Atty. Matthew Joseph Hurst

Atty. Matthew Joseph Hurst

Mr. Matthew Joseph Hurst is a lawyer practicing criminal, litigation, criminal defense.

Atlanta Atlanta 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Matthew Joseph Hurst at a glance

Matthew Joseph Hurst is an Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2014). Educated at Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and Mercer University-W. George L.S (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Joseph Hurst is a lawyer practicing criminal, litigation, criminal defense
  • Matthew received a degree from Mercer University-W
  • George L.S, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Matthew practices at Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Joseph Hurst's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Atlanta 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 Joseph Hurst

Where is Matthew Joseph Hurst's law office located?
Matthew Joseph Hurst's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Joseph Hurst handle?
Matthew Joseph Hurst focuses on criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Matthew Joseph Hurst practiced law?
Matthew Joseph Hurst has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Matthew Joseph Hurst go to law school?
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Education

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress
Mercer University-W. George L.S
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2014

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