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Careton Ray Matthews

4.9
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Stone Mountain, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

4820 Redan Rd Ste B, Stone Mountain, GA

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Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

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Law Offices of Careton R. Matthews

4820 Redan Rd Ste B, Stone Mountain, GA, 30088-2750

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Careton Ray Matthews's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

97 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by Anonymous | February 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

PHENOMENAL JOB!

To be really honest, I don't know where to start! FANTASTIC, EXCEPTIONAL, OUTSTANDING, AMAZING: ALL OF THE ABOVE! If you are looking for the BEST LAWYER, you MUST HIRE Attorney CARETON MATTHEWS. My son was charged with 2 Armed Robberies and 2 Aggravated Assaults. Attorney Matthews was the third la...wyer that I have hired. We did not get anything from the first lawyers but negativities and disrespect. Attorney Matthews handled the case with courtesy, professionalism and respect. He got the charges dropped to financial transaction and use First Offender to get my son out of jail. We couldn't be happier of the outcomes. His entire staff is AMAZING! They treated us with respect, dignity and confidence. I would recommend him at 100%. THANK YOU, MILLION TIMES Attorney Matthews and your entire Team!

Posted by Afori | January 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

BEST LAWYER BEST DECISION I MADE!!!

First off I want to thank Mr.Matthew’s for doing such a great job as my attorney. I was facing thirteen felonies (including armed robberies,aggravated assaults etc) and had all evidence reguarding the case confiscated by police and still came out with five years probation without having to go to tria...l. Had all charges dropped except 1 thanks to attorney Matthew’s. He Answered phone calls everytime I was concerned reguarding my case, did his best to come up with the best plan to get me out of this horrific situation, and showed up in court whenever needed and came out with the W in the end. I would advise anyone who’s interested in having their freedom to go through attorney Mathew’s. This situation has been life changing and I am very grateful to enter this new chapter.

Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

The best lawyer I’ve ever hired!

I was charged with rape, armed robbery and aggravated assault. It was a dna hit from being swabbed when I went to prison. I was referred to hire Mr. Matthews. After hiring Mr. Mathews he gave me the trust and confidence I needed to believe that my case would be dismissed, I mean with charges like tha...t I was nervous feeling like I would never leave prison but when it was time to go to court, after my first 2 probable cause court dates had been reset because the officers were not showing up ,all I wanted was to go in front of the judge for a bond and I was growing weary for wanting to go home, but Mr. Mathews had confidence that I would receive a better outcome, And ask me to just trust him. He wanted the officer to show up so that he could show out. He proved to the judge and the whole courtroom that the evidence against me was weak and there was no probable cause. His argument was strong, intelligent, and well executed, so well that the judge seen it his way and dismissed the charges before there could ever be a case. I recommend Mr. Matthews not only because he’s good at what he do but he cares, he has great integrity and he makes u believe everything will be okay if he says it. He’s a good and God loving man. And I’m thankful for him allowing God to use him. So if you need a real good one hire Mr. Matthews

Posted by Jaquita | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Mr. Matthews is an awesome attorney

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

Posted by Nakycia | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Good Lawyer Review

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

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Litigation lawyer | Nov 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for 10 years. Excellent litigator. Knows the law. Very professional. Highly recommend him."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

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