Paul Matthew Morgan, experienced Appeals, Civil Rights attorney in Houston, TX with 39 reviews
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Paul Matthew Morgan

5100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX

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2013:
South Texas College of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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Tanya

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06 Sep, 2024
I was referred to a friend who happened to be in the same cell block as me. I called him from jail collect on Xmas night around dinner time and HE ACTUALLY ACCEPTED. I hired him although my court date wasn't until the 1st week in Feb. He went to my court room and talked to the district attorney of my court and secured a deal. And this was the first week of Jan.. He came to see me and asked if I'd accept the deal. I was looking at 5yrs TDC. Now the deal he got was for time served if I signed on my court date in Feb. I SAID HELL YEAH. Now when my court date arrived my cell block was on quarantine for covid and I wasn't allowed to attend. But that didn't stop Paul. I called him and told him and he said don't worry. He got me a PR Bo d so that I was released the day I should have been with a court date to o my come and sign my papers But bad luck still tried to beat us, pretrial never came that night to release me. That still didn't stop Paul even though he was in Brazoria County and I was in Harris. All of a sudden I was called out for court. When I got to court pretrial was there with my bond papers to sign. But when I signed them the bailiff said I was getting a dbl. Whammy today. There was a phone and a stack of papers on a desk. I picked up the phone and Paul who was at the Brazoria courthouse walked me through each one as I signed them. Then I was escorted into the courtroom and it was only me, the bailiff, and the court coordinator. All of a sudden Paul (in brazoria) appeared on a screen via Zoom as did the Judge (from home). And there I accepted my plea agreement. Now I was wondering why I still signed my pr bond papers if I signed for my plea. Well it normally takes them until the middle of the night to release you after court but by the time I got back to housing , releasing had already been calling for me. Needless to say I was released within 2 hours of returning from court. Paul gets things done. And he keeps his promises. IF YOURE EVER IN A BIND CALL PAUL MORGAN. HE WONT LET YOU DOWN.
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Ashley

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23 Feb, 2024
Paul Morgan was amazing! He kept me informed on everything every step of the way. He made me a promise and he kept the promise! I highly recommend him if you need a criminal lawyer.
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Highly professional, knowledgeable, and aggressive in defending clients' interests
“Morgan is extremely professional, knowledgeable, aggressive and always has the best interest of his client. Highly recommended!!!”
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Excellent communication and keeps clients informed throughout the process
“He constantly kept in contact with me regarding the case and what was happening.”
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Effective at negotiating the best possible outcomes for clients
“Not only was he able.to prove innocence, he was able to negotiate the best outcome any Attorney could have possibly have.”
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Known and respected within the legal system, with strong relationships with judges and prosecutors
“He is very professional and well known around the courts with the district attorney's and judges and they know him for being such a great lawyer.”
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Provides personalized attention and support, making the legal process more manageable for clients
“He was there to update me on any changes or progress. He was able to get my case dismissed and all charges against me dropped. I cant imagine the process going any smoother than it did, and that's thanks to Mr.Morgan's expertise.”
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Publications

2018:
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Defensive Ethics

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