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Mr. Careton (CJ) Matthews Jr., Esq.

Attorney CJ was born and raised in Lithonia, Georgia. He completed his undergraduate studies at Morehouse College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in management. While attending Morehouse, Attorney CJ played all four years on the college’s football team as a defensive back and special teams player. Upon graduation from Morehouse, Attorney CJ was accepted to law school. He attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida. While in law school he participated in the school’s accelerated program; managing to finish in just 2 ½ years; while also having studied abroad in Madrid, Spain.

Attorney CJ specializes in criminal defense and personal injury law, which consists of: automobile accident cases, slip and falls, premises liability cases, felonies, misdemeanors and minor traffic offenses. He is a strong civil litigator and criminal defense attorney. He appears in court to handle various criminal and civil hearings; as well as trials.

Attorney CJ is a caring, personable individual; who is able to relate to the client, provide legal advice, advocate and essentially be a “mouthpiece” on their behalf. Attorney CJ is very disciplined and focused. Attorney Cj literally grew up around the law. He has been alongside his dad going to court, making jail visits, sitting in on jury trials, working in the practice during the summers and so forth, since he was seven or eight years old. When he handles your case, he will do everything that is required to position your case to get a successful result.

Attorney CJ has 20 plus years of participation in organized sports such as football and basketball.

Attorney CJ embraces his community and considers himself to be a servant to those in need.

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