A Lawrenceville Criminal Defense Attorney Who Understands Law From The Inside Out
The criminal justice system often catapults defendants into a scenario where they feel out of control and fearful of what comes next: jail, prison, fines and loss of relationships, freedom and community standing. At the Law Office of Matt Acuff, PC, the goal is to help you regain control of your life.
Before Matt Acuff founded the firm in 2020, he spent six years as a prosecutor for the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office. This taught him how the state constructs cases and how prosecutors think. When he defends you, he will use these insights to explore options for your case, whether that’s an acquittal, a dismissal of your charges or a lesser sentence for your offense.
Extensive Experience In High-Stakes Criminal Law Cases
Matt’s time as an Assistant District Attorney was capped off by leading the office’s Special Victims Unit, where he investigated and prosecuted serious, sensitive crimes, including child abuse and violent crimes committed against vulnerable individuals.
Today, Matt puts this experience to work as a criminal defense attorney to protect the rights of those charged with these and similar crimes:
- Murder
- Aggravated assault
- Sexual offenses, including rape, sexual battery and aggravated child molestation
- Kidnapping
- Armed robbery
Matt creates strong defenses against misdemeanor and felony charges by scouring law enforcement records of your arrest, looking for situations in which a request for evidence suppression is appropriate, raising violations of your Fourth Amendment rights through unlawful searches and cross-examining witnesses to question the accuracy of their recollection of events.
Help Available Even Before An Arrest Is Made
Precharge representation means Matt intervenes during the investigation phase of a crime. Some charges or serious crimes, such as possession of child pornography, fraud or embezzlement, are preceded by months or years of investigations.
If you think that you’re being investigated for a serious crime, reach out to Matt as soon as possible. He will fight for your due process rights and present your side of the story early on, along with evidence that points to your innocence.
Answers To Essential Criminal Defense Questions
Individuals often come to Matt with urgent questions, such as those below.
What should I do if I learn I’m being investigated by law enforcement?
Secure a criminal defense attorney with experience in precharge representation right away. Your attorney can present evidence to investigators or the district attorney to discourage the filing of formal charges.
What steps should I take after an arrest?
After an arrest, you should:
- Invoke your right to remain silent while cooperating with the arrest process physically.
- Request an attorney immediately.
- Expect the booking process (fingerprinting, photographing and search) to take some time, especially in the Atlanta metro area.
- Do not discuss your case with anyone but your attorney – jail phone calls are monitored and recorded, and evidence gathered from jail employees or other defendants can be used against you.
Can a criminal conviction be expunged from my record in Georgia?
While most of the state’s criminal convictions remain permanent, certain misdemeanors and non-convictions may be eligible for criminal record expungement. Matt helps clients navigate the record restriction process, as it is called in Georgia, including petitioning for the restriction of older records or eligible misdemeanor convictions.
Get A Free Consultation With A Trial-Ready Criminal Defense Attorney
Take control of your future and protect your freedom and your reputation. Call Matt’s office in Lawrenceville at 404-919-4019 or reach out online to discuss your case.