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 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Nancy | September 17, 2014 | Child Custody

BEST ATTORNEY in AZ.....Professional, Child Advocate, Educated, Family Law Experienced and most of all trusted!

I was referred to Matthew S. Schultz by another attorney that didn't think he could give me the results that I needed due to the complexity of the case. The attorney that I went to for my free consultation was honest and explained to me I had a High Conflict Child Custody case with all my evidence ...and documentation and knew I needed a good reliable attorney . He had explained to me that I needed an Aggressive Attorney that understands Family Law 110% and that can show the details of the case and expose the father to the judge with all the facts/evidence I had collected and saved for quite some time. There was a soft transfer via telephone consultation between the attorney I was talking to and Matthew S. Schultz and it went surprisingly well and I met with Matt on the following Monday. When I met with Matthew he was professional and had a great personality and didn't sugar coat anything he was honest whether it was what I wanted to hear or not. He understood what steps were needed and provided me hope and reassurance. Matt had my 2 year old son’s best interest at hand and that was calming to know. Matt was very easy to reach whether night or day via Telephone, email and or text. Matt put my mind at ease with his knowledge and ability to handle my case. Family court cases are very tough and exhausting and very emotional, but Matt made me feel confident, organized and I was able to trust him. When I confronted Matthew about his poor results he gave me a website to review the issues and for me to make the best decision for me and my family. He was honest and straight forward. Any doubt I had from this website before hiring him was thrown out the window. Matt is experienced, friendly, trusted and most of all on point. He never ever missed a file date and always kept all parties in constant communication even when the Father(Opposing side) was verbally abusive to my attorney, psychologists and me. Matt always maintained control and confidence and guided me the best way he could. He dealt with a lot in my case and was always professional and stuck to the facts at hand and provided me excellent legal advice. I've worked with Matt from May 2013 to August 2014 and he will forever be my attorney to represent me and my son in the court room. I have referred another client to Matthew S. Schultz in another High Conflict Child Custody Case and I will continue to refer him to others in the future as needs arise. My Parents have all had attorneys in their lives and they both expressed that Matthew S. Schultz did an amazing job bringing my case to the forefront and exposing the fathers issues and protecting my son. They both are also very pleased with Matthew’s professional conduct, dedication, communication and courtroom appearance. Any negativity about this attorney that you may read is completely unwarranted so don’t let that affect your decision..HIRE HIM! This attorney is amazing and a true fighter and will give his all to best represent you and your family. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MATTHEW S. SCHULTZ he will continue to be my Family Attorney for many years to come. The results were outstanding and way better than expected!!!

Posted by Casey | April 02, 2013 | Family

Loyalty & Hard Work Personified

Matt and I have a longstanding client/counsel relationship that has definitely evolved over almost 10 years that we've known each other. He helped me when I was a young single dad, with hardly enough borrowed money to even pay a retainer, yet he treated me like his star client. As the years have pa...ssed, with the ups and downs of the economy blessing my career and then wreaking havoc on it, my daughter's mom has tried almost every excuse to come after me for money and withhold as much parenting time as she possibly could. But Matt has been the rock of confidence and calm to help me maintain hope. A hope that despite the toughness of the battle, it is ALWAYS worth it when I can see my beautiful child grow with my love and influence as her dad. The road has been difficult as we've had a handful of different judges throughout the process and obstacles thrown out from an interesting variety of opposing counsel, at any attempt I've filed to have more time with my daughter. Matt has clearly been the superior representative against each and every different attorney that has been hired by my daughter's mother. I have recommended him many times over, and will continue to do so as long as there are parents out there who, like myself, are getting the raw end of the stick from unfair and abusive co-parents. The fact that he is still my go-to family counsel after all these years is testament enough to his integrity and skill-set.

Posted by Christine Ridgeway | March 27, 2013 | Child Custody

I would hire no one else!

Matt has represented me in 2 custody cases over the last 10 years. He has always been honest with me about the proceedings, possible outcomes and provided me advice on how to cope with such. Matt was my attorney in 2005 when I was fighting for custody across states lines and for a true understandin...g of my children's fathers ability to pay child support. Matt kept my unemotional through a process that is never easy on a single mother and her children. He has always been available by phone and has provided my consultation on additional matters to include domestic abuse over the past few years. I trust this man to help my and all four of my children get through the difficult situation that divorce and court puts in your life. He is tenacious in the court room and well informed. That is all I can ask for as a client.

Posted by Rick | April 14, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Matthew Schultz A Tactical Genius

I have been involved in divorce procedings almost 3 years now. I found it necessary if, not finacially sound to release my previous attorney and was then introduced to Matthew Schultz. Although my divorce is not quite final, there have been several courtroom battles where Matt clearly had done his ...homework and had prevailed. I can confidently state that if Matthew Schultz is in your corner, you are very well protected. Matt is an amzing Family Law attorney!

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2011 | Child Custody

Outstanding representation

Mr. Schultz took on my case after my first attorney lacked experience and did not work in my best interest. Mr. Schultz after many, many years turned my case around allowing me, a Father to keep my son in my life and get 50-50 custody. Mr. Schultz has represented me professionally and ethically in ...the handling of my case. I have been very blessed to have had Mr. Schultz as my attorney.

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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

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