Michael Dean Schatz

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Michael Dean Schatz

4.8
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rochester, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

44 4th St. SE, Rochester, MN

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 65%

65%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Workers Compensation 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2020
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 15 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2010

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Schatz Law Firm

44 4th St. SE, Rochester, MN, 55904

schatzlawmn.com/

Michael Dean Schatz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Artisha | June 22, 2018 | Litigation

NOT GUILTY

Honestly, at first I was very skeptical about us working together due to lack of communication but once my trial began Schatz did a great job arguing points and doing his job. I am proud to now say he represented me and won the case! Thanks so much again. Great Job ;)

Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2022

Skilled Attorney with High Programming

I believe Michael Schatz to be a well educated and demonstrated attorney. Mike will take control of your case and handle it, that is evident from the glowing reviews left amongst his clients. It appears that's when Mike "performs" best when he is in control. Though when it is useful to relinquish c...ontrol, listen and learn from other collaborators, Mike becomes anxious and internalizes firm feedback as others not liking him. Mike opened the table for questions from other collaborators, it was seemingly obvious, this attorney is uncomfortable with being the person 'questioned' (or in the hot seat) as more than likely most clients come to him without a knowledge base of legality and just want Mike to utilize his expertise and get the best outcome. This attorney lacks empathy, when others do not submit to him, when other do not praise him or if someone he believes of lesser status than him displays a match of equal intelligence --he emotionalalizes other parties involved as having 'animosity' towards him -- this I gather especially towards women in general, but specifically with myself. This attorney would benefit from broadening their profile of 'clients.' His in superior disposition --I believe keeps him limited. There are countless lawyers, medical professionals, scientists, educators, administrators, business owners etc...that fall victim to situations when they may need the aid of a "criminal defense" attorney to represent them and they very well could be just as (if not more) knowledgeable and experienced as Mike Schatz. And if this attorney wants to ever move UP and grow OUT, he needs to apply the audacity to listen and maybe even learn from his clients and NOT take offense to strength.

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Michael Dean Schatz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joachim Marjon

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have practice law for the last 10 years in both Minnesota and New Mexico. During this time I have rarely encountered attornies who are as competent and driven to win as Michael Schatz. I recommend him greatly."

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Dana Kinsella

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a fantastic lawyer who really cares about his clients. I would recommend him to anyone looking for help in the Rochester greater area!"

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Daniel Donnelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Mike Schatz for several years now. He is a very intelligent and experienced criminal defense attorney."

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William Murray

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dana Kinsella

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Houck

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Schatz Law Firm

2016 - 2018

Attorney, Donnelly Law Office

2010 - 2010

Certified Student Attorney, Ramsey County Attorney's Office

2010 - 2015

Attorney, Adams, Rizzi & Sween, PA

2008 - 2010

Law Clerk, Walsh Law Firm

Associations

2015 - Present

Olmsted County Bar Association

2012 - Present

Minnesota Association for Justice

2010 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Foundation

2010 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association, 10th District Bar Association

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Minnesota v. Obuey Abella Thowl, A13-1978

Dissmissal after appeal

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Education

2010

Hamline University School of Law

JD

2006

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

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