About
Matthew T. Roethe is an attorney at Roethe Law Firm in Edgerton, Wisconsin, practicing with a family law firm that has served the community for generations. His work includes business law, collections, evictions, estates, estate planning, and traffic matters. He advises individuals and businesses on legal issues involving contracts, debts, property, planning, administration, and court proceedings, drawing on experience in both law and business-oriented financial work.
Matthew earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin Madison and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Before law school, he worked for five years in accounting positions within manufacturing and health care. That financial background complements his legal training and provides useful perspective when reviewing business records, collections, estate matters, and other issues involving money, property, or organizational decision-making.
Matthew’s practice spans transactional and contested matters, including business issues, debt collection, landlord-related eviction proceedings, estate administration, estate planning, and traffic cases. He has also served as Stoughton Municipal Judge since 2012. His legal and judicial experience supports a practical understanding of procedure, evidence, compliance, and the importance of clear documentation when clients are resolving disputes or planning for future responsibilities.
Matthew T. Roethe brings together legal practice, accounting experience, and municipal judicial service. He assists clients with business and financial matters while maintaining a broad local practice that includes estates, estate planning, collections, evictions, and traffic law. His background supports careful review of documents and practical problem solving, helping clients understand their responsibilities, evaluate options, and address legal issues with attention to both legal requirements and financial consequences.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Roethe Law Firm LLC
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Municipal Judge, Stoughton (2012-Present)
Licensed State
- Wisconsin
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Wisconsin Madison
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Awards & Badges

- Business
- Business Litigation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Employment
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship
- Health Care
- Litigation
- Probate
- Real Estate
- Residential Real Estate
- Speeding & Traffic Tickets
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Workers' Compensation





