Meghan Matt

Relentless attorney and advocate of the people, for the people.

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Dedicated to Justice

Prior to pursuing a legal career, Meghan was a community organizer, storyteller, business owner, and childbirth coach. Meghan volunteered as an Innocence Project New Orleans Community Advocate for six years. She also previously served as the NAACP Baton Rouge: Legislative Committee co-chair where she helped lead an effort to have numerous convictions overturned after BRPD's narcotics corruption was exposed. She also sat on Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s Campaign and Transition Team, volunteered with the unhoused through It Takes a Village, and was a member of the Urban League of Baton Rouge: ULEAD, Criminal Justice Reform Cohort.

At thirty-five years old with four young kids at home, Meghan pursued her Juris Doctor degree from Southern University Law Center, later graduating first in her class.

After law school, Meghan worked as a public defender in New Orleans, zealously representing hundreds of criminal defendants in all aspects of pre-trial and trial litigation. While at OPD, she successfully conducted judge and jury trials, argued numerous hearings on motions resulting in no probable cause found and motions to suppress granted, and fought vigorously for her clients' freedom.

She then transitioned to the ACLU of Louisiana where she worked on over a dozen 1983 cases, investigated a juvenile detention facility, advocated at the intersection of incarceration and LGBTQ+ rights, conducted depositions, and was on the trial team that successfully argued in federal court for incarcerated children to be removed from Angola prison.

Now as a partner at the Murell Law Firm, Meghan practices in state courts across Louisiana and federal courts in Louisiana and all across the Deep South. With experience in both trial and appellate work, working with both children and adults, Meghan thinks holistically about each case. She is deeply committed to her clients and works to create a strategic, creative litigation plan to achieve the best results.

Meghan has been published three times, including in the ABA’s Human Rights Magazine and the Southern University Law Review. Her articles have been downloaded over one thousand times, referenced in The Washington Post, and cited in dozens of academic publications. In 2022, Meghan was appointed to the Louisiana State Law Institute as a Junior Council Member and served on the planning committee of the 2022 National Civil Rights Conference. She has testified before numerous legislative bodies on issues such as qualified immunity, police brutality, and LGBTQ+ rights.

Meghan is most well-known for being undeterred, unapologetic, and unafraid-- whether as an advocate in the streets with boots on the ground, or in the court room behind a podium or in front of a jury. She will not back down until the work is complete.

Services

Providing expert legal guidance across a wide range of civil and criminal matters, ensuring your rights are protected at every stage.

Criminal defense

Utilizing a strategic, creative, relentless approach to obtain the best results for our clients during some of the scariest moments of their lives.

LGBTQIA+ Law

Advocating for equality and providing specialized legal counsel for the LGBTQ+ community in the areas of adoptions and name changes.

Personal injury

Advocating for those who have suffered harm due to negligence or accidents.

Wills & Estates

Securing your legacy and providing peace of mind through strategic estate planning and probate services.

Civil rights

Fighting against systemic injustice and protecting civil liberties for all citizens, especially around police brutality and wrongful convictions.

Advocacy out of court

Meghan consults with other experts and practitioners, media, and members of the community to provide comprehensive advice and direction on legal matters.

Voice for Justice

I cannot thank Meghan enough for her dedication and care in handling my case. From the very beginning, she made me feel heard, supported, and confident in the process. Her communication was exceptional—always keeping me informed with updates and explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand. She truly went above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome, and I am incredibly grateful for her hard work and commitment. If you need a defense attorney who genuinely cares and fights for you, I highly recommend Meghan Matt!