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Matthew Steven Schultz

Matthew Steven Schultz

4.7
Rating: 2.1

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Tempe, AZ
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

7540 S. Willow Dr, Tempe, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 99%

Custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, high conflict and high asset cases, Orders of Protection, relocation, Hague Convention - international abduction, post decree modifications of custody, parenting time, support, and spousal maintenance.

24 years | 1,000 cases

99%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 23 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2002

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Law Offices of Matthew S Schultz PC

7540 S. Willow Dr, Tempe, AZ, 85283-1512

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Matthew Steven Schultz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 29 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hire Matt - He's an exceptional attorney!!

Matt was recommended by a friend after 2 other attorneys could not understand or appreciate the contentious, complicated nature of my Family Court case. For two years I battled my ex over her alcoholism, drug use and mental health issues - and the danger she repeatedly put our children in as a result.... I got nowhere. Then I hired Matt. He quickly understood this complicated case and put us on a new course, diligently getting past medical records, getting court ordered drug testing, and pursuing all avenues to both ensure the safety of my children and to develop the history needed to get me sole legal decision making over my children and supervised visits for my ex. He did this in less than one year after I hired him. My case is ongoing; my challenges seem daily - and Matt continues to be diligent in ensuring my children are protected. He has never wavered in his legal support and responsiveness. I highly recommend Matt.

Posted by Zubair Zulfiqur | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The best

What ever matt did for me, he just saved my 21months old daughters life from a drug addict rich mother. Matt helped me to get the sole custody and a stress free divorce. my x had her attorney STACY D CLICK, demanded a lot of unreasonable things but matt helped me to get through those obstacles. Attor...ney Stacy had to quit after 2 hearing as she couldn’t compete with his intelligence n aggressiveness. My x wife has to pay child support, my half debt, attorney fees and also I don’t have to pay any spousal maintenance. Even she has to have supervised visitation at the facility. I’m really thankful to matt. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Horrible Attorney

I hired Matt to handle my divorce. He had conversations and made deals with my ex-husband without my knowledge or consent. It was as if he was representing my ex and not me. He was referred to me by a mutual friend who highly recommended him. But they had a falling out during my case and Matt too...k his anger out on me and failed to ethically represent me.

Posted by Courtney | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Family Court

Matt was brilliant! He is highly organized, available at all hours, and honest. He doesn't just tell you what you want to hear but will tell you what you can actually win reasonably, and that goes along way in being forthcoming about a case and your chances to win which saves you money. Matt has ...been my attorney for 12 years, and I wouldn't go to anyone else. I've seen other lawyers in the courtroom, and Matt is by far superior in every way. He kept me informed of the process, was reasonable with his fees, and a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. My son's father was trying to seek child support from me because he was tired of paying to take care of his child. Not only did he lose, but he now owes me twice as much as he did previously plus the attorney's fees. I highly recommend Mr. Schultz to anyone who really needs an attorney to fight for their rights or their child's rights.

Posted by AMEL | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best Divorce Attorney

I was referred to Matt by another client who he had represented in a divorce. I asked if he had to do it again would he pick Matt and he told me Matt is the very best. There are a lot of lawyers, but there are very few that can represent a client in a divorce the way Matt represented my interest. Mat...t is very thoughtful, professional and thurough in every single step of the process. My case was complex and my divorce was very painful. Matt simplified the legal approach and was sensitive to emotions that flare during these cases. Matt was always well prepared, incredibly responsive by phone, text and email. It was impossible to predict the positive outcome Matt was able to negotiate. Remember, there is the law and there is a negotiation in divorce. Matt knew the law from every angle, but it was his ability to negotiate that earned me a very favorable outcome. Matts the best!

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Matthew Steven Schultz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cheryl Faas

Family lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt's current AVVO rating is not indicative of his excellence inside and outside of the courtroom. Nor does it reflect his dedication to his clients and his ability to take on tough cases that other attorneys have passed on and then receive favorable results. Matt's 20+ client reviews speak for themselves. I have opposed Matt in several cases and each time he has left no stone unturned, meticulously attended to every detail and presented his case with the talent and skill that most other lawyers wish they had."

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Brad Reinhart

Family lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had cases against Matt. When I needed a family lawyer, I hired Matt. He's incredible in the courtroom and cares about what his clients are going through."

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Jami Wilenchik

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"While Matt is a well versed adversary in the courtroom, he is also easy to get along with outside the courtroom, which goes a long way to settling matters. I enjoy working with Matt even if he is an opposing counsel!"

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Taylor House

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Friend

"Matt is a top-notch attorney and I have the utmost respect for his skills in and out of the courtroom. As his clients can attest, Matt is knowledgeable, aggressive when necessary, and one of very few attorneys I recommend if a client is facing a difficult case in family court."

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Jeffrey Zurbriggen

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am Jeff Zurbriggen. I have known Matt for about 7 years. We usually work on cases opposing one another. Matt is a great lawyer. He is responsive to client needs. Matt is very smart. He is organized and well prepared. Matt is confident in court, well respected by the bench and staff, and speaks very well. He will aggressively pursue your case. I highly recommend Matt."

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Experience

Rating:  2.1 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Reprimand issued in AZ, 2022

updated on 03/30/2023

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Probation issued in AZ, 2016

updated on 05/13/2016

Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2014

updated on 07/15/2014

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Probation issued in AZ, 2012

updated on 11/05/2013

Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2011

updated on 01/13/2013

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Matthew S. Schultz, P.C.

2005 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Udall Shumway & Lyons

2003 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Levebaum & Cohen

Associations

2006 - Present

West Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Section

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2002

University of Washington

LL.M - Master of Laws

2001

Arizona State University

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Arizona State University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1995

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1995

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Junior Achievement Life Skills

Languages

Russian

Activity

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