Matt Acuff

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Matt Acuff

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lawrenceville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Sex Crime

261 W Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA

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About Matt

Biography

Matt Acuff is a trial lawyer ready to help you take control of your case. As a National Trial Lawyers Association "Top 40 Under 40" lawyer and a "Super Lawyers - Rising Stars" award winner, Matt Acuff will work diligently for the best possible outcome.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
Personal Injury 30%

30%
Sex Crime 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 12 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2013

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Matt Acuff, PC

261 W Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046

Acuff-Law.com

Matt Acuff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Eric | May 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Ticket reduced and no points on record!

I worked with Matt Acuff for a traffic ticket, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. He responded quickly, clearly explained my options, and took care of everything with minimal hassle on my end. Matt was professional, easy to communicate with, and delivered exactly what he promised—h...e got my ticket reduced, which saved me points and money. Highly recommend him if you’re dealing with a traffic issue and want it handled the right way.

Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

Matt handled my brother’s case with professionalism, expertise, and genuine compassion. From the very beginning, Matt was upfront about all the options and worked tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome. Thanks to Matt’s hard work, my brother was released from jail and received a favorabl...e plea deal that has given him a real chance to rebuild his life. Throughout the process, Matt kept us informed, answered all of our questions, and made us feel confident and supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Matt. He gave my family hope when we needed it the most, and for that, we will always be grateful. Thank you, Matt!

Posted by Robert | November 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer in Town

Choosing Matt Acuff to represent me was the best decision I made for my legal needs. Matt is an exceptional attorney with an impressive depth of knowledge and a remarkable ability to navigate complex legal matters with ease. He demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism, attentiveness, and... dedication throughout my case. Matt was detail oriented and laid out an impressive game plan from day one. He went above and beyond to answer calls/texts while explaining the entire legal proceeding at hand. He answered every question with patience to make sure I knew where we stood in the process. He was always prompt in responding to my questions and concerns, and his expertise resulted in a favorable outcome that exceeded my expectations.

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Superb Criminal Defense Attorney

Matt Acuff is the best criminal defense attorney you could have to defend your case. I know that feeling of losing your peace of mind when your freedom may be at stake. He is an outstanding attorney who will take all the time necessary to understand every detail pertaining to your case. He is a very ...knowledgable and Sympathetic for his clients. He will always reassure you that you are not alone, and you guys are a team in this. His team is all compassionate, knowledgable, and invested in his clients with the upmost professionalism. His team replies quickly with the most recent details pertaining to your case. Matt you helped me get my life back. I will forever be grateful for your services. He will help you resolve your case as quickly as possible with the best results possible.

Posted by Tina | September 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Proactive and Professional

After a thorough consultation, I hired Matt to be my criminal defense attorney in a very serious case. In my case, I was not guilty of the charges and explained the situation to Matt. Matt was incredibly understanding and supportive and came up with a plan to proactively resolve my case. Thanks to hi...s dedication my charges were dismissed in months, when the expected timeline is a year plus. He was incredibly responsive to my questions and concerns and explained everything thoroughly and in a way that I could understand. When I got anxious he was able to explain how to best approach each new challenge. Matt is incredibly knowledgable, responsive, professional, and dedicated.

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Matt Acuff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Sevcech

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt is an exceptional attorney. He is professional and works hard for his clients."

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David Boyle

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt is an excellent lawyer. I have worked on several cases with him as opposing counsel. He is well knowledgeable and very professional. I highly recommend him."

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Christa Kirk

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the privilege of working with Matt on criminal matters when he was an Assistant District Attorney. He was always prepared, fair and knowledgeable. I have no doubt he will work as hard for his clients. I highly endorse this Matt."

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Bob Giannini

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt Acuff is an excellent lawyer. I first got to know Matt when we were opposing counsel on a couple of very serious criminal cases. Matt represented his side with integrity, compassion and a thorough understanding of the law. I highly endorse Attorney Matt Acuff."

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Timothy Blair

Personal injury lawyer

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J. Sluss

Expungement lawyer

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Christa Kirk

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Trial Lawyer, Law Office of Matt Acuff, PC

2018 - 2020

Supervising Sr. Assistant District Attorney of SVU, Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office

2014 - 2018

Assistant District Attorney, Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2020 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Warrant Recalled

Rape Warrant Recalled / Dismissed

Personal Injury - Premises Liability

$750,000.00 Settlement

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Education

2013

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Georgia Institute of Technology

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2023

SANE Training

Criminal Law & Procedure

2023

SANE Training

Expert Testimony

2022

Clinical Skills Workshop

Expert Testimony for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

2021

Expert Witness Workshop

Criminal Law & Procedure, Expert Testimony

2019

Georgia Adolescent & Adult SANE/SAFE Training Criminal Law & Procedure

2018

Georgia Adolescent & Adult SANE/SAFE Training Expert Testimony

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