- Furman University
Bachelor of Arts, Politics and International Affairs, 2020 - Georgia State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, 2024
Matthew Pleasant
Attorney
Matthew is a trial attorney focusing on Georgia criminal defense. Before joining Pleasant Law, Matthew spent years working in Dawson County, Hall County, and DeKalb County, Georgia courtrooms, gaining a reputation for fierce courtroom advocacy and a willingness to try cases to juries when prosecutors overcharge or simply won’t listen. Matthew has represented hundreds of clients with issues ranging from DUI and theft charges to aggravated assault and drug trafficking in Georgia Superior Court, Magistrate Court, and Juvenile Court. If you or your child has been charged with a crime, wrongfully arrested, or questioned by police, Matthew is dedicated to achieving the best result possible, whether that means a jury trial, favorable plea bargain, or dismissal of charges.
Education
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia (2024)
- Georgia Superior Court (2024)
- Court of Appeals of Georgia (2024)
- Supreme Court of Georgia (2024)
Memberships/Associations
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- State Bar of Georgia
Young Lawyers Division, Criminal Law Committee - North Carolina Bar Association
Young Lawyers Division
Litigation Section - Trial School
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