Katie Matlock
An accomplished trial attorney
Personal Info
Katie Matlock
Katie joins Bloom Sluggett as an associate attorney focusing her practice on criminal and civil ordinance enforcement. Prior to joining the firm, she served for ten years as an assistant prosecuting attorney with both the Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office. An accomplished trial attorney, Katie prosecuted a wide range of criminal matters at both the misdemeanor and felony levels.
Early in her prosecutorial career, Katie served as coordinator of the Operation Graduation truancy program for the Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office. She also received specialized Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training and is recognized as a DRE prosecutor in the State of Michigan.
Katie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hope College, graduating summa cum laude in 2013. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law in 2016. During law school, she interned with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan and the Montcalm County Prosecutor’s Office.
Katie is deeply committed to public service and takes pride in working closely with the communities she represents. With extensive courtroom experience and a practical, diligent approach, she is well equipped to handle matters of varying scope and complexity.
Outside of her legal practice, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband, Bryan, and their dog, Griffin. She is active outdoors and enjoys biking, running, hiking, and attending sporting events. An avid musician, Katie also plays trumpet as a member of the Scottville Clown Band.