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4.8 /5.0
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Matthew Gridley Pruden
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Biography
Pruden family has 5 generations of NC lawyers
(From The Mecklenburg County Bar News)
When Matthew Gridley Pruden was admitted to the Bar on
September 14, 2004, he became the fifth generation of Pruden men to
practice law in North Carolina.
“I don’t know whether this is a record for multi-generational
lawyers in this state, but I don’t know of any other five-generation
families,” said J. Norfleet Pruden III, of Kennedy Covington Lobdell &
Hickman, who introduced his son to the Bar.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
Federal Crime
35%
Appeals
10%
DUI and DWI
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
2014
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 21 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC
(704) 338-1312
Fax
301 East Park Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28203
tinfulton.com/matthew-g-pruden/Online Presence
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Posted by Kym | March 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Paid 7500 and I’m still not sure for what!
Hired this lawyer paid 7500 said he could take the case involved another lawyer to help him have to dig up her name long story short never communicated with us always had to call them for a update which was some excuse as to why he hasn’t looked at the case he continued giving us fake deadlines where...
Matthew Gridley Pruden's Lawyer Endorsements
"I was an intern for Matt while I was in law school, and he has always been there when I needed guidance. He's a fantastic attorney and a super nice guy!"
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"Mr. Pruden is well respected in the legal community and extremely competent. I endorse and recommend this lawyer."
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"Matt is a tireless advocate who is consistently intent on advancing his client's interests. He is an excellent attorney for anyone facing charges in the state or federal courts. Matt is an asset to his clients and the legal profession. I am proud to endorse him."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I know Matt Pruden to be a great criminal attorney, with the unique ability to handle both common issues and complex criminal cases, such as murder charges. I recommend him."
"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Matt and I attended Wake Law together and is an excellent attorney. He currently works for a major firm in Charlotte and handles many Federal and State Criminal matters."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC
2004 - 2005
Associate, Templeton & Raynor, P.A.
Associations
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of North CarolinaAdmitted to Practice
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of North CarolinaAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Mecklenburg County BarMember
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of North CarolinaAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. R.Q.
Client found not guilty on all charges.
State v. J.H.
Client found not guilty
State v. A.V.
Mistrial declared because the jury was split 6-6. Client pleaded to significantly reduced charges afterwards.
United States v. Z.A.
Successful defense objection led to substantially reduced sentence
State v. M.P.
Not guilty
United States v. I.V.
Significant downward variance granted
United States v. B.B.
Sentence reduced by 80 months
State v. J.P.
Not guilty
State v. M.S.
Not guilty
United States v. M.M.
Life sentence reduced to time served
State v. J.F.
Case dismissed
United States v. R.M.
Case dismissed
State v. A.B.
Serious felonies reduced to misdemeanors
State v. B.W.
Not guilty
In re: J.W.
Prosecution declined
State v. T.B.
Not guilty
State v. B.B.
Not guilty
State v. C.H.
Motion to suppress granted; case dismissed
State v. E.F.
Hung jury; declared a mistrial; case dismissed
State v. S.B.
Client sentenced to probation after originally being charged with first degree murder
United States v. D.D.
Client sentenced to one year of probation after government argued for 57 months in prison
State v. C.G.
Not guilty
State v. S.B.
Felony reduced to misdemeanor; unsupervised probation
In re: C.V.
Prosecution declined
Education
2007
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Certificate of Completion
2004
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Guilford College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Constitution in the Classroom
The Fourth Amendment: Search and Seizure
2007
Free Legal Clinic at the Mecklenburg County Substance Abuse Center
Legal Clinic
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Matthew earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the difference between PJC and nolo contendere?
05 Nov 2014
Q&A
If I have a warrant for my arrest and I turn myself in. What happens if they don't read me my Miranda rights. Or do they have to
11 Aug 2014
Q&A
What is the sentance for conspiracy to commit common law robbery in NC if I'm a first time offender.?
07 Aug 2014