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Suzanne earned a bachelor's degree in government from Campbell University and a law degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law. She lives in Angier, North Carolina with her husband and daughter.

Suzanne worked as an assistant district attorney for the District 12 prior to her election as district attorney. She worked in private practice for 2 years.

District Attorney Suzanne Matthews

Suzanne L. Matthews currently serves as the district attorney for District 12. She was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

As an assistant district attorney, worked on criminal cases such as felony drug offenses.

- As an assistant district attorney, worked on criminal cases such as felony drug offenses.

Legal Experience

Advocated providing resources such as the Victims Assistance Network and the SAFE program to victims.

Supported addressing the opioid epidemic in Lee County through prosecution of distributors, treatment and rehabilitation for users, and education on "the dangers and the reality of opioids."

Prioritized addressing gun violence through programs such as Project Safe Neighborhoods and other educational initiatives.

Planned to address the decrease in traffic enforcement through additional funding and legislative action.

- Advocated providing resources such as the Victims Assistance Network and the SAFE program to victims.
- Supported addressing the opioid epidemic in Lee County through prosecution of distributors, treatment and rehabilitation for users, and education on "the dangers and the reality of opioids."
- Prioritized addressing gun violence through programs such as Project Safe Neighborhoods and other educational initiatives.
- Planned to address the decrease in traffic enforcement through additional funding and legislative action.

Public Safety

As of June 5, 2025, Suzanne L. Matthews did not have a website or any information online.

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Suzanne L. Matthews

- The District Attorney prosecutes all criminal cases filed in District and Superior Courts.
- The District Attorney advises local law enforcement on which cases to pursue and how to collect proper evidence for those cases.
- The District Attorney may institute court proceeding on behalf of the State, its agencies or its citizens in any and all public interest matters. This means they play an important role in keeping the public safe.
The District Attorney is elected for a four year term in partisan elections. 

North Carolina District Attorney, District 12

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