Atty. Todd Matthew Schultz
Todd Matthew Schultz is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Todd received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1996, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Criminal Defense Attorney · Serving Belleville, IL · 35+ Years Experience
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About Todd Matthew Schultz at a Glance
Todd Matthew Schultz is a criminal defense attorney based in Belleville, Illinois. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1991) and Illinois (2000). Educated at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (J.D., 2000) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1996). Serves clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Todd Matthew Schultz
- Todd Matthew Schultz is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Todd received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1996, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Todd practices in Belleville, IL
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Todd Matthew Schultz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd Matthew Schultz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Belleville.
Criminal Defense in Belleville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Belleville
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Belleville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Belleville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Belleville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Belleville Choose Todd Matthew Schultz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Todd Matthew Schultz's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Todd Matthew Schultz brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri and Illinois, Todd Matthew Schultz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Todd Matthew Schultz's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Belleville
A Belleville-based practice means Todd Matthew Schultz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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