Matthew received his Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law where he graduated cum laude. During law school, he was a member of the Diversity Council, Phi Delta Phi, Murrah Student Association, and the President of Energy Law Association. He completed an externship with the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in their Immigration Legal Services department.
He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served in combat operations in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Washburn University.