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

Active

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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

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!

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

STAY AWAY

There is a reason why this attorney is suspended. I used him in 2013 to modify my current custody agreement. He was incredibly rude and annoyed by me. He acted like he didn't care what happened to my case. He lied to me about the court proceedings and what I was actually getting. I reported him to th...e BAR before he was suspended. He did not represent me like he was on my side. He spoke to opposing counsel as if he was annoyed with me. I called his office to have him withdraw from my case so another lawyer could take over and he hung up on me. I will never recommend him to anyone. If you want to lose your care, retain him.

Posted by ANDY | June 14, 2015 | Family

If you need the best. Here he is!

Matt is hands down one of the best family law attorneys in the state. He is honest and will give you a truthful evaluation of your case. If he can't help you he will tell you up front unlike many other attorneys who will take your money knowing that they can't help you. If you meet Matt for a consult...ation you will hire him, Matt was like a lighthouse in a storm for me during my divorce. He helped me through some of the worst times in my life. Thank you Matt, I owe you more than you will ever know.

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.

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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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