Fast Facts
I’ve been a Lake Jackson resident for over 35 years
My family and I are members of Family Life Church in Lake Jackson
My wife, Danielle, and I have been together for 12 years and have three amazing kids, Aiden, Avery and Noah
I’ve lived in Brazoria County 38 years

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EDUCATION
Oklahoma City University School of Law, J.D.—2013
Texas A&M University, B.S.—2006

R. P. Matthew ("Matt") Allen | Cordoba Law Firm, PLLC

Fast Facts
I’ve been a Lake Jackson resident for over 35 years
My family and I are members of Family Life Church in Lake Jackson
My wife, Danielle, and I have been together for 12 years and have three amazing kids, Aiden, Avery and Noah

Matt Allen has been a Lake Jackson resident for over 35 years. He earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Matt and his family are members of Family Life Church in Lake Jackson.

R. P. Matthew "Matt" Allen - Lake Jackson - The Cordoba Law Firm

Matt has been a Lake Jackson resident for over 35 years. He earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Matt and his family are members of Family Life Church in Lake Jackson.

R. P. Matthew ("Matt") Allen
Matt is a Partner at the Cordoba Law Firm, PLLC, and specializes in litigation. His expertise spans civil, probate, business, and real estate litigation. Matt is also proficient in banking and collection matters for financial institutions and creditors, wills and trusts, probate, business formation and transactions, real estate transactions, employment law, family law, and governmental law.

I have experience at every level of our State judicial system, from appearances in front of Justice of the Peace to the Supreme Court of Texas. That experience has included representation of businesses, litigation of business disputes, litigation as to contract matters, litigation as to real estate matters, litigation of probate and guardianship disputes, as well as litigating governmental matters. Further, I have been the lead prosecutor on municipal cases for over a decade.

Why I Practice Law
After graduating from Texas A&M University in 2006, I began my professional career as a Human Resources Leave of Absence Coordinator. For five (5) years, I dedicated myself to climbing the corporate ladder, gaining valuable experience in employee relations and workplace compliance.

Matt is a partner at Cordoba Law Firm, PLLC, where he specializes in litigation. He also serves as a lead prosecutor on municipal cases and previously worked as a human resources leave of absence coordinator.

Matt Allen is a partner at Cordoba Law Firm, PLLC, where he specializes in litigation. He also serves as a lead prosecutor on municipal cases and previously worked as a human resources leave of absence coordinator.

2026 Texas General Election

Serves as a partner at Cordoba Law Firm, specializing in civil, probate, business, and real estate litigation.

Has served as lead prosecutor on municipal cases for more than a decade.

- Serves as a partner at Cordoba Law Firm, specializing in civil, probate, business, and real estate litigation.
- Has served as lead prosecutor on municipal cases for more than a decade.

Legal Experience

To Be a Judge Who Understands Real World Impact
With experience in civil matters, business litigation, probate, prosecution of municipal offenses and other legal matters, I understand how the law affects everyday people in many facets. I will make decisions that apply our laws to the facts of each case.

Plans to apply laws to the facts of each case.

- Plans to apply laws to the facts of each case.

Judicial Philosophy

Access to Justice
I have seen firsthand how lack of financial resources can limit access to our justice system. As a judge, I will work to ensure that every party, regardless of background, has equal access to justice.

Plans to ensure every party has equal access to justice regardless of background.

- Plans to ensure every party has equal access to justice regardless of background.

Judicial Administration

As of September 11, 2026, Matt Allen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Belongs to Family Life Church in Lake Jackson.

- Belongs to Family Life Church in Lake Jackson.

Community Involvement

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- Has served as lead prosecutor on municipal cases for more than a decade.

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- A County Court-At-Law judge handles misdemeanors, such as assault of a family member, property theft between $750 and $2,500, and using force against a law enforcement officer. They also handle civil cases where the amount in question does not exceed $200,000. 
- County Court-At-Law judges conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and jury trials, as well as accept guilty pleas. 
- They are elected in a partisan, county-wide election to a four-year term. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 25 years old, have been a Texas and county resident for at least 24 consecutive months, a practicing lawyer and/or judge in Texas for at least four years, and registered to vote in that county.
- The annual salary for County Court-At-Law Judges ranges from $174,000 to $244,500, depending on years of service and how much they receive as a county supplement.

Handles civil and criminal cases from District Courts.