The Law Office of Angel Mata - Dallas, TX

Formidable Criminal Defense and Family Law in Dallas, Texas

Facing criminal allegations or a contested divorce in Dallas County places your future on the line. Located on South Fitzhugh Avenue in Dallas, Texas, The Law Office of Angel Mata provides aggressive legal defense across state courts. Founded by trial attorney Angel Villarreal Mata, a 2009 graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law, the practice delivers veteran courtroom insight. Raised in Dallas Pleasant Grove, Angel served over four years as a felony prosecutor in Dallas and McLennan Counties, an Associate Judge for the City of Hutchins, and a law professor at UNT Dallas. When you need a lawyer who masters prosecutorial strategies from the inside, Angel Mata provides formidable representation.

Strategic Criminal Defense from Misdemeanors to Serious Felonies

An arrest requires prompt intervention to challenge police reports and prevent convictions. Drawing on extensive experience prosecuting felony cases, Angel Mata builds robust defenses in Dallas courts. Practicing as dedicated criminal defense lawyers, her comprehensive services encompass:

• DWI and Intoxication Offenses: Scrutinizing field sobriety tests, breathalyzer maintenance logs, and blood draw search warrants alongside skilled dui/dwi defense lawyers.
• Drug Possession and Trafficking: Defending state and federal charges involving controlled substances, marijuana, and prescription medications with seasoned drug crime defense lawyers.
• Assault and Domestic Violence: Formulating strategic defenses against family violence allegations and resisting protective orders with qualified violent crime defense lawyers.
• Theft, Burglary, and Property Crimes: Protecting clients accused of shoplifting, residential burglary, credit card abuse, and criminal mischief alongside experienced theft and burglary defense lawyers.
• Weapons and Firearm Charges: Challenging unlawful vehicle searches, unlawful carrying charges, and firearm possession allegations.

Juvenile Defense, Probation Revocations, and Expunctions

A momentary mistake should not permanently derail a young person future. Having dedicated much of her career to mentoring local youth, Angel Mata passionately defends juvenile offenders in Dallas County juvenile courts, fighting for rehabilitation rather than detention. Additionally, her practice assists adults in securing a clean slate through:

• Probation Revocations: Representing probationers facing Motions to Revoke Probation and motions to adjudicate guilt to avoid state jail or prison sentences.
• Expunctions and Record Sealing: Preparing petitions to expunge dismissed criminal charges and obtain non-disclosure orders that shield records from employer background checks.
• Warrants and Bond Forfeitures: Lifting active alias warrants and resolving failure-to-appear citations before municipal and county judges.

Compassionate Family Law and Divorce Advocacy

When family conflicts require judicial resolution, Angel Mata provides clear, protective counsel. As seasoned divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and child support lawyers, the firm manages contested and uncontested divorces, protective orders involving domestic violence, child support enforcement, and Child Protective Services interventions, ensuring parental rights remain safeguarded.

Why Dallas Clients Choose Angel Mata

Clients seeking to find a lawyer who combines prosecutorial insight with deep community dedication choose Angel Mata. Selected to Super Lawyers, Angel provides fluent Spanish representation so clients communicate without barriers. Utilizing secure online portals and flexible fee arrangements, the firm delivers high-caliber advocacy with boutique attention. When you need to hire an attorney to protect your freedom or resolve a family dispute, The Law Office of Angel Mata stands ready to fight for you.