Matthew Watkins Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Austin
Matthew Watkins has an average rating of 5/5 based on 4 reviews and practices at Smith & Vinson Law Firm, PLLC in Austin, Texas. Practice areas include Criminal Defense law.
Matthew Watkins
Matt Watkins is an experienced trial lawyer and former prosecutor that gives his all to get the best results for his clients. He is an aggressive advocate and fights for a dismissal or a not guilty on each case. Matt has tried more than 40 jury trials to verdict.. Matt earned his B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at Arlington. He went on to complete his M.A. in Political Science with a focus on Constitutional Law at the University of Texas at Dallas, and he graduated his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. Matt knew early that he wanted to be a trial attorney, and he dedicated himself to trial advocacy studies in law school. Matt competed in mock trial to sharpen his advocacy throughout his time in law school, ultimately achieving victory in the championship round of the Gardere Novice Mock Trial competition.. Matt began his legal career as a prosecutor in Williamson County, working for the Williamson County Attorney’s office. Matt rose quickly during his time as a prosecutor and handled a wide variety of case assignments, including being a court chief of two different county courts at law, the Veteran’s Treatment Court prosecutor, supervisor of all specialty assignments such as mental health, animal cruelty, DWI/Drug Court, and ultimately becoming the Criminal Trial Director. Matt was responsible for training both prosecutors and police officers in matters of trial presentation and strategy. He was also chosen frequently to directly train new officers and prosecutors about many aspects of their respective roles, including plea negotiation, courtroom presentation, and trial.. Matt is also a veteran. He spent 6 years in the US Air Force Reserves. Through Matt’s time as a prosecutor, he came to see that often there was more to a story than was in a police report. Matt’s goal is to help people truly tell their story and get the right outcome in every case.. Matt’s extensive experience on a wide variety of criminal assignments and trials makes him uniquely prepared to have an edge in aggressively defending your case. Matt knows the system from the inside and will use his knowledge to get you the best possible result.
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Smith & Vinson Law Firm, PLLC
Practice-Area(s)
Criminal Defense
Austin, 78701
Address
1411 West Ave,
Austin
,
78701
Counties Travis , Jackson County
Counties Travis , Jackson County
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- Free or Complimentary consultation may be available for a few hours.
- Austin Lawyers Fees is generally in the range of $178-$457 per hour.
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Criminal Defense Attorney Austin (146 lawyers)
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Enacio Barretto
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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We found Mr Barretto to be very helpful. He explained everything that was happening, what was to ha Mr Barretto you did a poor job representing my son in a divorce and custody case. Case opened in August 2021, and is not settled as of 2025. You offered no solutions to move things along with the court when spouse dropped her attorney. You … ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.10/5
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Robert Jimenez
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My husband and I were in a messy situation, but he did the best he could to get us out and most impo As a paralegal, I frequently interact with immigration courts across the country, and Texas courts are not always known for being the easiest to navigate. I recently had an urgent matter and needed to contact the court shortly before a … ...read more ...read more
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Benavides Law Firm
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I went to traffic court today for my first moving violation in over 10 years. I'd heard through the grapevine (and via online research) that hiring a......yyyy...I have used Ms. Benavides' services for years & I have never had any complaints. Ms. Benavides is very knowledgeable, patient & understanding. She always... ...read more
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Wilvin Carter
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Staff members are aggressive and rude. He doesn't return calls or emails and dealing with horrible Very disappointed with how unprofessional this firm has been. I started calling on Monday and each time was told, “the attorney isn’t in the office right now, but I can leave a message.” It is now Friday, and I still have not received a … ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.10/5
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Came in for the free legal advise. He was very informative and gave advise to answers I had. Didn't hire yet but will keep in mind...yyyy...L&C is a wonderful firm full of enthusiastic people willing to help you with your different types of legal cases. Mr. Looney's tireless work with the... I am writing to share my very negative experience with Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. From the beginning, I felt my case did not receive the attention it deserved. … ...read more ...read more
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Byron W. Boenig
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Attorney Kim Nwabeke is a patient and caring attorney and she listens to her clients and doesn’t make you feel rushed when you speak to her. I would recommend her 100% to others!!! ...read more
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Ed me and my family with dignity and respect. This is a first class firm! If your in need of a great attorney look no further! Jeff Pierce has many years of experience and it shows through his knowledge of the law. Him and his team made a hard situation stress free! ...read more ...read more
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Rodney Isham
