Bill Murray has been with Schatz Law Firm since the summer of 2023. He provides representation to people facing criminal and financial challenges.

Bill represents clients in all criminal defense cases, but has a focus on DWI defense, where his approach has been marked by an attention to detail and a commitment to tailoring each legal solution to a client’s specific circumstances.

He also assists his clients with Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy and debt negotiations and is licensed in Federal Court.

Bill received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law, where he competed in three national mock trial competitions and received a Dean’s Certificate for Outstanding Performance. After law school, Bill accepted a clerkship with the Third Judicial District Court in Rochester, Minnesota.

Practice Areas

• Criminal Defense
• DUI/DWI Defense
• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Bar Admission

• Minnesota Supreme Court (2022)
• U.S. District Court (2023)

Education

• University of South Dakota School of Law

• • Juris Doctorate

• University of South Dakota School of Business

• • Interdisciplinary Studies

• South Dakota State University School of Management and Economics

• • Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics