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Former Public Defender and now solo practitioner, I have spent years fighting for justice in Georgia. I treat every case with the utmost importance, as I know that it is difficult finding an attorney to trust with your most important legal matters. Whether it is a Divorce case or Criminal matter, I will fight for you and operate with the utmost integrity and care.
Biographical Information:
A native of Chicago, Illinois Matthews attended schools in the Chicago Public School system from Kindergarten through her graduation from Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center where she received her High School Diploma.
Attorney Matthews began her collegiate studies at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina in the Fall of 1997. During her college career, she remained at the top of her college class (President’s List almost every semester) and was inducted into the Alpha Lamdba Delta Honors Society as a Freshman. Matthews completed her college studies in 3 ½ years (a semester ahead of schedule) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, with a minor in Social Work.
In addition to maintaining high academic credentials, Matthews was very active in many collegiate organizations including her campus’ chapter of the NAACP, Minority Assistance Peer Program mentoring organization and the Black Student Alliance to name a few. She also worked part-time at the Law Offices of Eddye L. Lane, a firm specializing in a variety of practice areas. For nine months following her college education, Regina continued her studies by working full-time as a Legal Assistant and Researcher with the Masella Law Firm in Columbia, South Carolina.
Having received scholarship offers from law schools across the country, she was accepted admission into Emory University School of Law in the Fall of 2001. While in law school, Matthews volunteered with the Emory Law Clinic, served as Community Service Chairperson for the Black Law Students Association, served as a Residence Hall Director for dormitories at the University and Interned with the Chicago Legal Clinic and the Dekalb County Public Defender’s Office. She received several scholarships and grants during her law studies including the Emory Public Interest Committee’s Public Interest Law Institute Grant and a scholarship from the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys.
Immediately after law school, Matthews was offered a full-time position as an attorney with the Dekalb County Office of the Public Defender where she received invaluable training and experience as a trial attorney. During her first year-and-a-half, she won twelve of her first fifteen trials in State Court. Attorney Matthews resigned from the Public Defender’s Office in April of 2009 and has been in private practice since. Her track record still remains top-notch as she has remarkably gotten dismissals in over half of her criminal cases over the past several years. Attorney Matthews specializes in criminal cases and contested and uncontested divorces and other family law matters. With a proven track record of professionalism, intergity and skill, Attorney Matthews will work very hard to get the absolute best result for her clients.
Currently, Matthews resides in the metro Atlanta area with her husband two young sons.
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17 years | 25 cases
21 years | 800 cases
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Acquired: 2005
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1401 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, 30309
1401 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Posted by ADAAS | January 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Grateful! Oustanding service!
As much as one puts their best foot foward to be a model citizen and good neighbour, unexpected things occur...sometimes things that require the intervention of a legal team. In 2013 that was my situation. I contacted Regina Matthews and received amazing service. I reached out to her by email, she re...
Posted by Debbie | October 17, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Extremely skilled criminal defense attorney, complex case was dismissed.
Attorney Matthews helped a very dear friend of mine resolve a very difficult and complex legal situation. I was very close to the case and was involved with my friend and Attorney Matthews throughout the entire process. This particular case was high profile and initially made the local news as the he...
Posted by Joann Glass | August 13, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Overly Satisfied
Attorney Matthews, I am writing this letter of support on behalf of my son Gerald D. Williams Jr. and myself. You did an exceptional job for my son. I am extremely pleased and grateful for the services you provided on the date of Gerald's hearing. Without your professional help he would stil...
"Judge Matthews is a very detail oriented person who curiously seeks the truth. I look forward to seeing her in the courtroom."
"Regina Matthews was my trial partner in Superior Court for a year when we both worked as Public Defenders in DeKalb County. She was a very hard-working and caring attorney, making sure that her clients received excellent representation. I endorse this attorney."
"I have had the pleasure of working as opposing counsel against Ms. Matthews and in working along side Ms. Matthews. She is an attorney with a high level of experience and knowledge about the law and she will work hard to get the best results for her clients."
"Regina is one of the best lawyers I know and I would recommend her as the best lawyer in Atlanta hands down."
"Ms. Matthews and I have offices in the same building. Ms. Matthews is a dedicated defense attorney with a knack for rising to the challenge under deadline. She and I worked on a difficult case wherein she had to pick up the ball and run with it at the eleventh hour. She rose to the challenge, triumphantly found justice for her client, and successfully resolved the case. Her no-nonsense attitude and high legal know-how are a testament to her ability to work hard for her clients. She is an attorney of excellence. I highly endorse her."
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2005 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2004 - Present
Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
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