Careton Ray Matthews

I was on probation in Rockdale County for possession of a weapon by a convicted felon when I was falsely charged with 6 counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault and 6 counts of Child Molestation. All serious felonies and looking at life if convicted. Firstly, the charges in Dekalb triggered a Revocation o...f Probation in Rockdale where the Judge could have turned my probation into serving 10 years in prison. I hired Attorney Matthews and he got the revocation of probation Dismissed. Then in Dekalb the prosecutor felt the case was problematic for the state to take to trial but didn't want to dismiss the case. Attorney Matthews was able to get the Child Molestation charges dismissed and the 6 felony charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault dropped to 5 misdemeanors. Attorney Matthews arranged it so that I could take an Alford Plea which basically is saying that I was able to maintain my innocence and say that I did not do any of the allegations but I didn't want to chance taking the case to trial to leave my fate up to 12 jurors. I was facing life in prison and given 5 years misdemeanor probation. No Jail Time. Attorney Matthews is determined and a people's Attorney, I felt connected to him as not just my attorney but someone who was truly concerned about my well being. It is obvious when Mr. Matthews enters the court room that he is well known and respected by everyone which is of absolute importance. I felt that with the 25 years of experience Attorney Matthews possesses, he has good relationships in the courtroom while at the same time, he's not one to be pushed around and that's what you need in an Attorney. His staff is very welcoming and helpful at all turns.

I hired Attorney Matthews to represent my son who was stopped by Johns Creek Police in the afternoon for---get this a brake light not working...the one across the trunk of the car not the tail lights. The cop told my son that he was going to give him a warning then claimed he smelled marijuana. He t...hen proceeded to search my son's car but found NO marijuana. He then searched the trunk and found a gun in a backpack in the trunk. My son being a felon was taken into custody for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Attorney Mathews retrieved the dashcam recording in which the cop clearly stated to his partner that he did not smell any marijuana before telling my son that he did and he ILLEGALLY searched my son's car without cause after pulling him over for a bogus reason (brakelight not working in the day time). Attorney Matthews not only got the case thrown out but my son did not get another felony on his record. The cop was proven in court to be a liar, corrupt and racist. I will never use another attorney only Mr. Matthews. He is and was a Godsend to me and my son. He is the ultimate professional, he is knowledgeable, he is personable and simply phenomenal. He does his research, he will fight hard for you and he is absolutely amazing in the courtroom. If you want the best outcome for your case and an attorney that cares about you, call Attorney Careton R. Matthews because is a winner and you will be too. Facts!!!

I retain mr. Matthews for a violent criminal case against my husband the charges were armed robbery carjacking possession of firearm by convicted felon in possession of firearm during the commission of a crime. Mr. Matthews came to court and showed out and had all charges against him dismissed he's v...ery detail-oriented and a very hard worker I give mr. Matthews 10 stars and I recommend him for everyone he is an awesome lawyer

On October 7th,2016 I Was In A Situation That Allowed Me To Have Indictments On The Following Charges Aggravated Assault W/ Deadly Weapon , Possession Of A Firearm , Cruelty To Children In The 3rd Degree An Also 2 Count Of Reckless Conduct I Was Picked Up On 7/17/17 By Fugitive Investigator W/ Active... Warrant Couldn't Go To Court In The Jail Because It Was Transferred Over To Superior Court By Then I've Reached Out To Mr Matthews And Gave Him On Information Not Knowing What I'm Facing My First Time Going To Court I Was Denied To See The Judge After Converting My Case W/ Mr.Matthews He Put Force An Effort An Had Me On The Calendar For A Court Date On Friday 7/28/17 When We Was Told I Couldn't Be Seen Until The 29th Of August . Mr.Matthews Being The Good Attorney That He Was He Didn't Give Up I Was In Court Friday Evening Pleading Guilty To Two Misdemeanors While All My Felony's Was Dismissed Walking Away W/ Probation . . . W/O God & Mr.Matthews I Didn't Know It Was Possible

Mr. Matthews represented me on a case I was just acquitted of TODAY. I was charged with Armed Robbery, 2 Counts of Aggravated Assault. 2 counts of Possession of a firearm during commission of a felony. We took it to trail and beat ALL CHARGES. I would recommend Mr. Matthews to anybody. He took his ti...me, discussed my case with me thoroughly and came up with an impeccable defense. Mr. Matthews is one of, if not the BEST attornies I have ever witnessed. I couldn't have chose a better man to defend me!