The Law Office of Matt Tyson, PLLC

03/23/2023

I'm proud to announce that I've been named to the Texas Rising Stars list for the fourth year in a row. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Texas. It's an honor to be recognized.

See more on Super Lawyers: https://bit.ly/3K3V3nh

12/08/2022

Going into the holidays, Super Lawyers asked me how Texans can reduce the cost of their divorce. My answer? Stop paying attorneys to pick fights!

I once saw a couple spend thousands of dollars arguing over a WWE replica belt they could have replaced for less than a hundred bucks. A good attorney knows how to save your time—and money—by helping you through the divorce process as efficiently as possible.

Need to keep the cost of your divorce down? Here are a few more tips: https://www.superlawyers.com/ask/divorce/texas/how-can-i-reduce-the-cost-of-my-texas-divorce/c3aab5cd-b7d3-4fe6-b3d1-33b1d8cb9d91.html

02/27/2022

I recently met up with ABC13-Miya Shay to talk about the increase in devices, like AirTags, being used to track the people in our lives. While it is clearly illegal to track a stranger, the law is murkier when these trackers are used by people who are married.

If you believe that you are being tracked by someone you know, please call my office to discuss your legal options: (713) 869-7474.

The woman's not-quite ex-husband admitted to placing a tracker in her vehicle, but because they're still married and own the vehicle together, Texas stalking laws get a little murky.

07/14/2021

Courts are opening back up to in person hearings. It feels good to be back!

04/29/2021

Our staff is now completely vaccinated! As such, we are opening the office again for in person consultations. However, we will still offer phone consultations for those who prefer it.

04/28/2021

Beautiful treats from India from a grateful client!

03/17/2020

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak we will be offering phone or video consultations only, but are still available for all your legal needs. We will resume in-person consultations ASAP. However, the health of my staff is my number one priority. Everyone stay safe and let me know what I need to watch on Netflix next. -MT

03/06/2020

Quick trip to Victoria to get a W for a client this morning. They have a beautiful old courthouse!

02/26/2020

If you think the State didn’t know he was a rogue cop, I’ve got some ocean front property in AZ for sale.

Gerald Goines, who's charged in the deadly Harding Street raid, was the sole witness in all 69 cases that led to years of jail time for some.

11/07/2019

Another reason to never blow.

Alcohol breath tests, a linchpin of the criminal justice system, are often unreliable, a Times investigation found.

10/25/2019

🤦🏼‍♂️ This still happens in Texas too.

Donut crumbs also once tested positive for m**h.

09/18/2019

Free legal advice: don’t do this!!! Don’t turn a family case into a criminal case as well! This guy is going to spend a lot of money now on lawyers. He should’ve called me first.

07/26/2019

"Retaining Matt to handle my divorce was easily one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I ended up getting custody of my children which, as a man, isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Matt was very straight forward about everything and completely obliterated the lawyer my now ex-wife retained. I can’t say enough about how pleased I am with the outcome and would not hesitate to use him again." -Review from Google

07/17/2019

Wednesdays are for winning

07/11/2019

"Absolutely recommend Matt Tyson. He is aggressive, blunt, and very much going to have your back. I've said it once and I'll say it again... if you want a powerhouse attorney and a kickass hype man, he is your guy! I will definitely keep him in my arsenal should I have to need him again!" -Review from Cristine T on Facebook

07/03/2019

Is pot now legal in Texas? District Attorneys scrambling to respond to clumsy legislative action

The Harris County DA announced her office will stop accepting low-level pot charges after state law complicates testing for THC.

07/01/2019

"The increasing embrace of the digital world for cost- and time-saving online forms for divorce demonstrate how essential services of a family law attorney are for making sure a divorce is sufficiently handled."

Choosing between traditional and technological m**hods of divorce is not just about price.

06/27/2019

“If you’re facing Texas DWI charges, you could be looking at penalties ranging from thousands of dollars in fines to loss of your driver’s license to many years in prison.”

Be sure you know the basics of a Texas DWI Charge, check out the link below 👇

If you have been accused of driving while intoxicated or a drug related offense, your life and career are under attack.  An innocent night out can turn into a legal nightmare.  Whether you have been arrested before, or never been arrested for a DWI or drug related offense, you need representation ...

06/24/2019

Thousands of DWI cases in a Harris County thrown into question after blood vial recall

The vials could alter the blood-alcohol levels in the samples.

06/20/2019

Too many people do not know their constitutional protections when dealing with law enforcement. Unfortunately, failure to properly handle a situation with police can mean waiving some of your rights or not asserting them.

Click to find out the 5 critical constitutional rights you should understand 👇

Too many people do not know their constitutional protections when dealing with law enforcement. Unfortunately, failure to properly handle a situation with police can mean waiving some of your rights or not asserting them.

06/12/2019

Gov. Greg Abbott signs law legalizing h**p production, CBD products in Texas

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new law Monday that clears up which CBD products are legal in Texas and will also allow local farmers to grow...

06/07/2019

"If you're going through a divorce, as we know many people will, choosing the right lawyer can save you a lot of time, money and keep you sane." -Deborah Duncan at Great Day Houston

Attorney Matt Tyson talks with Deborah Duncan at Great Day Houston about how to pick the right lawyer for your family law case.

06/04/2019

In case you missed it: Attorney Matt Tyson sits down with Deborah Duncan at Great Day Houston to talk about the do's and dont's of child custody.

Attorney Matt Tyson sits down with Deborah Duncan at Great Day Houston to talk about the do's and dont's of child custody.

06/04/2019

05/16/2019

"I cannot express my gratitude enough to Mr. Tyson. While searching for a lawyer, I came across his name and the awesome reviews. My decision to call him was a wise one. Mr.Tyson is knowledgeable in all areas and truly cares about his clients. When you select Mr. Tyson to represent you; there are no such things as "business hours", etc. He is dedicated 24/7 to ease your mind and to win for you.I really appreciate the face to face meeting, emails, texts, and phone call correspondence that was used handle my situation. I am so happy to have been blessed with such a lawyer." -Review from T.C.

05/08/2019

Another day, another happy client.

05/05/2019

You cannot trust CPS

Misconduct cases, while rare, indicative of intense workloads and pressure to close cases

04/26/2019

DA throws new wrench in aftermath of botched HPD drug raid

Harris County prosecutors said Friday they will seek to dismiss 27 active criminal cases due to concerns about the credibility of two former Houston police officers under investigation for their roles in a deadly January drug raid in Pecan Park. Questions have been raised about whether the two offic...

04/22/2019

This is one of the many reasons that we see false convictions.

These three men spent decades in prison as a result of statistical exaggerations. They were among 150 men and women released from prison after their wrongful convictions were overturned in 2018.

04/19/2019

Divorces can be unbelievably complicated, especially when it comes to dividing up community property. Texas defines “Community Property” as “Any property acquired during the marriage by either spouse that’s not separate property.” What does this mean exactly? Find out here:
https://www.tysonfamilylaw.com/news-updates/2019/1/29/what-is-community-property

Understanding what does, and does not, qualify as community property is extremely important to your divorce case.