Matthew Chandler
Partner - Payne Powell Truitt and Chandler (TX and NM)
Matt Chandler is a partner at Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler in Lubbock, Texas. Licensed to practice law in both Texas and New Mexico, he is uniquely qualified to represent clients in a wide range of legal matters across both states, both in and out of the courtroom. Originally from Clovis, New Mexico, Matt was raised in a family with a strong foundation of faith and an exceptional work ethic. His father, a former Magistrate Judge and New Mexico State Senator, gave Matt an early exposure to the legal profession.
Before joining Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler, Matt served for over a decade as the 9th Judicial District Attorney in Clovis, New Mexico. During his tenure, he was honored with the New Mexico Prosecutor of the Year Award and prosecuted some of the most serious and complex criminal cases in the state, including 35 murder cases and one of New Mexico's last death penalty cases.
In addition to his role as a prosecutor, Matt has also served as a District Judge in the 9th Judicial District, where he presided over thousands of cases spanning criminal law, family law, and civil disputes. His extensive legal experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of both the judicial and prosecutorial processes, making him a trusted advocate for his clients.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- DUI & DWI
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- New Mexico
- State Bar of New Mexico
- ID Number: 14621
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24124746
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Payne Powell Truitt and Chandler
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- District Judge - Division I
- Ninth Judicial District of New Mexico
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- Managing Partner
- Chandler Law Firm
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- District Attorney
- Ninth Judicial District of New Mexico
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- District Attorney
- Ninth Judicial District of New Mexico
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- Assistant District Attorney
- Ninth Judicial District of New Mexico
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- Associate
- Doerr and Knudson Law
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- Associate
- Guebert, Brukner and Bootes, P.A.
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- University of Tulsa College of Law
- J.D. (2001) | Law
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- Eastern New Mexico University
- B.S. (1998) | Sociology
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- District Attorney of the Year
- New Mexico District Attorney's Associaton
- Law Enforcement Prosecutor of the Year
- New Mexico Bar Association
- Kappa Sigma Hall of Fame Inductee
- Eastern New Mexico University
- State Bar of Texas
- Member
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- New Mexico State Bar
- Member
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- New Mexico Uniform Law Commission
- Governor Appointee
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- 9th Judicial District Major Crimes Unit
- Chair of Board of Directors
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- New Mexico Drug Enforcement Advisory Board
- Committee Member
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- Hartley House Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence
- Board Member
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- Master of Ceremonies, Share the Love Banquet, Clovis, New Mexico
- Central Baptist Church
- Featured Speaker, High Plains Rotary Club, Clovis, New Mexico
