Our Team

 

 

 

Lee D. Schuchart:

Lee D. Schuchart grew up in Marinette, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh where he double-majored in Criminal Justice and Political Science and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He attended law school at Michigan State University College of Law and graduated with a juris doctor degree. He began litigating while in law school via the Housing Law Clinic, where he became an expert in bed bug law and testified before the Michigan House of Representatives. While in law school, he interned in the Marinette County District Attorney’s Office, which provides valuable insight into both sides of the criminal justice process.

After law school, Lee spent 3.5 years working for the State Public Defender’s Office before joining the Schuchart Law Offices, LLC. While with the public defender’s office, he handled more than 1,000 cases and represented over 750 clients. Lee handled a wide range of cases, ranging from homicides, serious drug cases, serious juvenile delinquency cases, and OWIs, to simple disorderly conducts and other misdemeanors. Lee won multiple trials and successfully argued multiple motions to dismiss and suppress. Lee helped run the juvenile practice committee and was a leader in developing a strategic defense for Len Bias cases (1st Degree Reckless homicide).

In addition to state criminal cases, Lee also represents people who are charged in federal court.

He is a member of the:

  • Wisconsin State Bar
  • U.S. District Court of Wisconsin, Eastern District
    • Criminal Justice Act Panel attorney
  • Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin
    • Elected board member (2020-2023)
  • Family Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Former board member of the Children and the Law section (2017-2020)

  • Jackie Nitschke Center

    • Board of Directors – Board Member

  • Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce

    • Board of Directors – Board Member
  • Supreme Court of the United States of America Bar
  • Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin, Inc.
    • Board of Directors – Board Member

 

Scott Stebbins:

Scott is from Middleton, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, where he graduated with honors with dual bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Spanish. In undergrad, Scott studied abroad in Argentina, served as a Justice on the Student Court, competed in Mock Trial, and participated in a variety of student-led organizations. Scott earned his juris doctorate, with high honors, from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. In law school Scott served as the President for the Civil and Human Rights Legal Society, the Secretary for the Business Law Society, and as a staff member of the Law Review. Scott excelled and began further developing his litigation expertise through internships with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office, the William Mitchell Law Clinic, the Minnesota Justice Foundation, and more.

Scott spent the first five years of his legal career as an Assistant State Public Defender. Scott fought hard for his clients and earned a reputation for being willing and able to go the distance. He frequently argued, and won, motions to suppress evidence based on unlawful searches and seizures. Scott successfully defended clients at lengthy and complex jury trials involving novel issues of law and difficult fact patterns. Scott gained valuable experience as a Public Defender working on all facets of criminal law with cases involving homicide, domestic violence, drugs, OWI/DUI, and more. Scott represented juveniles pursuant to Chapter 938, children pursuant to Chapter 48, and both minors and adults pursuant to Chapters 51 and 55.

Scott continues to fight for and obtain favorable results for his clients. He routinely challenges constitutional violations of individual liberties in counties throughout the State of Wisconsin. He has expanded his expertise into defending charges brought by the United States of America in the United States District Court, where he argues motions and jury trials. Scott also acquires outstanding outcomes for clients in other areas of law, including divorce, child custody, guardianship, restraining orders, and more. Scott is proud of his practice as a guardian ad litem, where he represents the best interests of those most in need including children, elderly, and mentally disadvantaged individuals.

He is a member of the:

  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
    • Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney
  • The National Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
  • Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Rotary International

 

Mackenzie T. Christensen:

Mackenzie T. Christensen grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where she majored in Psychology and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She attended law school at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and graduated Magna Cum Laude. While in law school, she interned in the Access to Justice Clinic, where she assisted clients with expungements of their criminal record. She was also an Associate Editor of the Law Review.

Mackenzie has diligently worked to obtain desirable results for her clients. She has represented both adults and juveniles involved in the criminal justice system. She is also guardian ad litem. When she is not in the office, Mackenzie enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She also enjoys reading, running, and studying the Bible.

Mackenzie handles primarily criminal cases, but she is willing to dive into any area of the law.

William Reabe:

William Reabe grew up in DePere, Wisconsin where he attended DePere high school graduating in 2014. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire earning his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. During his time at Eau-Claire, he participated in several clubs including the Pre-Law Club and the Criminal Justice Association. He additionally played for the University’s Club Hockey team and engaged in various other intramural sporting activities.

After graduating from UW-Eau Claire in the spring of 2018, Will attended the University of Wisconsin Law School beginning in the fall of that year. Throughout his time in law school, Will earned a position as a Senior Managing Editor of the Wisconsin International Law Journal. He devoted much of his time to his studies as well as his role as a Senior Managing Editor. However, he did manage to make time to attend many Badger Sporting events and engage in his other favorite activities including golfing, fishing, and hunting.

