Atty. Michael Dean Schatz

Atty. Michael Dean Schatz

Mr. Schatz focuses on criminal law, personal injury and workers' compensation.

Rochester Rochester 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Michael Dean Schatz at a glance

Michael Dean Schatz is a Member based in Rochester, Minnesota, practicing at Schatz Law Firm. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2010) and US District Court, District of Minnesota (2011). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (B.A. Political, 2006). Active member of American Bar Association Minnesota State Bar Association Mower County Bar Association. Serands clients in Rochester, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Schatz focuses on criminal law, personal injury and workers' compensation
  • Mike has extensive courtroom experience in both state and federal court, as well as the court of
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Practice Areas Explained

Michael Dean Schatz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Dean Schatz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Michael Dean Schatz is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Minnesota →

Wills

Michael Dean Schatz is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Minnesota →

Trusts

Michael Dean Schatz is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Minnesota →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael Dean Schatz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Michael Dean Schatz is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rochester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Dean Schatz

Where is Michael Dean Schatz's law office located?
Michael Dean Schatz's law practice is located in Rochester, Minnesota. The firm is Schatz Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Dean Schatz handle?
Michael Dean Schatz focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Michael Dean Schatz practiced law?
Michael Dean Schatz has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Michael Dean Schatz go to law school?
Michael Dean Schatz earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. Political, 2006).
How can I contact Michael Dean Schatz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hamline University School of Law
- 2010
B.A. Political
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2010
US District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 2011

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