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Jerome Matthews for Justice of the Peace


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As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an esteemed Attorney at Law, Jerome Matthews has dedicated his life to serving his country. He is a proud member of the legal community and is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of honor and integrity, as an individual and as a public servant. While Jerome is an expert on the legal system, it is his empathy and genuine affection for the people he serves that sets him apart from the crowd. There is no one more qualified for the position of Justice of the Peace than Jerome Matthews.
After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps in 2006, Jerome studied law at The University of California, Berkeley. Upon graduating in 2011, he returned to his hometown of New Orleans to launch his career in public service. He spent two years working for the law firm Liskow and Lewis, reviewing oil and gas leases/contracts and ensuring that consumers were being treated fairly.
Jerome left Liskow and Lewis in 2013 to become a solo practitioner. Working on his own, he dedicated himself to keeping his city safe and protecting society’s most vulnerable individuals. His work earned him the admiration of his community, as well as national recognition when he was featured as a legal expert on a nationally broadcast television program.
Jerome has had extensive trial experience, giving him a deep understanding of the complexities of the modern legal system. He has worked on cases involving 2
nd degree murder, Aggravated Kidnapping, Federal Bank Robbery, amongst many others. In every case, he has acted with the utmost integrity to ensure that justice was served.
If elected, Jerome will continue to do what he has done his entire adult life: serve the citizens of the Westbank and ensure that they are all treated with respect. Jerome looks forward to doing his small part to make Gretna, Harvey, and Terrytown a better place.