Matthews Law Firm is a locally rooted Hickory, North Carolina practice with a lineage dating back to 1965, when Phillip Matthews started the firm. Scott A. Matthews began practicing law in 1992 and eventually assumed leadership of the family practice, maintaining deep community ties and a commitment to responsive, client focused service.

With a strong emphasis on criminal defense, the firm handles DUI and DWI cases, drug charges including possession and trafficking, and comprehensive misdemeanor and felony representations, drawing on decades of local trial experience to pursue favorable outcomes while keeping clients informed throughout the process.

Matthews Law Firm also handles personal injury and accident matters, including automobile, trucking and motorcycle crashes, as well as insurance claim disputes, and offers family law services such as divorce, child support, visitation and asset distribution, reflecting its broad civil practice and its dedication to guiding clients through difficult life transitions.

About Matthews Law Firm -DWI, Drug, Personal Injury, Domestic

Founded in 1965


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Accidents & Injuries
Family

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Matthews Law Firm offers focused criminal defense services including DUI and DWI representation, drug cases including possession and trafficking, and misdemeanor and felony representation, leveraging Scott Matthews' long local practice and the firm’s experience in case strategy, negotiation and trial to pursue favorable outcomes for clients.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime
Extradition
International Criminal Law

Accidents & Injuries

Matthews Law Firm handles automobile, trucking and motorcycle accident litigation and personal injury claims, pursuing fair settlements or verdicts and guiding clients through insurance disputes to maximize recovery.
Animal & Dog Injury
Assault & Battery
Birth Injury
Brain Injury
Car Accident
Construction Accident
Dangerous Product
Defamation
Drugs & Medical Devices
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Defect
Motorcycle Accident
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Sexual Abuse
Toxic Mold
Toxic Tort
Travel Accident
Truck Accident
Work Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death

Family

Matthews Law Firm provides family law services including divorce, child support, visitation and asset distribution, delivering practical guidance and compassionate advocacy to help clients resolve complex domestic matters.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment