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Matthew L. Benton
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Biography
Matthew attended undergrad at North Carolina State University and law school at the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa. Matthew's practice primarily focuses on civil litigation, family law and personal injury. Matthew is an experienced litigator who regularly tries cases to verdict. He represents clients out of offices in Mooresville, Statesville and Taylorsville, North Carolina.
Matthew is respected among his peers as an experienced and effective advocate. He has represented fellow attorneys, judges and prosecutors in Iredell and Alexander Counties in a wide variety of matters: criminal, domestic and family law, civil litigation, probate matters, ethical complaints to the North Carolina State Bar and legal malpractice. Those that work alongside and across from Matthew daily entrust their own legal needs to him when the need arises.
Professionally, Matthew has served as an officer for Judicial District 32, encompassing Iredell and Alexander Counties. He served as Treasurer in 2012, Vice-President in 2013 and President of 22A in 2014. He also served as chairman of the Iredell County Indigent Defense Committee from 2012 to 2015.
Matthew is originally from Wilkes County, where he was raised on a tobacco and cattle farm. Matthew, his wife and two children now reside in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Matthew spends most of his time outside of work cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide and NC State Wolfpack. He also enjoys BBQing, and is a member of his Father-in-Law's competition barbecue team, The Fabulous Faultliners, competing in both the Memphis Barbeque Network and Kansas City Barbecue Society contests.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore, PLLC
335 N Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28677
Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore, PLLC
114 Morlake Dr., Suite 202, Mooresville, NC, 28117
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Matthew L. Benton's Reviews
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Posted by Christopher | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best in Iredell county
I never want to be inside a courtroom ever again! But if I am for some reason, I want Matthew Benton on my side. Very professional and trustworthy. Words can not express my gratitude for what he did for me.
Posted by Christy | October 26, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very helpful and knowledgeable
I would like to say how much I appreciated the help and expertise that I received from Matt. He was very professional and went above and beyond to help in any way possible with my particular situation. He was very knowledgeable, and I really appreciated that! I highly recommend his services!
Posted by Dave | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
My bulldog in sheep attire
Very knowledgeable, direct, professional, level headed, Matt knows the law & how to handle it. He handled my DVO without a hickup. Case was dismissed! Thanks Matt!
Posted by Greg | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Part of the family
Matthew has been our business' lawyer for my entire career. He is knowledgable, prompt, honest, and informative. He has an expert staff to compliment his professionalism.
Posted by Matthew shealy | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best lawyer in statesville...
I hired Matthew Benton at a short notice and he accepted my case and I have never been through anything that went so smooth. This lawyer knows the law inside and out and I would recommend Matthew Benton as your first choice in lawyers.. I have some upcoming business and he will be my first choice to ...
Matthew L. Benton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have practiced in the same community with Matthew Benton for many years. I refer many cases to him because I know he will provide excellent advice. His firm works in many areas of the law including: family law, criminal defense, real estate, PI work and business/civil litigation."
"Mr. Benton is my go to referral for civil cases. He is competent, caring, and dedicated to achieving the results his clients need. I endorse him highly and without reservation."
Sloan Goforth
General practice lawyer
Billy Baity
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore, PLLC
Associations
2006 - Present
North Carolina State Bar
2006 - Present
Judicial District 32 Bar AssociaionPresident 2013-2014, Vice-President, Treasurer
Education
2006
University of Alabama School of Law
JD
2002
North Carolina State University
History