Jerome W. Matthews Jr.

Jerome Matthews, a native of the New Orleans area, joined the United States Marine Corps as a helicopter technician where he served honorably as a Corporal from 2001-2006. His service included a tour in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After his service, he received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from Tulane University. He then received his Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. After graduating from law school, Mr. Matthews was an associate at Liskow and Lewis in the firm's New Orleans office. He then established his own solo law office, and practices criminal defense.