Matt Widmer is originally from Hagerstown, Maryland, where he attended high school. He completed his undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech, and attended law school at William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, graduating in August of 2005. Matt came to Bethel in August, 2005 with his girlfriend Megan-Brady Viccellio (who is currently a Public Defender). He has been working at Angstman Law Office since his arrival in Alaska.