Matthew Thomas Lindholm

Matt. I can't Thank-you enough for what you did. I got referred to Matt from a family member. I was terrified of the situation I was in, when I spoke to Matt I asked him "Are you the best in the state?" His response "Why are you calling me?" I replied "Well, I was told you were the best in the state...." Matt stated "I'll do everything I can for you and if there's a technically, I'll find it." He didn't oversell it but I trusted him after the first phone call. He asked me to read his reviews, I never did. I did however listen in on the DOT hearing, I was really impressed. I trusted he would do the best for my situation and we got my charges pled down and I got to keep my license and my livelihood. Through out the whole situation I had little stress because I had confidence in my attorney's ability. He is worth every penny. Thanks again Matt.

I found myself on the wrong side of the law for the first-time and in unusual circumstances. I was charged with OWI-I (refusal) and I am from another state. There were a other issues that made my case a little more complicated. Matt was honest, upfront and pulled no punches. He and the GRL team an...alyzed everything and outlined their approach - but no promises. Atter losing both IDOT appeals, my will to fight waned but Matt’s skills as a coach kept my spirits up. It is difficult to be out of control of your life and have your fate being decided three states away! It was reassuring to know Matt was intent on getting the best possible outcome for me. Matt’s strategy worked. The main evidence in the case was suppressed and I agreed to plea to an amended charge (simple misdemeanor with a fine plus court costs). My license suspension was rescinded in Iowa saving having to repeat the administrative and criminal process in my home state. My lesson was definitely learned and I’m just glad I had Matt on my side to explain my situation and fight for my rights.

Seriously waste no time contacting Matthew ! Three months ago I was in your situation. First offense I blew a 1.6 . I thought my life was over. No more trips to Canada fishing! Matthew was able to get the three charges against me reduced to reckless driving. Absolutely incredible!! Straig...ht shooters. Tell you how things are going to proceed and keep you well informed! Planning my trip to Saskatchewan! THANKS!

I hired Matt to represent me for an OWI 1st and a child endangerment charge. Matt will not sugarcoat anything, but he knows the law and he will pursue every option available. He got back to me promptly and efficiently, and he answered all questions I had about my case. He is very upfront, no nonsense..., and honest. He knows the law, it is quite clear that he does his research on your case and possible past cases that may pertain, and he is very passionate about what he does. I was not 'promised' anything, as there are no such things when it comes to criminal law. I most definitely would recommend Matt to anyone who is seeking a very bright, thorough, and passionate attorney.

I was pulled over for speeding through a construction site and was given a speeding ticket along with an OWI. I had never been in trouble before so I was a mess about the entire situation. I ended up going to the station and blowing a .112. Because that is over the legal limit, I spent the night in j...ail and appeared at court in the morning. I had never worked with a lawyer for any reason prior to this event but there was no hesitation to go directly to Matt--I had already been referred to him by another acquaintance who knew of his hard working and professional demeanor. I took their advice and met with Matt a couple weeks after receiving my OWI. He was very professional but also made you feel like even if it didn't seem like it, there could be a light at the end of the tunnel. He told me step by step what I needed to do at that moment and made sure I understood all of the paperwork. He asked me for my side of the story and was very inquisitive about what had happened. When all was said and done, I knew he was the right person to trust with my case. Driving and getting to work was very important to me so Matt immediately requested a DOT hearing to keep my license active. I did not have to take any time away from work to a part of this but instead Matt represented on my behalf at the DOT hearing. Not to long after, I was given notice they accepted the request and I could continue driving until further notice. Being able to have my license throughout everything getting figured out was tremendously meaningful to me and my professional life. Matt and I did not meet again face to face until our first hearing but I e-mailed him a handful of times throughout the process and he would respond almost immediately with knowledgeable and helpful answers. It made me feel very valued as a client to know he would be there whenever I needed to ask him something. Even when some questions can seem silly to you as a client because it is all so new, he never made me feel like my questions were not important. As things progressed, Matt ended up seeing via video that the officer denied my right to place a phone call. Because of this Matt told me we were going to request a Motion to Suppress my breath test results. Matt was able to get that accepted at our initial hearing and my OWI charge was dropped down to a reckless driving ticket. I will not have an OWI on my record, will not be required to complete probation, and will not lose my license for any period of time. I was asked to pay the reckless driving ticket and attend the 48 hr OWI weekend camp. After the hearing Matt sat down with me and told me the last few things that I needed to do after receiving these results. He helped me find phone numbers and explained to me the deadlines that I had for paying my ticket and completing the OWI weekend camp. Even after our case together was essentially completed, he still took the time to make sure I knew the last bit of information that I was needing to finalize things on my end. The amount of gratitude I feel for this outcome and for all of the hard work that Matt put into my case can not be expressed in words. If anyone is ever in a similar situation or searching for a trustworthy and helpful lawyer, I 100% recommend Matt Lindholm!