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As a Rochester Divorce Attorney I have handled million-dollar divorce cases and high-profile murder trials throughout New York state courts. Regardless of the case, I always take the time to care for the individual needs of my clients.
I have more than 20 years of trial experience focused on family law and criminal defense matters. I am also skilled with the analysis and resolution of property division problems in divorce cases of all kinds.
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36 West Main Street, Suite 504, Rochester, NY, 14614
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Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Lindsay | February 05, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
5 Stars All Day Long
My divorce was finalized in December 2012. It, as you can imagine was a very rough time for me and my children. Mike was truly amazing throughout the whole process. Not only did he take care of us professionally, but during the course of the divorce, I lost my 16 year old son to a very rare form of...
Posted by Katie | February 03, 2014 | Family
Team Michael Schmitt A+++
Michael and his team have been absolutely FANTASTIC. He has helped me since day one when I needed an attorney and has always been professional and so kind to my family and I. Whenever I hear friends or family needing assistance in the family law, I've always referred his name. His fees are VERY reaso...
Posted by Kathryn | April 05, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Comes through when it matters most
When I came into Michael Schmitt's office, I was a near wreck. Divorce is hard enough, but worrying about your children is the worst feeling in the world. He organized my case with no problem; was extremely professional while still being a comforting person in a time of great stress. From the beg...
Posted by Kira | April 04, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Committed and compassionate
Mike is a great lawyer who doesn't give up being a compassionate individual for results. My divorce, as I'm sure it is for everyone, is an emotionally damning and endlessly exhausting. Choosing Mike Schmitt to represent me in my divorce was the best decision I could have ever made. He took the burden...
Posted by Michelle | April 04, 2013 | Child Support
Your case may be small, but he'll handle it in a big way
When I went to Michael Schmitt's office, I was a bit nervous that my child support case was too trivial to be treated with care. This was an example of just regular unpaid child support, nothing overwhelming or all-too-horrifying. Also, here I was going to see a lawyer about not receiving money- I wa...
"Mike Schmitt is one of the best family law lawyers in the Rochester area. He is also the most zealous advocate for clients. His strong belief that is he should fight for his clients rights and not give up just to settle a case, whether it be in a criminal case or a divorce of a family court matter. His knowledge and experience are unsurpassed. One of his greatest assets is that he is a former Monroe County Attorney handling hundreds of child support cases. No one is better sutied to handle a family court case in our area. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI lawyer
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
2014-2015 PRO BONO HONOR ROLL, Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc.
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Michael D. Schmitt & Associates P.C.
2005 - 2010
Partner, Romeo & Schmitt P.C.
2000 - 2005
Prosecuting Attorney, Monroe County Law Department
1999 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Monroe County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
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1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
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