Matthew A Baldridge

Matthew A Baldridge

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, MS
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Corporate & Incorporation, Estate Planning

736 Magnolia St., Ste. C, Madison, MS

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

With the experience of having tried more than twenty jury trials to verdict, Matt isn't afraid to go to trial if needed. And, given his courtroom success, when he negotiates with prosecutors, he is taken seriously. We are aggressively focused on winning for you.

19 years | 600 cases

30%
Family 30%

There are two main ways for a divorce case to resolved. You either settle or go to trial. And, even if you don't intend to go to trial, you need a lawyer who can try your case, and who can try it well. Real trial lawyers get respect when means you get results. We handle contested and joint divorce, custody issues, paternity actions, modifications, contempt actions, and much more!

19 years | 101 cases

30%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

As a business owner, you need someone who is in your corner, but knows how to fight once it's time to get into the center of the ring. We have tried over twenty cases to verdict. We know how to win.

19 years | 50 cases

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Need a will drafted, power of attorney, trust, or healthcare directive? Matt can help.

19 years | 50 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Mississippi for 18 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 2007

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Baldridge Law Firm, PLLC

736 Magnolia St., Ste. C, Madison, MS, 39110

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Matthew A Baldridge's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by H G | March 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great job by Mr. Baldrige so far in my mom's probate case....,

I have had a very good experience with Mr. Baldrige so far..., i will write a complete review later when i get all of my share of inheritance from my mom's estate. I live overseas in Europe and Mr. Baldrige contacted me via email wanting to discuss my mom's probate case and possibly representing me ...in my mom's probate case in madison couny, MS. Another attorney i had contacted through a lawyer finding website referred me to Mr. Baldrige. My My father and brother were trying to defraud me of my share of my mom's inheritance since i live Overseas and I am not a USA citizen . Mr. Baldrige has done a fantastic job so far, and he has done everything i have asked him to do so far . He is a terrific attorney. He is not cheap. I was not looking for a cheap attorney, I was looking for an excellent attroney and Mr. Baldrige , in my humble opinion is most likely the best attorney not only in Madison county, Mississippi but one of the findest attornies you will find in southern USA. i had contacted over 30 attornies and i said no to many of them who wanted to become my attorney. I could not have asked for a better attorney to represent me in my mom's probate case in Madison Mississippi. Mr. Baldrige is very polite, he returns emails as fast as he can and is very experienced attorney. If you have a criminal case, family/probate case in Madison county or in the state of Mississippi, you will be making a mistake if you do not hire Mr. Baldrige. Do not try to nickle and dime him, great attornies cost more money than average and below average attornies that will disappoint you. He can not win every criminal case or come through each time in regards to a family/probate case but if you hire him, He will give you the best chance of winning your case because he is such an outastanding attorney. I can not comment on his other reviews from 2 years ago which were not great, ..., i can only talk about my mom's probate case. If you look all over the internet, you will find 99 percent of the reviews of Mr. Baldrige are great reviews and very satisfied clients. Do not hestite in hiring him , he is simply the best attorney in Mississippi. My mom's court case is pretty much closed now and Madison country probate court ( chancery ) has issued a final court order and the only remaning item is , my mom's condo needs to be sold and the money shared between family members. Once that is done, and i receive my full share of inheritance, i will write a more complete review of the great attorney Mr. Matt Baldrige.

Posted by Linda | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Matt recently represented my son in a difficult custody battle. He worked diligently to ensure the best possible outcome. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. I recommend him wholeheartedly!

Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Works hard for you!

Went through a very had time with my marriage being over. You need a professional in your court and Mr. Baldridge is the attorney for you. He has a really good relationship with the courts and knows the inner workings and can help guide you to the best possible outcome.

Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Matt

Matt is the best attorney in Madison county. I had gone through three different attorneys who could not help me and then I hired Matt. He did in one month what it took four years for the others to do!

Posted by Kristen | November 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Attorney Who Fights To Win!

Excellent attorney, to say the least! Matt is very upfront, honest, quick minded and two steps ahead. To say that he is "aggressive" and "fights to win" would be a huge understatement, in my personal opinion. I chose him over other highly respected attorneys, and I am so happy I did. Not only did h...e win our case in a time frame almost unheard of, he fought for justice and turned broken into whole. I have yet to see attorneys on tv fight a case like Matt Baldridge in a courtroom; he is definitely someone you want on YOUR side! He answered all of my questions, texts, and calls in an extremely timely manner, and reassured me at THE most difficult time of my life. I cannot say enough good about him!

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Matthew A Baldridge's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Parrish

Unknown lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Willard Gregg

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt's family law clients can count on strong advocacy and attention to detail, coupled with an emphasis on amicable resolution through negotiation. His approach is calm and deliberate in a practice area full of conflict."

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Martin Mills

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a good attorney, who strives to provide first rate representation to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Hutchison

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matt for several years and I consider him to be an outstanding criminal defense attorney. I have recommended clients to him when I had a conflict of interest and he has always done an excellent job ."

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Everett Pepper

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lance Mixon

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matt for nearly four years now, seeing him mostly in various courtrooms in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin Counties. It is easy for me to endorse Matt and his abilities as a trial lawyer. Like Matt, I sometimes seem to spend the majority of my waking hours in a courtroom somewhere! That is where the best trial lawyers are born and bred - in the courtroom. He has offered his assistance to me in the past, and I have offered mine to him, regarding criminal law and procedure issues. It is easy to see that Matt is dedicated and disciplined, and much like me, I think he sees the practice of law as not just "a job," or not necessarily just "work." Rather, we view what we do as "a way of life" in a profession that has a foundation focused on helping others in a complex and very demanding system known as the court system. Based on all that I know about Matt and his abilities, I wholeheartedly endorse him. Lance Mixon"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminient Peer Review Rating, Martindale

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Best of the Best, Attorneys, Mississippi Business Journal

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Prosecuting Attorney, City of Madison

2010 - Present

Owner, Baldridge Law Firm, PLLC

2022 - 2022

Partner, Young, Wells Williams

2007 - 2010

Associate, Colette & Associates

2007 - 2008

Associate, Edward A. Williamson Law Firm

2002 - 2007

Paralegal, The Edward A. Williamson Law Firm

Associations

2019 - Present

Madison County Bar Association

President

2011 - Present

Rankin County Bar Association

2007 - Present

Mississippi Bar

2020 - 2022

Mississippi Bar Association

Chairman

2013 - 2015

Capital Area Bar Association, Small Firm Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Brittani Rotolo Martin f/k/a Brittani Col Rotolo and Blaine Boudreaux v. Dana Falcon and Michael Falcon

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Education

2007

Mississippi College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Mississippi State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

National Business Institute

Divorce Law Bootcamp

2016

MS Association of Paralegals Monthy CLE

Marry Yourself to Divorce Law

2015

Mississippi PD Fall Conference

Technology In A Law Practice: Let It Flow

2015

Mississippi Association for Justice Conference

Technology in a Law Practice: Let It Flow

2015

Divorce Law: Common Mistakes in Dividing Assets Failure To Account For Assets In a Divorce Action

2014

Mississippi Public Defenders Conference

Managing a Law Practice With Technology

2014

Mississippi Public Defenders Association Conference

Technology In The Courtroom

2014

Mississippi Association for Justice CLE

Apps In The Courtroom

Languages

English

Activity

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