Cedric is a Georgia native from Augusta and a graduate of Jefferson County High School, where he was active in football, track, and the marching band. He earned his B.S. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Georgia Southern University and his J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2022.
At Wake Forest, Cedric served as President of the Black Law Students Association, Co-Coordinator for the Know Your Rights Pro Bono Clinic, and a member of the Trial Bar and AAJ Trial Team. He also volunteered with the Expungements Clinic and was an inaugural member of the Leadership and Character Cohort. He now serves on the Rose Council, Wake Forest Law’s Young Alumni Board.
Cedric’s legal career began with internships at the Charlotte District Attorney’s Office and criminal defense firms in Georgia and North Carolina. He later worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Augusta, GA, and as an Assistant Solicitor in Greenville, SC. Drawing on his experience as a prosecutor, Cedric now practices criminal defense, bringing over a decade of experience in the criminal justice field in the states of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Licensed in both Georgia and South Carolina, Cedric is passionate about ensuring equal access to justice. Outside of work, he mentors youth, serves his community, and is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He enjoys sports, especially football, and is a proud husband to his wife, Fay, and dog dad to Ace
