The Matthew James, Attorney at Law - El Paso, TX
The Matthew James, Attorney at Law is a premier criminal defense, immigration, and military law firm in El Paso, Texas. Founded by former US Army Judge Advocate Matthew James Kozik, the practice delivers battle-tested trial defense in complex state and federal felony prosecutions, deportation proceedings, and court-martial trials across West Texas and beyond.
Tenacious Criminal Defense and Immigration Advocacy in El Paso
When facing severe criminal allegations or catastrophic immigration consequences along the United States and Mexico border, you need a trial lawyer who refuses to back down. The Matthew James, Attorney at Law provides assertive, client-centered representation across El Paso County, the Western District of Texas, and immigration courts nationwide. Founded by Matthew James Kozik, a decorated combat veteran, Bronze Star recipient, and former active-duty military prosecutor and defense counsel, the firm brings military-grade precision and unyielding commitment to every courtroom battle.
Whether you need to hire an attorney for first-degree felony charges or find a lawyer to safeguard your lawful residency status, Matthew James delivers high-caliber strategic counsel. Clients who need an attorney urgently after an arrest or detention benefit from immediate, round-the-clock responsiveness, thorough investigative preparation, and an authentic determination to achieve case dismissals or acquittals.
Comprehensive State and Federal Criminal Defense
The practice defends individuals accused of serious state and federal offenses, holding law enforcement agencies accountable to constitutional standards. The firm handles complex matters including:
- Federal and State Felonies: Defending high-stakes indictments in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and local El Paso district courts, including conspiracy and weapons allegations.
- Drug Crime Defense: Formulating aggressive defenses against federal narcotics trafficking, interstate distribution, and state possession charges, challenging border checkpoint searches and unlawful vehicle stops.
- Violent Crime Defense: Defending clients against charges of aggravated assault, domestic violence, manslaughter, and homicide through detailed forensic analysis and self-defense evidence.
- DUI and DWI Defense: Protecting driving privileges and criminal records by disputing field sobriety tests, breathalyzer calibration procedures, and unlawful police stops.
Deportation Defense and Family Immigration Solutions
In a border community like El Paso, criminal charges and immigration law often intersect with life-altering stakes. The firm provides sophisticated immigration representation to preserve family unity and defend foreign nationals from removal:
- Deportation Defense: Representing detained and non-detained immigrants before immigration courts, seeking cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, and bond hearings.
- Criminal Immigration: Structuring criminal defense strategies to minimize or eliminate adverse immigration consequences, preventing mandatory deportation triggers.
- Family Petitions and Naturalization: Guiding clients through family immigration petitions, adjustment of status, lawful permanent residency renewals, and citizenship applications.
Military Justice and Court-Martial Defense
Drawing upon extensive Judge Advocate General service, Matthew James represents servicemembers stationed at Fort Bliss and military installations worldwide. The firm defends soldiers and officers confronting court-martial proceedings, non-judicial punishment under Article 15, administrative separation boards, and security clearance revocation actions.
24/7 Availability and Personalized Case Strategy
Legal emergencies do not wait for standard business hours. Located at 310 North Mesa Street in the historic Cortez Building in downtown El Paso, The Matthew James, Attorney at Law operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With fluent bilingual services in English and Spanish, the firm offers customized case strategy sessions, flexible payment options, and aggressive legal advocacy when your future is on the line.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of Downtown El Paso, positioned directly across from the landmark San Jacinto Plaza.
Building Location
The office is situated inside the historic The Cortez Building (also known as Cortez on The Plaza), a landmark multi-story commercial high-rise that features the Unbranded Tavern & Kitchen on the ground floor.
Parking Details
Highly convenient parking is available at the attached multi-story garage known as The Cortez Annex, which features over 200 parking spaces.
Public Transit
Served by Sun Metro Route 500 (Streetcar Downtown/Uptown Loops) (Downtown / Uptown); nearest stop is at San Jacinto.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of The Cortez Building on Mesa Street, and use the central elevator bank to reach the 8th floor, where you will find the offices in Suite 810.