Michael Robert Paduchowski

Mike earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While attending law school Mike worked for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, was a member of the Holderness Moot Negotiation Team, achieved Dean’s List honors and was named to the prestigious Order of the Barristers. Mike also graduated from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan Flagler Business School with a degree in Business Administration in 2003.

Mike is a skilled litigator and accomplished negotiator who utilizes his knowledge of the local court system and trial process to efficiently and effectively handle criminal, traffic, DWI, and personal injury matters. Mike and his wife, Brittney, have been members of the Chapel Hill/Durham community for almost two decades. Mike has given back to the local community by coaching youth sports, serving as a Resident Judge in Teen Court, and volunteering as a supervising attorney for the NC Drivers License Restoration Project. Mike was named to the list of NC Legal Elite by Business North Carolina magazine and recognized by Thomson Reuters as a NC Super Lawyer for numerous years running. Mike has also achieved the highest ratings possible from Martindale-Hubbell (Preeminent AV Rating), Lawyers.com (5.0/5.0), and Avvo.com (Superb 10.0/10.0). In addition, Mike received the Client Distinction Award for exemplary client service and the Alumnus of the Year award from the UNC chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon for extensive volunteer work in the community. Mike believes that communication is key and takes pride in providing personal legal service to each and every client.

Ray Jeremy Griffis Jr

An Alamance County native, Ray earned his Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in History from Campbell University. Prior to joining the Law Office of Matthew Charles Suczynski, PLLC, Ray served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Durham County District Attorney’s Office where he handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases in both District and Superior Court. While serving as an Assistant District Attorney, Ray was part of the Violent Crimes and Homicide Team where he prosecuted a multitude of violent crimes ranging from Felony Assault to First Degree Murder. Ray’s professional experience gives him a unique perspective on criminal law by allowing him to understand how both sides of the process operate.

Before joining the Durham District Attorney’s Office, Ray worked as a Staff Attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina in Pittsboro, North Carolina. While working for Legal Aid of North Carolina, Ray provided free legal representation to North Carolinians in various civil matters. 

Ray and his wife Kimberly reside in Alamance County. Ray enjoys spending time with his family and performing community service with his fraternal organization, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.