Matt Dodd has been in the courtroom as long as he can remember, watching his father practice throughout the South. After attending law school at the University of Utah (where he helped secure the exoneration of a wrongfully incarcerated man), Matt clerked for the Utah Supreme Court. He then moved to Montana and opened offices in Bozeman, Big Sky, Helena, and Livingston. Matt handles criminal, civil, and family law cases and enjoys teaching judges and juries how to help his clients.
Matt has regularly been named as a Super Lawyer Rising Star and, in 2017, Matt was recognized by the National College for DUI Defense with the Appellate Advocacy Award. In addition, Matt is just one of three lawyers in the State of Montana who belong to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
For the last decade, Matt has traveled nationwide to lecture and teach trial skills. He is a regular lecturer for the Montana Office of Public Defender and has taught many of the state’s trial judges about issues in driving under the influence (DUI) cases. Matt has authored several articles on trial tactics for family, civil, and criminal cases published in national and state law journals and he co-authored the book, Cross-Examination for Depositions, now in its second edition, with his father, Roger Dodd.
Matt consults, coaches, and co-counsels with lawyers nationwide.
Ysabella Roberts was originally from Sacramento, California but moved to Montana for several years in search of that small-town vibe that seems to be vanishing from most of the world today. Her decision to leave big city life became concrete when she was touring colleges and fell in love with the small town of Bozeman, MT. For many years, Ysabella led a successful retail management career but later decided to switch gears and study law. After working at Dodd Law Firm P.C. for several years, Ysabella has delved into her education in the legal realm by attending Gonzaga Law School. There she has seen academic success, has been voted in as a board member to multiple student associations, and has created a vast network. Additionally, Ysabella has had the honor to be a research assistant to a Fulbright Scholar and Professor at Gonzaga Law School. When not focusing on her academic and legal career, Ysabella enjoys developing her innate artistic talent for drawing charcoal pieces and enjoying the outdoors.
With a strong passion for helping, educating, and advocating for others, Victoria is completing her studies at Montana State University, where she chose to pursue a dual degree in Political Science and Sociology. In 2023, shortly after starting here at Dodd Law Firm, Victoria decided to expand her knowledge by obtaining her paralegal certification. Since, Victoria has been able to develop her passion and knowledge by helping our clients navigate and understand the complexities of the legal system. After earning her degrees and gaining valuable experience as a paralegal, Victoria plans to attend law school to pursue her long-term goal of becoming an attorney. Victoria is excited about the journey ahead, both academically and professionally, and looks forward to continuing to grow in the legal field while supporting the dedicated clients and talented team here at Dodd Law Firm.
