About Matthew Hawkins
Matt Hawkins, originally from Amarillo, Texas, grew up in Pampa. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition. After gaining initial experience with a personal injury attorney, Matt advanced his legal education at Texas Southern University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a J.D. in 2002.
Following his graduation, Matt worked in the legal field for two years before partnering with Raymond Shackelford, III to establish Shackelford, Hawkins & Associates, P.C. in Lubbock. His practice areas include Criminal Law—covering felonies, misdemeanors, DWI, probation revocation, drug offenses, and juvenile cases.
Matt is also proficient in Family Law, handling divorce, modifications, child custody, child support, and grandparent rights. His expertise extends to Personal Injury, where he manages cases involving automobile, motorcycle, and trucking accidents, as well as defective products and wrongful death claims.
In addition to these specialties, Matt offers services in General Practice, including wills, probate, debt collection, Business Law, corporate law, and real estate law.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Texas Car Accident Laws
Understanding Texas's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$30K/$60K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matt Hawkins based?
Matt Hawkins practices law in Lubbock, Texas.
What are Matt Hawkins' primary practice areas?
His primary practice areas are Criminal Law, Family Law, and Personal Injury.
What is Matt Hawkins' educational background?
He holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University and a J.D. from Texas Southern University.
When did Matt Hawkins start his legal practice?
He began his legal practice after graduating in 2002 and later co-founded Shackelford, Hawkins & Associates, P.C.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Matthew Hawkins for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Matthew for a free case review
