Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

If you have been charged with a crime, you need a lawyer who can offer you protection. A conviction could result in the loss of certain privileges, steep fines, and incarceration. With so much at stake, your choice of a criminal defense attorney can prove vital to protecting your rights and maintaining your freedom.

My name is Matt Horak. I am a skilled and aggressive criminal defense lawyer dedicated to defending the interests of clients throughout East Texas who are facing charges ranging from First Degree felonies to Class C misdemeanors. My offices are conveniently located one block from the downtown courthouses in Houston and The Woodlands, Texas. Contact me to learn more about how I can help if you are under investigation, have been indicted on any criminal charges, or arrested for any of the following crimes:

DWI / DUI: My drunk driving practice is two-fold. I help clients preserve their driving privileges and I defend them against the potentially serious consequences associated with a DWI conviction.

Drug Crimes: I handle all misdemeanor and felony drug charges, including possession, sale, intent to sell, drug trafficking, manufacturing, and distribution, among others.

White Collar Crime: I defend businesses, business owners, and employees charged with white collar crimes, including embezzlement, fraud, and money laundering.

Theft: Theft is a crime of moral turpitude, one that has severe consequences. I defend clients' interests in employee theft, embezzlement, shoplifting, theft by check, credit abuse, fraud, and credit card theft cases.

Violent Crimes: The District Attorney takes violent crime charges very seriously. I provide a solid line of defense to clients accused of assault, battery, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, and many others.

Sex Crimes against Adults: Sex crimes are serious offenses and call for serious representation. I represent individuals charged with committing an adult sex crime, including sexual assault, rape, prostitution, and solicitation.

Sex Crimes against Children: A sec crime conviction will stay with you for the rest of your life. You will be forced to register as a convicted sex offender everywhere you go. I vigorously defend men and women accused of sex crimes against children, including child pornography, child molestation, and solicitation of a minor for sex.

Juvenile Law: The juvenile system aggressively prosecutes alleged offenders in an effort to rehabilitate our youth. Juvenile cases involve various parties, including the court, prosecutors, and the probation department. You need a lawyer to act as a liaison and defend the interests of your child.

Expunctions: Under certain circumstances, felony and misdemeanor convictions can be expunged, or cleared, from your criminal record. The offender must meet numerous qualifications in order to be considered for an expunction. Call 713-225-8000 or toll-free 1-866-225-8009 to discuss your case.

Parole and Probation Violations: Violating the terms of your parole or probation can have serious consequences. An experienced attorney will defend your rights before a judge. I can help.

Domestic Violence: Harris County has its own division for felony and misdemeanor family violence cases. A conviction on a domestic violence charge could result in jail or prison time. Protect yourself by calling me today.

Federal Criminal Law: I understand the subtleties and peculiarities of federal law and will do everything in my power to defend you against a federal conviction. I have handled cases involving embezzlement, bank fraud, tax evasion, bribery, conspiracy, white collar crimes, money laundering, drug trafficking, and other federal crimes.

Have you been criminally charged? Contact me to discuss your rights. At Matt Horak, Attorney at Law, my approach is simple: to provide a strong line of defense to clients throughout East Texas. For your convenience, evening and weekend appointments are available by request. Call 713-225-8000 or toll-free 1-866-225-8009 for a free initial consultation.

Matt Horak, Attorney at Law
Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer