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EDUCATION

Top 5% in Law School - Summa Cum Laude.

Experience

Former President of San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Assoc.

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PRACTICE AREAS

Criminal Law

DWI

Sexual Assault

THIS IS

Matthew

With over a decade of courtroom experience, Matt Allen is one of San Antonio’s most respected criminal defense attorneys. A graduate in the top 5% of his law school class and former President of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Matt has built a reputation as a fierce trial lawyer with a track record of winning tough cases.

In 2023, he was honored as Defender of the Year for securing high-stakes trial victories in cases ranging from aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and sexual assault to DWI. Matt has successfully defended clients in both state and federal court, including numerous high-profile murder and intoxication manslaughter trials covered by local and national media. He’s not afraid to take on the toughest cases—and win.

HONORS & AWARDS

Licensed 11 years.

Graduated Top 5% in law school - Summa Cum Laude.

Former President of San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Assoc.

Extensive Trial Experience trying misdemeanors and felonies at all levels

2023 Defender of the Year Award for trial victories for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, sexual assault, DWI, and many other types of cases

Handled numerous high profile media cases including murder and intoxication manslaughter cases.

Has handled and actually tried numerous Federal Cases taking cases to trial multiple times to secure a dismissal.

Avvo 10.0 Superb Top Attorney Criminal Defense2021 Best San Antonio LawyersJustia 10.0 Lawyer RatingLead Counsel RatedThe National Trial Lawyers Top 100Scene San Antonio Best SA Lawyers 2019Expertise.com Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in San Antonio 2022