Matthew James Kozik

Matthew James Kozik

4.8
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at El Paso, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime, Military Law

The Cortez Building, 310 North Mesa Street, Suite 810, El Paso, TX

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Representing individuals against false allegations of domestic violence, sex crimes, drug possession/distribution, attempted murder, rape, and DUI/DWI's.

17 years

40%
Domestic Violence 30%

Military and Civilian Domestic Violence Defense

15 years

30%
Sex Crime 20%

Military and Civilian Sex Crime Defense.

15 years

20%
Military Law 10%

Representing Servicemembers during contested court-martials, separation actions, Article 15's, and reprimand rebuttal.

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 2 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 6 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2020

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 8 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 16 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Matthew James, PLLC., Criminal Defense Attorney

The Cortez Building, 310 North Mesa Street, Suite 810, El Paso, TX, 79901

The Matthew James, PLLC

641 Indiana Ave NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20004

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Matthew James Kozik's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

5 star (17)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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

Truly Grateful for His Honesty and Guidance

I want to thank Attorney Matthew James for giving me so much enlightenment during our consultation. He was very honest and straightforward, and I truly appreciate how he took the time to explain everything clearly and give me the best options for my situation.

Posted by Sarah | September 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

I can’t say enough excellent things about Mr. Matthew James Kozik. From our very first phone call and meeting, he was professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. Throughout the entire process, I felt fully supported and informed. He took the time to explain every step in terms I could ...understand, and I always felt like my case truly mattered to him. Mr. Kozik was calm and had a reassuring presence during an incredibly stressful time in my life. He not only fought for the best outcome but did so with integrity and care. In the end, the results exceeded my expectations, and I’m beyond grateful. If you are looking for a lawyer who truly listens, knows the law inside and out, and treats you with respect, I highly recommend Mr. Kozik.

Posted by FRANCISCO | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

EXCELLENT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

I am very pleased and grateful with the EXCELLENT and PROFESSIONAL customer service received by Attorney Mathew James and his Team with my Naturalization procedure which it was very very easy to complete thanks to his excellent instructions and advices that I received since the very beginning . He h...elped me with everything that I needed to do and actually they did everything for me he answered friendly and promptly all my doubts and questions in a very easy and professional manner reason why I got my Naturalization Certificate in a very Fast period of time more quick than I expected also he and his Team prepared me very well for the Final interview with Immigration and I was impressed that the Lawyear Mathew attended with me the Final interview with Immigration reason why I recommended him to my daugrher in law how also was very pleased with his service and successfully got also her Naturalization in a record time. I am very grafefull with Mathew James and his Team and I highly recommended him.

Posted by Laurence | April 15, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

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

great lawyer

fought really hard on my domestic violence case and got it dismissed. I would recommend him to other people.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

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

Unprofessional

Terrible service. Attorney claims to care about his clients but he does not respond to his clients. Unprofessional service to say the least.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Nominee, Douglas Macarthur Award

Work Experience

2011 - 2022

JAG, Army Jag Corps

2008 - 2011

Attorney, Federal Government

Associations

2018 - Present

Judge Advocates Association

Member

2018 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - Present

Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

DC Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Drug Possession

Not Guilty

Allegations of Rape

Not Guilty

Domestic Violence Charges against Servicemember

Not Guilty

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Education

2008

University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Tulane University Law School

2005

Ohio State University

BA - Political Science and African American Studies

Speaking Engagements

2017

Military Voir Dire

Military Voir Dire

2016

United States Forces Korea Ethics

Ethics in Government

2015

Judge Advocate

Prosecuting in Military

Publications

2018

Office Information Paper - Immigration in 2018

2016

SJA Information Paper - Ethics in Government

2015

SJA Information Paper - Military Justice

2012

SJA Information Paper - Legal Assistance in the Military

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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