Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Columbia, SC
Ken Mathews Law is a client-centered legal practice specializing in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases. With over 47 combined years of experience, our father-son team of attorneys Kenneth M. Mathews and Foster Mathews provides personalized representation tailored to each client's unique needs. Our approach emphasizes direct client collaboration, strategic negotiation, and thorough trial preparation when necessary. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, we serve clients throughout the state with a commitment to protecting their rights and achieving optimal outcomes.Our extensive local court knowledge and professional network enable efficient case resolution while maintaining aggressive advocacy. We offer initial consultations for family law matters at $200, with free consultations for criminal defense and personal injury cases. When appropriate, we leverage our industry connections to refer clients to trusted legal professionals outside our practice areas.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Personal Injury
DUI Defense
Child Custody
Divorce Representation
Car Accident Claims
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 47 combined years of South Carolina legal experience
- Our father-son team includes a former prosecutor with trial expertise
- We provide personalized strategies tailored to each client's specific needs
- We maintain direct client communication throughout all case stages
- We offer free initial consultations for criminal defense and injury cases
Services
Criminal Defense
Our firm provides aggressive defense representation for state and federal criminal charges including DUI, drug offenses, domestic violence, and violent crimes. With a former prosecutor on our team, we leverage insider knowledge of prosecution strategies while maintaining trial-ready preparation. We handle all stages from initial investigation through trial proceedings when necessary.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, support modifications, and property division. Our approach emphasizes personalized solutions through negotiation while maintaining readiness for court when needed. We also offer mediation services led by our experienced attorney-mediator to help clients resolve disputes amicably.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from car accidents, slip-and-falls, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries. Our contingency-based representation ensures access to justice while we pursue maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through settlement negotiations or trial litigation.
People
Kenneth M. Mathews
Attorney
With over 47 years of experience, Kenneth M. Mathews specializes in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases. A former prosecutor and experienced trial attorney, he brings deep local court knowledge and a client-focused approach to every case.
Foster Mathews
Attorney
Foster Mathews focuses on criminal defense with five years of prosecution experience. His background provides unique insight into criminal case strategy while maintaining aggressive defense representation for clients facing state and federal charges.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases while assisting with various other legal matters through referrals.
How much does an initial consultation cost?
Family law consultations are $200, while criminal defense and personal injury consultations are free of charge.
Do you handle cases outside Columbia?
Yes, we represent clients throughout South Carolina including Richland, Lexington, and surrounding counties.
What makes your firm different?
Our father-son team combines decades of experience with personalized service, including a former prosecutor's perspective in criminal cases.
Are you available for emergency situations?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent matters during regular business hours.
Reviews (1)
Jontue Surratt
Aug 18, 2025
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Ken Matthews promised me that he would get me what I deserved. Now almost a year later, I am only receiving minimum wage child support from a man who was making over $200k annually. Now I am stuck with his son representing me because Ken claims that he cannot represent me due to an illness. Foster (his son) doesn't ow my case a d doesn't see to care about my financial issue or my sons. We are heading into mediation this week and I am scared for my sons, as Foster isn't even preparing for it.
