Atty. Matthew Brown
Matthew represents clients facing criminal charges ranging from violent felonies to misdemeanors, and has successfully defended hundreds of clients in courtrooms throughout the state of Missouri. As a senior associate attorney at Combs Waterkotte, Matthew represents clients facing criminal charges ranging from violent felonies to misdemeanors.
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About Matthew Brown at a glance
Matthew Brown is a Senior Associate based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Combs Waterkotte. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (2011). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2010). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew represents clients facing criminal charges ranging from violent felonies to misdemeanors, and has successfully defended hundreds of clients in courtrooms throughout the state of Missouri
- As a senior associate attorney at Combs Waterkotte, Matthew represents clients facing criminal charges ranging from violent felonies to misdemeanors
- Matthew has successfully defended hundreds of clients in courtrooms throughout the state of Missouri
- Matthew started his 12-year legal career in private practice, becoming Partner at the Hillsboro Law Firm of Roberts, Wooten and Zimmer
- Matthew specialized in Family Law and Criminal Defense while in the private sector
- The American Institute of Family Law Attorney has listed Matthew as one of the 10 best family law attorneys for client satisfaction
- Matthew also served as the prosecuting attorney for the city of Crystal City
- Matthew joined the St. Francois County Prosecutor’s Office in 2021 as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
- While at the Prosecutors Office, Matthew dedicated a large portion of his time to prosecuting crimes against children while trying numerous felony jury trials to verdict
- Matthew was one of 25 prosecutors nationwide selected to attend The Secret Service National Computer Forensic Institute for a week of training and career development
- As a former prosecutor, Matthew understands what it takes for the State to prepare a case and uses that knowledge when defending his clients
- Matthew is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County
- He attended Crystal City High School and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University
- Matthew attended law school at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, in Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Prior to attending law school, Matthew was an assistant baseball coach at the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama
- In his spare time, Matthew enjoys volunteering his time as an assistant baseball coach at Jefferson College
- Matthew continues to reside in Jefferson County with his wife, Marli, daughter Iyla and son Beckett
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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