Matthew Skau is a former prosecutor and occasional pro-tem judge with a background in international studies and legal ethics. He has been helping people accused of criminal misdemeanors and traffic infractions since 2015. He practices in a variety of district and municipal courts in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Pierce counties with occasional forays beyond.

Matthew graduated with his Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law. He has a Masters degree in International Studies from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Arts in English.