As an 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.
