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Matt Carlton received his J.D. from Emory University in 1999. He has spent his entire career working in the courts of Georgia. Matt began his practice of the law as a clerk for the Honorable Robert E. McDuff in the State Court of Cobb County where he learned firsthand the inner workings of the court.
After his clerkship Matt practiced with Weinstock & Scavo in Atlanta, Georgia. At Weinstock & Scavo Matt was the firm’s leading authority in both criminal defense and DUI law. Mr. Carlton also handled many cases in the areas of personal injury, premises liability, real estate litigation, and civil rights litigation.
Matt’s published opinions in the Georgia appellate courts include Picadilly Place Condominium Association v. Frantz, 284 Ga. App. 747, 644 S.E.2d 281 (2007) and Interfinancial Midtown Inc. v. Choate Construction Co., 278 Ga. 103, 597 S.E.2d 354 (2004).
The goal of Carlton Law LLC is to provide results-oriented legal representation in a caring and personal environment. Matt understands that many of his clients are dealing with difficult legal situations or serious criminal charges for the first time. He is here to guide his clients step-by-step through the legal process.
Matt is an active member in the Georgia Bar, Dekalb Bar Association, and the Atlanta Bar Association. He is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia, the State Bar of Maine, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, the Northern District of Georgia, the Middle District of Georgia, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Matt lives with his family in Decatur, Georgia where he is a leader in his community. He serves on the board of the Decatur Education Foundation, is an active member of the Decatur Business Association, volunteers his time to mentor Emory Law students, coaches youth soccer, was president of his neighborhood civic association, and is founder of the Decatur Football Club.
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Acquired: 1999
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Acquired: 2001
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160 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 340, Decatur, GA, 30030
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Posted by Janis | May 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Terrible communicate skills. doesn't seem to know whats he's doing. Didn't follow through on issues. Led me to believe he was following my recommendations but wasn't. Didn't present all proof of damages, witnesses, nor request fees he told me I was entitled to. Would dance around my questions, hardly...
Posted by William | February 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Carlton was friendly, but we were unsure if we were dealing with him or a secretary from the responses we received, as they would be one-sentence replies, improper grammar, etc. We were shocked that our filing was done by hand and not typed. It wasn't even easy to read. We had to conduct weekly c...
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Called because they are listed as free consultants but refused to speak with me
Posted by T. Berry | December 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I called upon Attorney Matthew Carlton last week to review our HOA documents and ACC guidelines. He took his time and had only 4-business days to get familiar with our documents. My wife and I invited him on our Zoom call on 12/8/20. By the time he spoke on our behalf last night to our HOA Board and ...
Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I chose to hire Mr. Carlton for a HOA issue. After explaining my issue over the phone he advised that he had a working relationship with the opposing firm and felt that he could help. However, he was not able to help at all. He actually attributed to making the issue worse which resulted in the amou...
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very knowledgeable and effective attorney. he works hard for his clients and ensures that they always know what is going on."
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"I endorse this lawyer, Matthew Carlton. I have known Matthew for over a decade, and have worked with him on numerous cases. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and passionately driven to represent his clients in the best manner possible. If you are looking for a Homeowner Association Attorney, or a zealous litigator in other fields, he is your man!"
"Matt is a very skilled attorney who is not afraid to tackle the tough cases. I would recommend him to anyone."
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2011 - Present
Member, Carlton Law, LLC
2001 - 2011
Associate, Weinstock & Scavo, PC
1999 - 2001
Law Clerk, State Court Of Cobb County
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Plaintiff received judgment for $40,000.00, Significantly less then Plaintiff asked for.
Plaintiff's Verdict
Piccadilly Place Condominium Association obtained favorable ruling in Georgia Supreme Court.
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2007
2004
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