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Jerome Matthews Jr.
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Biography
Mr. Matthews is a native of the New Orleans area. He grew up on the Westbank, and graduated from West Jefferson Senior High School in 2001. After high school, Mr. Matthews joined the United States Marine Corps as a helicopter technician where he served honorably as a Corporal from 2001-2006. His service included a tour in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Mr. Matthews received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from Tulane University in 2008. He then received his Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 2011. During law school, he was a judicial extern to Judge John T. Noonan of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He also served as a board member and web designer for the Berkeley Journal of African American Law and Policy, and served in the same capacities for the Berkeley Journal of Criminal Law. After graduating from law school, Mr. Matthews was an associate at Liskow and Lewis in the firm’s New Orleans office and was a member of the firm’s energy litigation and commercial litigation sections. While at Liskow and Lewis Mr. Matthews defended a major oil company in claims arising out of a well blowout and the sinking of a semi-submersible drilling rig that caused 11 deaths and a catastrophic oil spill. He also defended a major oil company from land owners who sought billions of dollars in damages from alleged oilfield contamination resulting from decades of oil and gas production.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Violent Crime
50%
14 years | 2,000 cases
Criminal Defense
15%
14 years | 2,000 cases
Federal Crime
15%
220 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 14 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Firm of Jerome W. Matthews, Jr., LLC
1901 Manhattan Blvd, Bldg D, Harvey, LA, 70058
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Jerome Matthews Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
THE BEST
Mr. Matthews is very professional, and very fast at responding. He is the very definition of exceptional. He is much more concerned about helping you, rather than making money off you. If you hire him, he is worth it & much more. The best lawyer, hands down.
Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2013
Great Job!
Jerome is very responsive, and this is the first thing that made me trust him. After hiring Jerome, he explained how we will go through the case step by step, he answered all my questions and exceeded with making the expectations clear, he handled my case perfectly. When it comes to money he is not ...
Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2013
Great
Worked with a few attorneys and most just try to run up the bills or hit you with multiple fees. Mr. Matthews was not this way at all. He took the time to explain all of my options and went over the retainer agreement before I signed it to make sure I understood everything. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2013
Professional
Mr. Matthews is a very professional lawyer. While he is new at being on his own, he is very capable of handling legal issues. During the initial interview it was clear he understood my problem and he explained how he was able to help me. After leaving his office I felt confident about my legal proble...
Jerome Matthews Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly recommended. Jerome has an excellent representation as an effective criminal defense attorney."
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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant criminal defense and appeals attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
"Attorney Matthews is an exceptional advocate who consistently obtains outstanding results for his clients. I would endorse him to anyone looking for an exceptional criminal defense attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, Top 100 Trial Lawyers
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Contributor, AVVO
2008
H.L. Hillblom Fellowship, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
2008
Dean's Fellowship, University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
2006
Collegiate Achievment Award, Tulane University
2004
Certificate of Commendation, United States Marine Corps
2001
Meritorious Mast, United States Marine Corps
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, The Law Firm of Jerome W. Matthews, Jr., LLC
2013 - Present
Professor, Our Lady of Holy Cross College
2011 - 2013
Associate, Liskow and Lewis
2010 - 2010
Summer Law Clerk, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver
2010 - 2010
Summer Law Clerk, Jones Walker Waechter Poitevent Carrere & Denegre
2009 - 2009
Externship with Judge John Noonan, United States Court Of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit
2007 - 2008
Intern Investigator, Orleans Public Defenders
2003 - 2006
Primary Marksmanship Instructor, United States Marine Corps
2001 - 2006
Avionics Electrical Technician, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Jefferson Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
National Bar Association chapterMember
2011 - Present
Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet SocietyMember
2011 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New Orleans Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Bar Association for the Federal Fifth CircuitMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. AP
Charges reduced to Poss of Marijuana 1st offense - 1 year inactive probation
State v. AJ
refused
Education
2011
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Tulane University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
Speaking Engagements
2014
Political Science
American Government
2014
Criminal Justice
Judicial Process
2013
Political Science
Constitutional Law
Publications
2013
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Languages
English
Activity
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