Matthew T. Lindholm

Matthew T. Lindholm is a managing partner and attorney at GRL Law in Iowa, where he handles criminal defense, personal injury, and government accountability matters. His criminal practice includes OWI defense and cases raising constitutional rights concerns. Matthew also represents injured individuals and clients involved in civil claims against public entities. His work regularly requires evaluating contested evidence, preparing cases for trial, and explaining the legal consequences of criminal charges or significant injuries.

Matthew earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Simpson College in 1999 and received his J.D. from Drake University Law School in 2002. He later completed training in standardized field sobriety testing through the NHTSA/IACP practitioner program and participated in programs offered by the National College for DUI Defense. His criminal justice education and continuing technical training support his analysis of police procedures, impairment evidence, and legal challenges that arise in OWI prosecutions.

Matthew has represented clients in criminal proceedings and significant civil litigation in Iowa courts. His published profile describes work involving OWI cases, appellate arguments before the Iowa Supreme Court, and litigation concerning government misconduct. He was part of a trial team that obtained a $135 million verdict in a sexual assault case and has been involved in transportation-related disputes and claims against governmental defendants. His courtroom work spans both the defense of criminal allegations and efforts to secure civil remedies.

Matthew T. Lindholm serves on the board of the Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has taught legal education seminars for attorneys and members of the judiciary. His profile also reports selections to Super Lawyers. He combines trial preparation with attention to scientific and procedural evidence, particularly in impaired-driving cases. His practice reflects a sustained focus on protecting clients’ rights, challenging disputed government actions, and presenting carefully developed arguments in negotiations, hearings, appeals, and trials.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Gourley, Rehkemper & Lindholm PLC
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Board Member, Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2005-Present)
• Member, Iowa Association for Justice
• Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association
• General Member, National College of DUI Defense, Inc. (2003-Present)

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Simpson College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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