Matthew Schindler

Matthew Schindler is a trial attorney at the Law Office Of Matthew Schindler, focused on federal criminal defense law. For more than 20 years, he has represented people and businesses facing serious federal charges, investigations, subpoenas, appeals, and civil forfeiture issues. His work includes matters involving fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, drug trafficking, firearms, robbery, arson, embezzlement, postal crimes, immigration crimes, healthcare fraud, and access device fraud. He also helps clients respond to federal grand jury matters and agency investigations with clear strategy and strong courtroom preparation.

Matthew earned his J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School. During law school, he worked with the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Portland and served as a certified law student with Metropolitan Public Defender, where he tried two misdemeanor jury cases before graduation. He also earned B.A. degrees in History and Art History from University of California Los Angeles, graduating cum laude. This education gave him a strong base in research, writing, advocacy, and careful review of complex facts in criminal cases.

Matthew began his legal career with criminal defense work in Oregon. He handled misdemeanor trials at Metropolitan Public Defender and assisted with serious state and federal matters while working with experienced defense lawyers. Since 1998, his practice has focused on federal criminal and civil forfeiture cases in the District of Oregon. He has appeared in appointed and retained cases and has served clients facing investigations by agencies such as DHS, DEA, FBI, IRS-CID, ATF, SEC, DOJ, FTC, EPA, OIG, FERC, and postal inspectors.

Matthew Schindler helps people by protecting their rights at each stage of a federal case. He reviews evidence, challenges charges, prepares pleadings, argues in court, and works to secure fair results. His background includes grand jury subpoena matters, internal investigations, professional licensing issues, appeals, and habeas corpus petitions. Clients benefit from his experience with federal procedure, legal writing, trial defense, and negotiation. His work reflects steady advocacy for people and businesses facing the weight of federal prosecution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Office Of Matthew Schindler
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Criminal Justice Act Panel, District Court
• Member, Ninth Circuit Criminal Appointments

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Lewis and Clark Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Los Angeles
  B.A. in History and Art History

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