Matthew Cavedon

Matthew Cavedon is a dedicated legal professional who works with the Law Office of Samuel Emas on highly complex cases. He is admitted to the Georgia and South Carolina bars and is a member of several prominent legal associations including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. With nearly four years of experience as a public defender handling felony, juvenile, and appellate cases—including murders and sex crimes—Mr. Cavedon brings substantial expertise to criminal defense matters. His work also includes civil asset forfeiture cases in both federal and state courts, with experience as a fellow at the Institute for Justice. Prior to his current practice, he clerked for a U.S. district court and the Supreme Court of Georgia, and has contributed to law school criminal-law courses through teaching. Mr. Cavedon has also authored several Amicus Briefs before the Supreme Court of the United States focusing on criminal justice and civil rights issues.