Matthew D Jefferson
About Matthew
Biography
Matthew was born and raised in Alaska. He went to the University of Oregon from 2001-2005 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He received a TEFL Certificate in Seville, Spain and then spent time in Buenos Aires, Argentina teaching English. Upon returning in 2008, he spent some time working as a finish carpenter in Washington State before attending Florida Coastal School of Law from 2009-2012. Upon completion of a J.D., He moved to Salt Lake City and sat for the Summer '12 Utah State Bar and was admitted in the Fall of 2012. After spending several years in Utah, he waived into the Arizona State Bar and relocated to Phoenix to continue criminal defense work.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
13 years
13 years
13 years
10 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 9 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 10 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Utah for 13 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Schill Law Group
8700 E. Via De Venture, St #210, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258
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Matthew D Jefferson's Reviews
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10 Client Reviews
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Posted by Amy | August 11, 2014 | Child Custody
Best lawyer so far
I was his first client when he started. He helped me with my divorce and custody case. For me being his first client I think he did an exceptional job. He kept in touch with me always. He explained all processes and procedures so I could understand. He was very professional and got me what I wanted i...
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Experience
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Schill Law Group
2016 - 2019
Associate, Howard Snader Law Group
2013 - 2016
Partner, Jefferson & Biggs
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Utah Legal Services
Associations
2017 - Present
Arizona Association for JusticeMember
2016 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2012 - Present
Utah State BarMember
2016 - 2018
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
Oregon State BarMember
2014 - 2016
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - 2018
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - 2017
Utah State Bar, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2012 - 2016
National Lawyers GuildMember
Education
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
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