About

Matthew James Kozik, Esq.

As a young professional, Matthew James Kozik moved to Washington, D.C., attending school at a historically black college and university and working on both sides of the political aisle, in the United States Senate and on presidential campaigns. After nearly a decade of living in the nation’s capital, Mr. Matthew James felt it was time to serve his country in uniform, joining the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

As an active-duty Army Judge Advocate, being stationed all around the world, Attorney Matthew James earned distinguished military awards such as the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Action Badge, and Parachutist Badge. During his time on active duty, Mr. Kozik served as a trial attorney in some of the Army’s busiest criminal jurisdictions, litigating countless cases involving drugs, rape, sex assault, domestic violence, aggravated assault, attempted murder, and financial crimes, achieving favorable outcomes as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. Mr. Kozik served over a decade in uniform.

After leaving active duty, Mr. Kozik established his firm, The Matthew James, Attorney At Law, to utilize years of leadership and litigation experience and build an organization focused on quality representation in complex litigation cases. Mr. Matthew James focuses on Texas 1st Degree felony matters and complex felony cases within the Western District of Texas while also ensuring those seeking immigration relief are well represented.

 

 The Matthew James, Attorney at Law

Vision

To continue to be a leader, not just within our practice area, but within our community, serving the people of El Paso, Las Cruces, and Midland-Odessa. We live by our motto of telling our clients story, for when we do, our clients succeed.

PRACTICE AREAS

Criminal

Immigration

Military

LICENSES

  • District of Columbia

  • Maryland

  • New Mexico

  • Texas

  • United States District Court, Western District of Texas

  • United States District Court, District of New Mexico

  • Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

  • Authorized to practice in U.S. military and immigration courts

MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

  • D.C. Trial Lawyers Association

  • El Paso Bar Association

  • Texas Criminal Lawyers Association

  • The Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association

  • Judge Advocate Association

  • Lifetime Member Veterans of Foreign Wars

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