team-member

Matthew Schmidt

Apple Valley, MN

N/A

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

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.    

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Language

English

Contact

McDonough, Ho & Schmidt, LLP14501 Granada Drive#200Apple Valley, MN, 5512414501 Granada Drive#200#200Apple Valley, MN, 55124

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Said
January 30, 2021

I was fighting 3rd degree assault and Matthew fought for me to get gross misdemeanor with no jail time. I couldn’t believe it. The Best lawyer in Minnesota. And thank you so much Matthew.

Dontevius
November 8, 2019

Got my case dismissed less than 6 months kept me updated on everything.. as well as put motions in for my case that other lawyers probably would have not done !

anonymous
November 8, 2019

Matthew is a skilled attorney who demonstrates his experience in the court of law. As it relates to criminal defense, Matthew is aware of the expected legal proceedings to help individuals prepare for the defense process. Matthew's experience in defending criminal cases is also evident in his ability to argue in the courts. In two different cases (criminal and civil) relating to the same DWI charge, Matthew was able to argue favorably for the dismissal of each case. In one such case, the presiding judge at the time ruled in favor of Matthew upon hearing his oral argument. Matthew’s successful litigation in this case produced not only a favorable outcome, but one that did not require further proceedings as a result of his convincing argument. Matthew’s success in each of these cases is a testament to his skills as a lawyer, and for that, his services will always be appreciated.

anonymous
November 7, 2019

Best lawyer in Minnesota Hands down ! I was fighting several very serious felonies and Matt worked his skills and beat them all ! Lost my new Bmw to law enforcement and Matthew fought for it and got it back for me very grateful for all your hard work !

David
November 7, 2019

Matt is an outstanding criminal defense attorney and I have referred him to my closest friends to him when they are in trouble. They are always extremely pleased with his representation. Matt has been my for 5 years now and will absolutely continue to be for my personal and business needs. He is to the point, available, fair, but most importantly successful.

Joseph
December 16, 2018

Matt helped me with two seperate cases regarding DWI's. He was straight forward with what i needed to complete before the court date. His personality is beyond professional and also treats you like a friend. He is very reasonable! I'll definitely recommend him for hire. He is a really good guy

Tony
June 9, 2017

Was very helpful with getting me the best possible outcome I believe we could've gotten. Very knowledgeable in every aspect of the situation and provided very detailed responses to any questions that I had.

Steven
June 8, 2017

I hired Matt in september of 2016, for a dwi case. Matt made sure that I knew exactly what was going on, I didn't feel like I was one of many cases for him. He took notes on all the interactions with the prosecutor, then presented it to me. Even months after my case was closed he answers all my text with a prompt phone call. Matt will be the first one I with any legal questions.

Michael
June 5, 2017

From the beginning Matthew was very attentive and caring. He put in so much more then 100%. He was always in my corner and had was looking out for my best interests and nothing else. He put in a lot of time with me just to make sure he was getting all the facts right. He's a great man and a great Lawyer. Thank you Matthew for every thing you have done for me. I will definitely use him again.

anonymous
June 5, 2017

Could not ask for a better lawyer! Very knowledgeable and personable! Made the entire transition as seamless as possible!

Said
January 30, 2021

I was fighting 3rd degree assault and Matthew fought for me to get gross misdemeanor with no jail time. I couldn’t believe it. The Best lawyer in Minnesota. And thank you so much Matthew.

Dontevius
November 8, 2019

Got my case dismissed less than 6 months kept me updated on everything.. as well as put motions in for my case that other lawyers probably would have not done !

anonymous
November 8, 2019

Matthew is a skilled attorney who demonstrates his experience in the court of law. As it relates to criminal defense, Matthew is aware of the expected legal proceedings to help individuals prepare for the defense process. Matthew's experience in defending criminal cases is also evident in his ability to argue in the courts. In two different cases (criminal and civil) relating to the same DWI charge, Matthew was able to argue favorably for the dismissal of each case. In one such case, the presiding judge at the time ruled in favor of Matthew upon hearing his oral argument. Matthew’s successful litigation in this case produced not only a favorable outcome, but one that did not require further proceedings as a result of his convincing argument. Matthew’s success in each of these cases is a testament to his skills as a lawyer, and for that, his services will always be appreciated.

anonymous
November 7, 2019

Best lawyer in Minnesota Hands down ! I was fighting several very serious felonies and Matt worked his skills and beat them all ! Lost my new Bmw to law enforcement and Matthew fought for it and got it back for me very grateful for all your hard work !