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Handle a case for me in Palo Pinto county ( tough county ) always professional never BS me treated m Please do everything you can to avoid these people. This place is very good at taking your money and convincing you they will help you. I feel sorry for the staff I don’t know how they can sleep at night. Every bad review on here is exactly what I experienced. ...read more ...read more
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Mr. Barfield was very attentive to my case and helped me make the most informed decision based on th ...read more
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(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Needless to say that my criminal cases were found not guilty. David helped me even after the case was over out of the goodness of his heart. Bail bond... ...read more
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The Corrigan Law Firm
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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I used Corrigan to help me out of a ticket for going 25 in a 20. Andres was super helpful and responded quickly to my concerns/needs, and the ticket was......yyyy...The Corrigan Law firm is one of a kind. Great compassion , reliability , and affordable. Staff is responsive and Andres is extremely helpful text/phone call... I needed assistance after getting a speeding ticket, and had no idea what to do. Andres made the process super seamless and stress free. Got my ticket dismissed and was a pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend if you need help! ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.15/5
Todd B. Steele
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Todd was a great lawyer. Couldn’t have asked for a better one. They answered our questions if we had any when we called immediately or called back same day. Very respectful and fought for our case, that he won. We are unbelievably grateful for him and his staff. Would use again if we ever needed it. ...read more
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Artiquewa Warren
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Barry Rubarts
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Barry is a good attorney. i didn't know what to do when i got in trouble over something i didn't do so i ask the judge for an attorney they picked B... Hired and paid Barry to write up my will. I never received a will. It's been nearly 5 months, Barry won't answer or return my calls. ...read more ...read more
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(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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When you are facing family distress and legal problems, look no further. The legal system is complicated and you need an experienced attorney by your side.......yyyy...He is someone I would hire again. He handled my custody case amazingly. He is extremely knowledgeable and fights hard for his clients. He knows his stuff... I am immensely grateful to attorney Ronald Esposito’s office for providing me with such professional services, dedicating their time, patience, and expertise to my case. Their fees are also very fair. I am truly thankful and highly … ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.15/5
Stefanie Collins
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Ue to a birth defect. And I guess she doesn't like our types either. She is unworthy to be called an Stefanie is an expert and I truly trust! Edit: After reading several negative reviews it's clear that they are a target … ...read more ...read more
Average Rating: 4.15/5
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I went to traffic court today for my first moving violation in over 10 years. I'd heard through the grapevine (and via online research) that hiring a......yyyy...I have used Ms. Benavides' services for years & I have never had any complaints. Ms. Benavides is very knowledgeable, patient & understanding. She always... ...read more
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Staff members are aggressive and rude. He doesn't return calls or emails and dealing with horrible Very disappointed with how unprofessional this firm has been. I started calling on Monday and each time was told, “the attorney isn’t in the office right now, but I can leave a message.” It is now Friday, and I still have not received a … ...read more ...read more
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Came in for the free legal advise. He was very informative and gave advise to answers I had. Didn't hire yet but will keep in mind...yyyy...L&C is a wonderful firm full of enthusiastic people willing to help you with your different types of legal cases. Mr. Looney's tireless work with the... I am writing to share my very negative experience with Looney Smith Conrad & Hefti P.C. From the beginning, I felt my case did not receive the attention it deserved. … ...read more ...read more
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Attorney Kim Nwabeke is a patient and caring attorney and she listens to her clients and doesn’t make you feel rushed when you speak to her. I would recommend her 100% to others!!! ...read more
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Jeff Pierce
(Practice: Criminal Defense Law)
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Ed me and my family with dignity and respect. This is a first class firm! If your in need of a great attorney look no further! Jeff Pierce has many years of experience and it shows through his knowledge of the law. Him and his team made a hard situation stress free! ...read more ...read more
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Handle a case for me in Palo Pinto county ( tough county ) always professional never BS me treated m Please do everything you can to avoid these people. This place is very good at taking your money and convincing you they will help you. I feel sorry for the staff I don’t know how they can sleep at night. Every bad review on here is exactly what I experienced. ...read more ...read more
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Mr. Barfield was very attentive to my case and helped me make the most informed decision based on th ...read more
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