain anymore clients, and • in the end, my gut told me he was the right guy. Mr. Shrum is professional, knows his stuff, operates at a high level of integrity, and I will be forever grateful to him.

Mr. Shrum handled my DWI case. It was not my first DWI and there was an accident involved, so it was a felony charge. I was very lucky that no one died or was seriously injured. The good thing about Mr. Shrum is that he offered a very flexible payment plan. He didn't require a lump-sum down payment.... He is a nice guy, calm and relaxed. I decided not to go to trial, and plea-bargain instead. I was assigned 6 months in prison (shock probation), and ended up staying a few weeks past my release date because when my court date was set, neither the courts nor my lawyer included time I had already served. Mr. Shrum did not return phone calls or emails in a timely manner. He was more responsive in the beginning of my case, but towards the end I felt like his attitude was one of just getting my case over with since I had already paid. Also he had said that his fees included help with the driver's license suspension, but he never acted on that or negotiated that with the prosecutor. In my opinion, Mr. Shrum is not an aggressive lawyer, which is what you need here in TX when dealing with DWIs.

This was my first, and hopefully last, DWI that I have gotten and I happened to look up Matt Shrum on the internet when looking for a good lawyer. Let's just say that I feel extremely fortunate to have come across him and his experience as an attorney. He was very professional, did not have me do t...hings that were overly time consuming/unnecessary to handle my case in an excellent manner. Most importantly, he focused on the details of my case and was successful in getting it dismissed. I give Matt my highest recommendation in every way possible. Again, if you are looking for someone that is professional, efficient, effective, and on the ball, don't hesitate to contact Matt Shrum for your legal representation.