Attorney Matt Horak
Board Certified in Criminal Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Texas Super Lawyer, 2025
With 22 years of courtroom experience, Matt Horak is a skilled trial lawyer dedicated to protecting his clients’ rights in both criminal defense and family law matters. Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Matt has successfully represented clients in jury trials and complex litigation across Texas.
Matt’s current focus is on guiding clients through life’s most challenging legal issues, including divorce, child custody disputes, child support enforcement, DWI defense, felony charges, drug offenses, and assault family violence cases. His combination of criminal trial expertise and deep knowledge of family law provides clients with a unique advantage — especially in cases where criminal and family law issues overlap.
Serving clients in The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Houston, and Harris County, Matt is known for his strategic approach, relentless preparation, and commitment to achieving the best possible results. Whether negotiating settlements or fighting in the courtroom, he delivers skilled advocacy and compassionate guidance at every step.
- 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, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Drug Crimes
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
- Record Sealing
- Violent Crimes
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- Criminal Lawyer
- Houston Criminal Defense
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- Practicing criminal defense lawyer in Houston and surrounding counties. We only handle criminal cases.Please contact us if you have been contacted by the police for any reason. We handle federal, felony, misdemeanor, DWI, drugs, weapons, guns, assault, fraud, theft, and any other types of charges. We put our clients first with exceptional client response and access to our attorney Matt Horak.
- Assistant District Attorney
- Harris County District Attorney's Office
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- Investigated, evaluated, and tried all types of cases from Class C misdemeanors to first degree felonies.
- University Of Houston
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
- B.A. | European History
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- Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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- N.W. Harris County Bar Association
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- Texas State Bar # 24035148
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- Texas County and District Attorney Association
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- Board Certified Criminal Trial Law
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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Houston Sex Crimes Defense | Issues Facing Registered Sex Offenders
A sex crime defense attorney in Houston describes the potentially life-altering consequences of sex offender registration. Attorney Matt Horak discusses some of the options available to your defense.
Houston Violation of Probation | Violation of Community Supervision Terms in Texas
Houston Violation of Probation Attorney explains defenses in VOP cases. Visit Matt Horak's video to learn more from an experienced criminal defense attorney.
