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Horak Law | Harris County

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Matt Horak is a criminal attorney based in Houston that represents clients throughout the greater Houston and Harris County area who have been accused of a crime. Mr. Horak is a former prosecutor, so he is experienced and knowledgeable as to what tactics the prosecution will use against you in court.

If you have criminal charges in Harris County and are seeking help determining your options, a criminal attorney may be the best option for you. A Harris County criminal defense attorney can represent your case to help you get your charges reduced or even dropped.

This website has been designed to provide you with the information you need to make decision regarding a criminal defense case in Harris County or the surrounding areas. If you’ve been charged with crime and are seeking a Houston criminal defense attorney, defense representation in Baytown, Pasadena criminal defense, or a Katy criminal lawyer, contact attorney Matt Horak today to schedule a consultation and discuss the details of your criminal case.

Harris County Criminal Lawyer

Criminal accusations come in all shapes and sizes, and so should your criminal defense representation. That’s why I cover a wide variety of criminal defense practices to suit your needs. Some of my major criminal defense practice areas include:

If you’ve been charged with a crime in Harris County, you should always speak with an attorney before you speak to the authorities. You often have limited time when it comes to a criminal accusation, so getting with attorney as soon as possible after the arrest can help to ensure that you get the best possible results from your trial.


Harris County Court and Legal Resources


Harris County District and County Courts

Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin St., Floors 8-19
Houston, TX 77002
District 174: (713) 755-6324

Harris County District Clerk’s Office

201 Caroline, Suite 420
Houston, TX 77002
Telephone: (713) 755-7300

U.S. District Court: Texas Southern District

515 Rusk Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
Telephone: (713) 250-5500
Harris County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff’s Office Headquarters
1200 Baker St.
Houston, TX 77002
Telephone: (713) 221-6000

Texas First District Court of Appeals

1307 San Jacinto Street, 10th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Telephone: (713) 655-2700

Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals

1307 San Jacinto Street, 11th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
Telephone: (713) 655-2800

Harris County Cities


  • Houston: 77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77011, 77012, 77013, 77014, 77015, 77016, 77017, 77018, 77019, 77020, 77021, 77022, 77023, 77024, 77025, 77026, 77027, 77028, 77029, 77030, 77031, 77032, 77033, 77034, 77035, 77036, 77037, 77038, 77039, 77040, 77041, 77042, 77043, 77044, 77045, 77046, 77047, 77048, 77049, 77050, 77051, 77052, 77053, 77054, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77058, 77059, 77060, 77061, 77062, 77063, 77064, 77065, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77071, 77072, 77073, 77074, 77075, 77076, 77077, 77078, 77079, 77080, 77081, 77082, 77083, 77084, 77085, 77086, 77087, 77088, 77089, 77090, 77091, 77092, 77093, 77094, 77095, 77096, 77097, 77098, 77099, 77201, 77202, 77203, 77204, 77205, 77206, 77207, 77208, 77209, 77210, 77212, 77213, 77215, 77216, 77217, 77218, 77219, 77220, 77221, 77222, 77223, 77224, 77225, 77226, 77227, 77228, 77229, 77230, 77231, 77233, 77234, 77235, 77236, 77237, 77238, 77240, 77241, 77242, 77243, 77244, 77245, 77246, 77247, 77248, 77249, 77250, 77251, 77252, 77253, 77254, 77255, 77256, 77257, 77258, 77259, 77260, 77261, 77262, 77263, 77265, 77266, 77267, 77268, 77269, 77270, 77271, 77272, 77273, 77274, 77275, 77276, 77277, 77278, 77279, 77280, 77282, 77284, 77285, 77286, 77287, 77288, 77289, 77290, 77291, 77292, 77293, 77294, 77296, 77297, 77299
  • Alief: 77411
  • Barker: 77413
  • Baytown: 77520, 77521, 77522, 77523
  • Bellaire: 77401, 77402
  • Bunker Hill Village: 77024
  • Channelview: 77530
  • Crosby: 77532
  • Cypress: 77410, 77429, 77433
  • Deer Park: 77536
  • El Lago: 77586
  • Friendswood: 77546
  • Galena Park: 77547
  • Hedwig Village: 77024
  • Highlands: 77562
  • Hilshire Village: 77055
  • Hockley: 77447
  • Huffman: 77336
  • Hufsmith: 77337
  • Humble: 77338, 77346, 77347, 77396
  • Hunters Creek Village: 77024
  • Jacinto City: 77029
  • Jersey Village: 77040, 77041, 77065
  • Katy: 77449, 77450, 77491, 77492, 77493, 77494
  • Kingwood: 77325, 77339, 77345
  • La Porte: 77571, 77572
  • Missouri City: 77489
  • Morgan’s Point: 77571
  • Nassau Bay: 77357
  • New Caney: 77357
  • North Houston: 77315
  • Pasadena: 77501, 77502, 77503, 77504, 77505, 77506, 77507, 77508
  • Pearland: 77581
  • Piney Point village: 77024
  • Seabrook: 77586
  • Shoreacres: 77571
  • South Houston: 77587
  • Southside Place: 77005
  • Spring: 77373, 77379, 77383, 77388, 77389, 77391
  • Spring Valley Village: 77024, 77055
  • Stafford: 77477
  • Taylor Lake Village: 77586
  • Tomball: 77375, 77377
  • Waller: 77484
  • Webster: 77598
  • West University Place: 77005

Other Named Areas and Communities in Harris County

Champions Forest, Cinco Ranch, Atascocita, Aldine, Satsuma, Mission Bend, Lynchburg, Louetta, Klein, Sheldon, Cedar Bayou, Airline, Dyersdale, Fall Creek, Rose Hill, Northcliffe, Westfield, Bammell, Cloverleaf, Remington Ranch, Northgate Forest, Barrett, Beaumont Place, Coady, Bridgeland, Kohrville, Kleinbrook, Northcliffe Manor


Horak Law | Harris County Criminal Attorney

If you’ve been accused of a crime in Harris County, make sure you take the right steps to avoid an unfair trial. The prosecution will do everything they can to prove their case, so you should do the same.

A Houston criminal defense attorney can help you fight back in a way that helps you get the best results in your criminal trial. Contact me via phone, office visit, or online attorney contact form to schedule a case evaluation directly with me. Let me help you decide what you need to do to fight a conviction in your case.

  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization | Criminal Law
  • National College for DUI Defense
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Laywers
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
  • Better Business Bureau - A+ rating
  • Matt Horak has earned recognition for community leadership by Lawyer Legion