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Matthew Thomas Schmidt
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Biography
Matthew handles jury trials for serious felony cases. In his career, he has handled homicides and numerous prison-commit felonies, such as: assaults, criminal vehicular operation, criminal sexual conduct, drug possession and drug sales, all levels of DWI/DUI cases and all gross-misdemeanor/misdemeanor criminal cases. Matthew has extensive litigation experience from jury trials to pre-trial evidentiary hearings and contested sentencing matters. Matthew can tell you why you should not be afraid when a prosecutor threatens that you plead guilty or face additional consequences. You need an attorney that is not afraid of a jury trial.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
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15 years | 535 cases
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Licensed in Minnesota for 15 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2010
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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Never Again
The only thing Mathew did well for me was keep me calm during my case. I didn’t have the money to fire him and hire new representation. He wouldn’t even be a last resort for me again, I’d choose to represent myself. I could tell he didn’t take the time to give me the best results for my case and a...
Posted by Brooke | December 17, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Great public defender
Matt was my public defender because I was too broke to hire a lawyer and he still did an amazing job to try and get the best outcome he could for me even though I never paid him. He is so nice to work with and I definitely recommend him!
Matthew Thomas Schmidt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Matthew Schmidt is the only attorney I referrer my clients to for their criminal defense needs. He is an absolute professional and the best criminal defense attorney around. He works hard for EVERY client."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Matt and have known him for a number of years. He is skilled and works hard for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Law Student Volunteer Award, Minnesota Justice Foundation
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, McDonough, Wagner & Ho, LLP
2010 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Focusing on Criminal Defense
Associations
2016 - Present
South St. Paul Lions ClubMember
2010 - Present
Dakota County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Drug charge dismissed
Dismissed
DWI Dismissed, driver's license saved
DWI dismissed
multiple charges dismissed
Dismissed
Assault dismissed
Dismissed
Education
2010
Hamline University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Hamline University
MA - Masters
2005
Gustavus Adolphus College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
No Speaking Engagements Scheduled
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Publications
2017
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Languages
English
Activity
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Cop found 0.1g of weed wax and 0.1g of weed as well as a water pipe on my first offense what should I do to fix it I am only 18?
15 Jul 2017
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How do I get a court order to stop a cancellation of contract for deed?
24 Jun 2017
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How do i tell my P.O i was accitently given an edible im only 14 what im scared to death my parents will kill me?
23 Jun 2017