Matthew Earl Stone

Matthew Earl Stone

2.6
Rating: 6.1

Licensed for 5 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sanford, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Gun Law

132 N. Steele St., Sanford, NC

About Matthew

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Misdemeanors Felonies Traffic

75%
Family 20%

Uncontested divorce Child custody Third party child custody Domestic violence protective orders (50B) (Defense and prosecution)

20%
Gun Law 5%

Firearms Rights Restorations Return of seized firearms

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 5 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Location

King Law Firm

132 N. Steele St., Sanford, NC, 27330

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Matthew Earl Stone's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.6 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He's not a caring or dependable lawyer to have or hire. Can not handle his case load.kzar

Never does what he says he's going to do. Will not visit jail to consult with clients. He not his assistant will return calls.

Posted by Tyara | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Please call me or go talk to your client

Mr. Stone I have called you several times regarding my boyfriend Antwon Small’s case and you haven’t returned any of my calls today made his second court date and he has only saw you once and he’s been locked up for over 2 months now in which you haven’t even did anything not even the bond reduction ...that he asked you for!! I think that it’s messed up to have him sitting in there and you don’t come get him for court nor do you even come and tell him what’s going on!! I tried to leave another VM but your mailbox is full, and he’s been sitting in a jail cell all day waiting and wondering if he’s going to be able to go home and I have walked all around the courthouse looking for you to find out what’s going on with his case and called your office I know 50 times this is so frustrating and honestly unprofessional!!!!

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Doesn't Care

Mr. Stone is a sorry court appointed lawyer. If he isn't getting paid he could care less. He doesn't discuss anything with his clients, ignores phones calls and doesn't even bother trying to call them back. He definitely shouldn't be a consult and screwing over his clients, paid clients or not. Thats... not ok. Everyone should get a fair trail but noooo not with this piece of crap so called lawyer. If he is appointed to anyone everyone needs to say NO!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Based off my experience

has a hard time with communication. Doesn't return phone calls. Eants to wait until the day of court to speak with his client. Did NOT have his clients best interest at heart. He was court appointed and has few years in practice but that's no excuse for not seeking what his client wanted. He will ...be included in the law suit for his clients Constitutionally, protective rights being violated. Signed, Next of Friend

Posted by Dangelo | January 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Matt Was Awesome

Great experience having Matt represent me on behalf of my traffic ticket. Communication was great, follow ups were great and the end results were heaven sent! A+

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Matthew Earl Stone's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lisa-Ann Buczek

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've been friends with Matthew since law school and let me tell you - If you need representation, you won't find better! When dealing with complex issues, I often consult with Matthew for his thoughts or a trustworthy second opinion. He is dedicated, fearless, and will go any extra mile needed to get you the results you deserve. He has a way of winning people over with his creative and compassionate approach. If you've found yourself seeking legal services, just know you'll be in good hands with Attorney Matthew Stone!"

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Norman Post

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lisa-Ann Buczek

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Experience

Rating:  6.1 (Good)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Associate Trial Attorney, King Law Firm - Sanford NC

2020 - 2022

Associate Attorney, Post, Foushee, & Patton, PA

Education

2020

Campbell University, Norman A. Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2017

Liberty University

BS - Bachelor of Science Paralegal Studies

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