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Attorney Matthew Barry is a former JAG Officer and retired Army Major who practices military law worldwide and Title IX Defense in North Carolina. This includes legal representation for the following matters: courts-martial, separation boards, investigations, nonjudicial punishment, GOMORs, letters of reprimand, ROTC disenrollments, West Point cases, flying evaluation boards, security clearance revocations, force reduction boards, QMP Boards, property loss investigations, evaluation responses/appeals, discharge upgrades, records corrections, and Title IX Defense. He served in the Army for 11 years and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the University of Texas School of Law.
Attorney Barry will travel to any installation, worldwide, to represent a Servicemember.
Attorney Barry will also represent any Student or Employee during a Title IX Investigation.
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State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2024
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2015
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5960 Fairview Road, STE 400, Charlotte, NC, 28270
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Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
Attorney Barry helped us understand the disciplinary procedures at West Point. Our son made a mistake and we were confused with the process for discipline and concerned about possible separation from the academy. Barry knows the policies and procedures in their entirety and was extremely helpful expl...
Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Barry did a great job and was very helpful with defending me and making sure my rights were held properly when there were attempts to coerce me into saying something about myself that would be incriminating. He did a great job and was always available even late at night
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Matt was straight forward and blunt in every way a good lawyer needs to be. He was realistic about my case outcomes but also optimistic about his abilities. He was very patient as i slowly gathered him evidence to build my packet. I know it definitely felt like I was ignoring him but he kept after me...
Posted by Mark | December 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I found myself facing serious allegations of sexual assault, putting my 11-year military career and life at risk. Initially, I retained another attorney, but I lacked confidence in their capabilities. After conducting further research, I reached out to Attorney Barry, and the difference was immediate...
Posted by Carissa | December 22, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Very knowledgeable and responsive. Took the time to thoughtfully answer a hypothetical legal question and explained the situation clearly without pressure or judgment. I found the guidance extremely helpful and reassuring
"Matthew's knowledge and advocacy skills are invaluable for his clients. He is an excellent Military Law attorney, and anyone that hires him is in good hands."
"I highly recommend Matthew Barry to anyone needing an expert in Military Law. As a West Point graduate and former JAG officer, his ability to navigate the military justice system is unmatched. If you hire Matthew as your attorney, you are in good hands."
"Matt is an impressive and accomplished trial attorney, His reputation in the military defense community is second to none. His clients rave about the representation he provides, and for good reason. I have known Matt for about 15 years and would recommend him to my closest friends and family."
"Matt is an outstanding attorney and advocate. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer."
"I worked closely with Attorney Barry on a very complex case. He is a dedicated and passionate advocate."
"Matt is a fantastic lawyer with a tremendous amount of experience. His West Point background coupled with his military experience gives him a comprehensive understanding about the way military commanders think. This definitely gives him an edge in the court-room, and it is proven with his results."
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2019
Meritorius Service Medal, United States Army
2012
LTC Arthur D. Nicholson Award, National Military Intelligence Foundation
2012
Knowlton Award, Military Intelligence Corps Association
2012
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
2012
Bronze Star Medal, United States Army
2010
Joint Service Commendation Medal, United States Army
2009
Army Achievement Medal, United States Army
2008
Major General John D. Altenberg Jr. Award, United States Military Academy at West Point
2019 - Present
Defense Attorney, The Law Office of Matthew Barry PLLC
2017 - 2019
Defense Attorney, United States Army
2016 - 2016
Legal Assistance Attorney, United States Army
2016 - 2017
Prosecuting Attorney, United States Army
2011 - 2012
Company Commander, United States Army
2010 - 2011
Operations Officer, United States Army
2009 - 2010
Executive Officer, United States Army
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Honorably discharged
Retained
Honorably discharged
No punishment, no bad evaluation, no letter of reprimand, unflagged and allowed to continue to serve with no bad paper in her file
Honorably discharged
No punishment, no bad evaluation, no letter of reprimand, unflagged and allowed to continue to serve with no bad paper in his file
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
No punishment, no finding of guilt
Article 15 thrown out
Not Guilty
Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge
Full acquittal
Not guilty of any sexual offense, no sex offender registration, PVT went back to his unit on the final day of the court-martial
Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge
Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge
Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge
All sexual related offenses dismissed, no sex offender registration, only minimal punishment for other offenses
No federal conviction, no confinement, accused retained in the Army
No sex offender registration, no confinement, no punitive discharge, retained in the Army
No sex offender registration, no confinement, no punitive discharge, retained in the Army
Full acquittal
Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge
No federal conviction, no punitive discharge
No federal conviction, no punitive discharge
No federal conviction, no punitive discharge
No federal conviction, no punitive discharge
Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge
Acquitted of all but one specification, no punitive discharge, only minimal punishment for remaining offense.
Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge
Charges dismissed, no conviction, no confinement, no punitive discharge
Retained
Retained
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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Matthew earned significant contribution points in 2019.
Can I receive a general discharge when submitting a REFRAD if I have a permanently filed GOMOR?
09 Nov 2021
Will a military arrest shows up on a background checks?
25 Oct 2021
Can a Army separation board use guilty Article 15 that is over 2 years against me if I already been punish for that offense?
26 Oct 2021