Matthew Barnes

Matthew Barnes

The Law Office of Matthew N. Barnes, LLC

P.O. Box 292
Columbus, GA 31902

Phone: 706-332-0685

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About Matthew Barnes

Attorney Barnes has skillfully prosecuted and defended a myriad of DUI and other criminal cases. He has keen insight in the area of DUI law as it pertains to drivers under the age of 21 charged with DUI, CDL drivers charged with DUI, and all other motorists and vehicle-operators charged with DUI in the state of Georgia. Attorney Barnes understands not only the direct and collateral consequences of a DUI conviction, but also the adverse, frustrating web of effects a mere DUI arrest can produce. If you were recently arrested for or charged with DUI or any drug or traffic offense in the state of Georgia, don't delay contacting attorney Barnes for a free initial consultation to assess your case. Call 706.332.0685 or 334.384.4368. Areas of practice: general criminal defense (misdemeanors and felonies), DUIs, traffic offenses, drug offenses. Mr. Barnes received his baccalaureate, magna cum laude, from Lincoln University (PA) and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. While at Lincoln University, he was honored as a Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholar, having the privilege of attending a summer scholastic program at Villanova University School of Law, where he participated and competed with other honor students in a debate exhibition and mock trial. At the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Mr. Barnes had the distinction of spending a semester serving as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Cathy Bissoon of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and was bestowed with a community service award upon graduation from Pitt Law. As a practicing lawyer, Mr. Barnes dedicated five years of his career serving the public as a prosecuting attorney, initially as an assistant district attorney and later as assistant solicitor general, successfully trying numerous cases; educating peace officer cadets; and prosecuting countless cases in superior, state, magistrate, probate, and juvenile courts. Mr. Barnes is happily married and enjoys exercising, reading, and solving Rubik's Cubes. He is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia, Alabama State Bar, District of Columbia Bar, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.


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