Matthew D. Byerley

Matthew Damon Byerley was born and raised in Alexander County, graduating from Alexander Central High School in 2003. Matthew is a 2007 graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He obtained his law degree from Elon University School of Law in 2011. While at Elon Law, Matthew concentrated his studies in general practice and litigation. He became a licensed attorney in North Carolina in August 2011, and has been practicing in Alexander and the surrounding counties since that time. Matthew and his wife, Catherine, also an attorney, reside in Conover, North Carolina with their daughter, Brooke.

Matthew joined the law firm of Gottholm Ralston & Benton, PLLC, in April 2013. He practices primarily in the areas of Criminal Law, Traffic Offenses, Driving While Impaired, Divorce/Child Custody/Child Support, Wills, Power of Attorney, and Civil Litigation. Matthew is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, and the Alexander and Iredell County Bars.

In his free time, Matthew enjoys playing golf and cheering on the Tarheels and Dallas Cowboys.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

DUI & DWI

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

North Carolina

Since 2011

Attorney

Gottholm, Ralston & Benton, PLLC

2013 - Current

Attorney

Law Offices of Kimberly S. Taylor

2012 - 2013

Contract Attorney

B3 Legal, LLC

2011 - 2012

Legal Intern

Guilford County Public Defenders Office

2010

Elon University School of Law

J.D.

2011

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

B.A.

2007

The North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Current

Alexander County Bar Association

Member

Current

Iredell County Bar Association

Member

Current