David
November 7, 2019

Matt is an outstanding criminal defense attorney and I have referred him to my closest friends to him when they are in trouble. They are always extremely pleased with his representation. Matt has been my for 5 years now and will absolutely continue to be for my personal and business needs. He is to the point, available, fair, but most importantly successful.

Joseph
December 16, 2018

Matt helped me with two seperate cases regarding DWI's. He was straight forward with what i needed to complete before the court date. His personality is beyond professional and also treats you like a friend. He is very reasonable! I'll definitely recommend him for hire. He is a really good guy

Tony
June 9, 2017

Was very helpful with getting me the best possible outcome I believe we could've gotten. Very knowledgeable in every aspect of the situation and provided very detailed responses to any questions that I had.

Steven
June 8, 2017

I hired Matt in september of 2016, for a dwi case. Matt made sure that I knew exactly what was going on, I didn't feel like I was one of many cases for him. He took notes on all the interactions with the prosecutor, then presented it to me. Even months after my case was closed he answers all my text with a prompt phone call. Matt will be the first one I with any legal questions.

Michael
June 5, 2017

From the beginning Matthew was very attentive and caring. He put in so much more then 100%. He was always in my corner and had was looking out for my best interests and nothing else. He put in a lot of time with me just to make sure he was getting all the facts right. He's a great man and a great Lawyer. Thank you Matthew for every thing you have done for me. I will definitely use him again.

anonymous
June 5, 2017

Could not ask for a better lawyer! Very knowledgeable and personable! Made the entire transition as seamless as possible!

Said
January 30, 2021

I was fighting 3rd degree assault and Matthew fought for me to get gross misdemeanor with no jail time. I couldn’t believe it. The Best lawyer in Minnesota. And thank you so much Matthew.

Dontevius
November 8, 2019

Got my case dismissed less than 6 months kept me updated on everything.. as well as put motions in for my case that other lawyers probably would have not done !

anonymous
November 8, 2019

Matthew is a skilled attorney who demonstrates his experience in the court of law. As it relates to criminal defense, Matthew is aware of the expected legal proceedings to help individuals prepare for the defense process. Matthew's experience in defending criminal cases is also evident in his ability to argue in the courts. In two different cases (criminal and civil) relating to the same DWI charge, Matthew was able to argue favorably for the dismissal of each case. In one such case, the presiding judge at the time ruled in favor of Matthew upon hearing his oral argument. Matthew’s successful litigation in this case produced not only a favorable outcome, but one that did not require further proceedings as a result of his convincing argument. Matthew’s success in each of these cases is a testament to his skills as a lawyer, and for that, his services will always be appreciated.

anonymous
November 7, 2019

Best lawyer in Minnesota Hands down ! I was fighting several very serious felonies and Matt worked his skills and beat them all ! Lost my new Bmw to law enforcement and Matthew fought for it and got it back for me very grateful for all your hard work !

David
November 7, 2019

Matt is an outstanding criminal defense attorney and I have referred him to my closest friends to him when they are in trouble. They are always extremely pleased with his representation. Matt has been my for 5 years now and will absolutely continue to be for my personal and business needs. He is to the point, available, fair, but most importantly successful.

Joseph
December 16, 2018

Matt helped me with two seperate cases regarding DWI's. He was straight forward with what i needed to complete before the court date. His personality is beyond professional and also treats you like a friend. He is very reasonable! I'll definitely recommend him for hire. He is a really good guy

Tony
June 9, 2017

Was very helpful with getting me the best possible outcome I believe we could've gotten. Very knowledgeable in every aspect of the situation and provided very detailed responses to any questions that I had.

Steven
June 8, 2017

I hired Matt in september of 2016, for a dwi case. Matt made sure that I knew exactly what was going on, I didn't feel like I was one of many cases for him. He took notes on all the interactions with the prosecutor, then presented it to me. Even months after my case was closed he answers all my text with a prompt phone call. Matt will be the first one I with any legal questions.

Michael
June 5, 2017

From the beginning Matthew was very attentive and caring. He put in so much more then 100%. He was always in my corner and had was looking out for my best interests and nothing else. He put in a lot of time with me just to make sure he was getting all the facts right. He's a great man and a great Lawyer. Thank you Matthew for every thing you have done for me. I will definitely use him again.

anonymous
June 5, 2017

Could not ask for a better lawyer! Very knowledgeable and personable! Made the entire transition as seamless as possible!