About Matt
Matt Stephens is an attorney admitted in Louisiana, Tennessee and before the U.S. Supreme Court. He works across state and federal courts and concentrates his practice on criminal defense. His career mixes courtroom work and case preparation. He represents individuals in a range of criminal matters and appears in hearings at multiple levels of the judiciary.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2000. He continued his legal studies at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, receiving his J.D. in 2003. Those academic years shaped his interest in trial work and in the procedural side of criminal litigation.
Stephens is admitted to practice in Louisiana and Tennessee and holds admission to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. He has built a practice that spans those jurisdictions. That cross-jurisdictional standing allows him to handle matters that move between state and federal systems.
He maintains membership in several professional organizations. Those include the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association. His association roster reflects steady participation in organizations that focus on courtroom procedure, trial advocacy and the issues that arise in criminal law.
At Stephens Law, PLC, he handles client matters that require both trial preparation and appellate awareness. He works on evidentiary hearings, pretrial motions, plea negotiations and jury trials. He prepares briefs and filings for appellate review when cases proceed beyond the trial court. His practice requires attention to procedural detail and to the practical choices that affect case outcomes.
Colleagues and clients find his approach practical and direct. He emphasizes clear explanation of legal options and realistic planning for litigation. He balances time in court with case investigation and legal research. Outside of active litigation, he participates in continuing legal education and stays engaged with professional groups that center on criminal defense practice. He currently practices criminal defense at Stephens Law, PLC.
