Matthew Louis Pospisil

Matthew L. Pospisil is an Austin criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys. Licensed in Texas since 2016, he has devoted his career exclusively to criminal defense, representing clients throughout Travis County, Central Texas, and across the state in misdemeanor and felony cases involving DWI, assault, drug offenses, weapons charges, domestic violence, probation violations, and other serious criminal matters.

During his career at Michael & Associates, Matthew has represented clients in nearly 390 criminal matters, including more than 125 DWI-related cases. His experience includes first-offense DWI, repeat DWI, felony DWI, high blood alcohol concentration cases, assault family violence, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony drug possession, marijuana offenses, probation violations, and other complex criminal prosecutions. He regularly handles cases involving blood and breath testing, field sobriety testing, forensic evidence, and constitutional issues arising from traffic stops, searches, and arrests.

Matthew's criminal defense experience is built on a diverse legal background. While attending South Texas College of Law Houston, he gained valuable prosecutorial insight through an internship with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, where he observed how prosecutors evaluate evidence, prepare cases, and make charging decisions. After law school, he practiced alongside nationally respected criminal defense attorneys Bill Habern and George Parnham, developing extensive experience in criminal litigation, parole law, prison law, and serious felony defense. He later served as Managing Attorney of the El Paso office of Dunham & Jones, overseeing criminal defense operations and representing clients charged with a wide range of misdemeanor and felony offenses.

Today, Matthew applies that experience to identifying weaknesses in the government's evidence, anticipating prosecutorial strategies, and developing individualized defense strategies for every client. Known for his thorough preparation, responsive communication, and courtroom advocacy, he guides clients through every stage of the criminal justice process—from investigation and arrest through plea negotiations, motion practice, and trial preparation—with a focus on protecting their constitutional rights and pursuing the best possible outcome.

Matthew earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration from Sam Houston State University before receiving his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2015. While in law school, he was a finalist in the prestigious Garland Walker Mock Trial Competition, reflecting the courtroom advocacy skills that continue to define his practice today.