Matthew Skillern
Hedwig Village, TX

Matthew Skillern

Skillern Law PLLC

Divorce and SeparationHigh Asset | High Net WorthUncontested Divorce+9 More

Matthew A. Skillern founded Skillern Firm and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an achievement held by only about 1% of Texas family lawyers. He began his legal career as a prosecutor before moving…

23 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Matthew A. Skillern founded Skillern Firm and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an achievement held by only about 1% of Texas family lawyers. He began his legal career as a prosecutor before moving into criminal defense and eventually founding his own family-law practice. He is a trial lawyer who favors negotiation and mediation but litigates when necessary, handling divorce, custody, adoption, and paternity matters.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationHigh Asset | High Net WorthUncontested DivorceChild Custody and VisitationProperty DivisionAdoption and SurrogacySpousal Support | AlimonyChild Support | Child Support EnforcementPaternity ActionsDad's Rights | Father's AdvocacyDomestic Violence | Protective OrdersMediation

Awards & Recognition

  • Texas Super Lawyers (2015-2025)
  • AVVO 10.0 rating
  • 10 Best 2025 — American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
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Bar Number

  • 24041926

Education

  • B.A. Political Science, Baylor University (2000)
  • J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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