Matthew Dane Powell
Experienced High-Stakes Litigator - Criminal and Civil litigation
Matt Powell an experienced and aggressive litigator who has dedicated his entire career to protecting clients. He joined Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler after a distinguished tenure as the elected Criminal District Attorney for Lubbock County, Texas. During his time as District Attorney, he advocated for thousands of victims, serving as their voice when they could not speak for themselves.
As a prosecutor, Matt conducted over 300 jury trials, which included approximately 60 murder cases and 17 capital murder cases, and he maintained a perfect record in felony cases. In addition to criminal cases, Matt served as the chief counsel for Lubbock County, managing all civil lawsuits, contracts, and other legal matters concerning the county. His cases and professional activities have been highlighted on several television programs, including NBC Dateline, ABC 20/20, 48 Hours, Forensic Files, Investigative Discovery, Solved, and Crime Watch Daily.
In recognition of Matt's work in protecting clients, he has received numerous awards such as The State Bar of Texas Prosecutor of the Year, The Association against Sexual Assaults Harry Cottle Justice Award, and the MADD Prosecutor of the Year.
Matt is deeply committed to community service, volunteering his time with organizations like the Lubbock Area United Way, University Medical Center Foundation, Make-A-Wish, Family Guidance and Outreach, and the Children's Advocacy Center.
Matt has also served as adjunct professor at the Texas Tech School of Law and Wayland University, and as a lecturer for various legal institutions including the American and International Law Institute, the United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate Division and the National District Attorney's Association. He has addressed thousands of lawyers on the effective use of courtroom technology.
- Texas Tech University - Texas Tech University
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- Texas A&M University - College Station
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- University of Tulsa College of Law
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- Partner
- Payne Powell Truitt and Chandler
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- Chief Counsel
- Midland Independent School District
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- Elected Criminal District Attorney
- Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney's Office
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- Assistant District Attorney
- Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney's Office
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- Assistant County Attorney
- Montgomery County Attorney's Office
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- Assistant District Attorney
- Orange County District Attorney's Office
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- Lecturer, American and International Law Institute
- Effective Courtroom Technology, US Marine Corps Trial Counsel Training, Honolulu, Hawaii
- United States Marine Corps University
- Adjunct Professor - Wayland Baptist, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas
- Wayland Baptist University
- Adjunct Professor - Texas Tech, Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
- Texas Tech University School of Law
- Prosecutor of the Year
- State Bar of Texas
- Harold Cottle Justice Award
- Texas Association Against Sexual Assaults
- Prosecutor of the Year
- Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)
- National District Attorney's Association
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- Lubbock County Bar Association
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- Texas Bar Foundation
- Fellow
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- United Way
- Vice Chairman
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- Western Little League
- Board Member
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- Texas State Bar # 00784782
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- Texas District and County Attorney's Association
- Board of Directors
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 00784782
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- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- DUI & DWI
- Education Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish