Matthew Van Steenkiste

Matt handled a very delicate family matter for us with compassion, integrity and grace. The outcome was very beneficial for us all. Matt put the time in to carefully prepare for our case and has proven himself to be a very skilled litigator. Matt also went beyond the scope of our case and provided re...sources for family counseling that were top notch.

When I first spoke with Matt he was very helpful and showed genuine interest and care after I explained my situation we hung up and I called back 10 minutes later and hired him when he accepted my case he and his staff worked on my case very diligently calling me with updates keeping me in the loop t...he one thing that sets Matt apart from other lawyers is he never let me worry and that was huge for me then as expected he won my case with a dismissal I will always use Matt for any legal matters that come up in my life thank you Matt.

I can’t articulate the scope of ugliness my divorce wrought on my life in 4000 characters, so I won’t try. The volume and degree of betrayals, lies, and slander were enough to make Jesus beam back to heaven instead of redeeming mankind. Matt proved himself not only a shrewd litigator, but a stabling ...force in an otherwise disorienting ordeal. I began my case blindsided, branded and buried. I ended my case with the fair and reasonable outcome I sought, and my self respect well intact. Matt is genuinely sympathetic, but he isn’t concerned with the emotion of the case. When you are in the fight, every indignation seems consequential, but Matt has a real skill at identifying and isolating the core elements of the case. The court clearly appreciates this. In an environment full of emotional embellishment and accusation, factual minimalism is rare and refreshing. As hard as it was to stand pat in court while a seemingly endless arsenal of absurdities we’re fired at me from across the aisle with little or no return fire, Matt kept me focused on outcomes. We were dragged to court more times than I can count, over matters too small to mention. We never lost. Taking the high road both in the courtroom and outside it is insanely difficult and exceedingly rare in contentious divorces. The degree of difficulty is precisely why it is appreciated and rewarded by the court. I can’t imagine where I’d be now if I had chosen a different attorney. Worth noting, I spent half of what she did on her attorney. If you want an attorney that’s going to play in the mud, look elsewhere. If you want an attorney that’s going to help you navigate the irrational and get you what you deserve with a clear conscience, you owe it to yourself to sit down with Matt.

I hired Matt as my divorce attorney. He made this whole scary, and intense process, a lot less messy. Matt is a very honest lawyer, and made me feel more at ease about the situation I was in. He was kind and understanding, and did a great job at keeping me informed about every step. I highly reco...mmend Matt, if you want an attorney who is honest, and fair, and gets a great job done!

In 2014, I filed for divorce from my husband of 20 yrs. I was scared and unsure about everything. I had 2 teenage boys that I was very concerned about and no idea of where to begin. Matthew settled my nerves and my fears and gave me the strength and courage to start a "new life" on my own. He is very... professional, respectful and supportive. He has a talent of understanding people; he is very knowledgeable about his professions. Not only he fights hard for me, he also personally cares about my well being. Matthew stays in contact and doesn't over bill and use time unnecessarily. With his effort, my divorce process went very smoothly, I truly appreciate all his efforts and supports. He must be one of the best lawyers in Michigan. He will be the first lawyer I call if and when I am in need.