A Dynamic, Collaborative Firm
At Barton and Doomy, P.L.L.C., in Salisbury, North Carolina, we are a small legal practice with two attorneys who know how to communicate and work well together. We are straightforward, unpretentious advocates whose individual histories provide a complementary mix of criminal defense, family law and civil litigation experience designed to help you get through your case with the best possible outcome.
Matthew J. Barton
Attorney Matthew J. Barton was born and raised in Transylvania County in the mountains of western North Carolina. Mr. Barton graduated from Rosman High School in 1997 and first attended Gardner-Webb University where he majored in Psychology. He later graduated from Western Carolina University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Psychology. Mr. Barton worked in law enforcement from 2000 - 2009 where he served as both a deputy sheriff and as a police officer. He gained his intermediate law enforcment certification and rose to the rank of patrol sergeant. Mr. Barton graduated Cum Laude from law school in 2012 and was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 2013. He is married and lives in Guilford County with his wife and two dogs.
Areas of Practice
Criminal Law - Probation Violations
Civil Law - Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Guardianship, Evictions
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
Past Employment Positions
Patrol Sergeant, 2007 - 2008
Police Officer and Sheriff's Deputy, 2000 - 2008
Education
Charlotte School of Law, Charlotte, North Carolina
Juris Doctor cum laude - 2012
Honors: CALI Award for Academic Excellence in 42.
U.S.C 1983, Civil Rights
Western Carolina University
B.S. - 2006
Major: Criminal Justice
Chad A. Doomy
Chad Doomy was born and raised in Forsyth County North Carolina and spent most of his life in the Pfafftown/Winston-Salem area. Mr. Doomy has served the Rowan County area as well as the surrounding counties since his admission to the bar in 2012. I have practiced in 19 counties since admission to the North Carolina Bar. I met my wife, Brooke Elizabeth Doomy, in 2012 and we were married in 2015. I still live in Forsyth County with my wife and two dogs.
Areas of Practice
Criminal Law
Civil Law - Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Evictions
Business Law
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar - Since 2012
Past Employment Positions
Legal Assistant, 2007 - 2012
Education
Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina
2003 - 2004
Major: Performing Arts
Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, North Carolina
2004 - 2008
Major: Legal Studies
Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
2009 - 2012
Major: Legal Studies