After law school, Will returned to the Green Bay area to work at the firm. His main areas of work include criminal defense and family law matters; however, he is willing to dive into any legal area that he can be of service in. He prides himself on his work ethic and desire to provide exceptional legal services to all clients. Will has successfully represented clients in the family law practice area with favorable outcomes in cases involving child custody and placement. He additionally has represented clients in his criminal defense practice achieving favorable results including outright dismissals of cases he has handled.

In his free time away from the office and courthouse, Will enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys spending much of his time outdoors, particularly with his dog, Duke. If he is not attending any variety of sporting events, particularly Packer and Brewers games, he Will is likely to be found hunting, fishing, or enjoying the outdoors with close family and friends.

Leslie Boyle:

Leslie Boyle is a Paralegal. As a paralegal, Leslie’s main focus is Criminal Defense and Family Law. Leslie grew up in Ireland and moved to the United States in 1994. She is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and after high school Leslie attended Griffith Collage Dublin where she earned her Certificate in Professional Photography.  Later on in life she decided to go back to college and attended NWTC where she obtained her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies.

Matthew L. Van Grinsven:

Matthew L. Van Grinsven grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology: Law, Crime, and Deviance. Matthew’s belief that the criminal justice system disadvantages people accused of crimes lead him in the pursuit to become an attorney. Matthew earned his juris doctorate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. In law school Matthew served as the President for the Criminal Justice Society. He also participated in the Minnesota Justice Foundation and interned through the Minnesota State Public Defender’s Office.

After law school, Matthew returned to the Fox Cities and began practice primarily focused on criminal defense prior to joining Schuchart Law Offices, LLC. Matthew has consistently negotiated favorable outcomes for his clients. His main area of practice is criminal defense but he is willing to dive into any area of the law and  to apply the same zealous advocacy to achieve a favorable outcome.

Kaylie Johnson:

Kaylie Johnson is the Paralegal for Attorney Lee Schuchart. Her primary focus is on Criminal Law.  After graduating high school, Kaylie continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior where she majored in Legal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice, obtaining her bachelor’s degree in 2021.  Prior to joining our firm in May of 2022, Kaylie has gained experience in the legal and criminal justice field by working as a corrections counselor at a juvenile correction facility, and a legal assistant for multiple attorney’s focusing on various types of law.

In her free time, Kaylie enjoys working out, playing and coaching soccer, and spending time with her family and friends.

Kathy Mansbridge:

Kathy Mansbridge is the Discovery Clerk for the Schuchart Law Offices, LLC assisting all attorneys.  She also works as a paralegal for Federal cases for the office.  Kathy obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Norbert College.

Paige Reiswitz:

Paige Reiswitz is the paralegal for Attorney Mackenzie Christensen. She primarily works in the Marinette office and occasionally in the Green Bay Office. Paige is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in criminal justice. Paige strives to provide exceptional services to Attorney Christensen’s clients to ensure their legal expectations are met.

Paige enjoys hanging out with friends and family, coaching and playing basketball, working out, and rippin’ around on her jet ski in the summer with friends. Paige grew up in Menominee Michigan and graduated from Menominee High School in 2017. #GDTBAM

Julie Schwister:

Julie Schwister works in various areas of the firm related to finance and management. Julie attended the University of Wisconsin- Manitowoc, where she completed her associate degree in accounting. After, she moved to Green Bay and completed her bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin- Green Bay double-majoring in Accounting and Business Administration-Management, with a minor in finance. In her free time, Julie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, weightlifting, going on hikes, and doing yoga.

Nicole Jubin:

Nicole Jubin is the paralegal for Attorney Wiliam Reabe at Schuchart Law Offices, LLC. In May of 2014, Nicole graduated from Notre Dame de la Baie Academy and began a career in the medical field. However, throughout her journey she enrolled at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to pursue the legal field. Nicole received her Certification in Law Office Administration and continues her Associates Degree in Paralegal – Legal Studies.

Nicole is a dedicated paralegal who prides herself on her successes throughout her career. She believes every client and case is unique and deserves a proactive and zealous paralegal to support clients throughout the legal process.

 

Valeria Guillen:

Valeria Guillen is the paralegal for Attorney Scott Stebbins. Post high school graduation Valeria furthered her education in the Pre-Law program at St. Norbert College. She majored in Psychology and Spanish and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Spring 2023. She works closely with our Spanish-speaking clients. Valeria plans to attend law school, and hopes to become a criminal defense attorney.