Atty. Matthew Gregory Midgett

Atty. Matthew Gregory Midgett

Attorney Matthew (Matt) G. Midgett has specialized in family law since 2010, a passion that he attributes to his experiences growing up as a military dependent.

Marietta Marietta 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Gregory Midgett at a glance

Matthew Gregory Midgett is an Associate based in Marietta, Georgia, practicing at Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2008). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 2008) and University of Georgia (B.B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Marietta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney Matthew (Matt) G. Midgett has specialized in family law since 2010, a passion that he attributes to his experiences growing up as a military dependent
  • Born in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Matt spent his childhood traveling across the United States and around the world, eventually returning to Georgia for higher education.Attending law school, Matt earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in Finance
  • He then worked as a financial intelligence officer before deciding to pursue a career in law and specialize in family practice
  • Before joining Stearns, Matt ran a solo practice
  • However, he decided to become a part of the Stearns team to enhance his client services by leveraging a full support staff, allowing him to concentrate more on his client's legal needs rather than the administrative tasks of managing his own business
  • Matt is dedicated to representing individuals navigating various family law issues, including divorce, custody, child support, legitimation, and parental rights
  • Mary Montgomery, the Founder and Managing Partner of Stearns, commended Matt's ambition, drive, and straightforward approach with clients, noting that Matt believes being direct helps him better understand and manage client expectations
  • Residing in Savannah with his wife Julie and their rescued pets, Murray, a black lab mix, and Leon, an orange tabby, Matt claims they are thoroughly spoiled
  • Both Matt and Julie are enthusiastic sports fans, particularly of rugby
  • Julie serves as the president of the Savannah Shamrocks Rugby Club, while Matthew is the current men’s team head coach
  • Despite their busy schedules and commitment to rugby, which consumes much of their free time, Matt and Julie also add UGA football, pickleball and traveling to visit the Caribbean two or three times a year
  • Matt jokingly mentioned that his wife has turned him into a cruise enthusiast

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Gregory Midgett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Gregory Midgett handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Matthew Gregory Midgett is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Marietta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Gregory Midgett

Where is Matthew Gregory Midgett's law office located?
Matthew Gregory Midgett's law practice is located in Marietta, Georgia. The firm is Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Gregory Midgett handle?
Matthew Gregory Midgett focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Matthew Gregory Midgett practiced law?
Matthew Gregory Midgett has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Matthew Gregory Midgett go to law school?
Matthew Gregory Midgett earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Matthew Gregory Midgett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgia State University
- 2008
B.B.A.
University of Georgia
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2008

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