Matthew Quinn Soyars, Criminal Defense Attorney in Texarkana, Texas
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury · 3.3/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Texarkana, TX
Practicing criminal defense in Texarkana since 2002.
- 24+
- Years practicing
- 3.3 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 7
- Bar admissions
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Matthew Quinn Soyars is an attorney based in Texarkana, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Matthew has over 24 years of legal experience. Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Texarkana, TX
- Experience
- over 24 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Texarkana, TX.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Matthew Quinn Soyars: Matthew Quinn Soyars is an attorney based in Texarkana, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Matthew has over 24 years of legal experience. Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Matthew Quinn Soyars
Matthew concentrates on criminal defense, insurance, personal injury, and tbi/sci. Each area below outlines the kind of case Matthew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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TBI/SCI
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Criminal Defense cases in Texarkana, Texas
Matthew takes criminal defense matters in Texarkana, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Texarkana, Texas
Matthew takes insurance matters in Texarkana, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Texarkana, Texas
Matthew takes personal injury matters in Texarkana, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
TBI/SCI cases in Texarkana, Texas
Matthew takes tbi/sci matters in Texarkana, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Matthew Quinn Soyars — Over 24 years of Texas criminal defense experience
Matthew Quinn Soyars is an attorney based in Texarkana, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Matthew has over 24 years of legal experience. Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Mr. Matthew Quinn Soyars is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, insurance policy disputes and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.G.S. degree from East Texas State University, Texarkana, Texas in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years. Matthew practices in Texarkana, TX.
Working with Matthew on a criminal defense matter
Mr. Matthew Quinn Soyars is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, insurance policy disputes and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.G.S. degree from East Texas State University, Texarkana, Texas in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years. Matthew practices in Texarkana, TX.
Clients Matthew works with
Matthew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, insurance, and personal injury matters in Texarkana and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Matthew Quinn Soyars's legal education and bar admissions
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
J.D. · 2001
East Texas State University, Texarkana, Texas
B.G.S. Texas · 1996
Jurisdictions
Matthew's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court
2010 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2010 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2005 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2005 · ACTIVE
Arkansas
2003 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2003 · ACTIVE
Texas
2002 · ACTIVE
Matthew studied at J.D. in Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan and B.G.S. Texas in East Texas State University, Texarkana, Texas.
Law school and academic background
Matthew completed J.D. in Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan and B.G.S. Texas in East Texas State University, Texarkana, Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Matthew runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Matthew's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Associations and Memberships •Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2003 to Present •Texarkana Bar Association, Member, 2001 to Present •Southwest Arkansas Bar Association, Member, 2005 to Present
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Locations
Matthew Quinn Soyars's office in Texarkana
Matthew's primary office is at 5520 Plaza Drive, Texarkana, TX, 75503. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Matthew Quinn Soyars — 3.3/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Matthew. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing criminal defense attorneys in Texarkana.
3.3
2 client reviews
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How to hire Matthew Quinn Soyars — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Matthew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Matthew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Matthew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Texarkana, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Matthew
Matthew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Matthew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Matthew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Quinn Soyars
How much does it cost to hire Matthew for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matthew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Matthew offer a free consultation?
Matthew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Matthew's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Texas typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Matthew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Matthew take my case if I'm outside Texarkana?
Matthew is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Matthew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Matthew?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Matthew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Matthew accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Matthew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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