Michael David Schmitt

Michael David Schmitt

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI

36 West Main Street, Suite 504, Rochester, NY

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Michael D. Schmitt & Associates P.C.

36 West Main Street, Suite 504, Rochester, NY, 14614

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Michael David Schmitt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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... Meningitis and Mike came to my house and called me numerous times to check on me and my daughter. Mike went far beyond the call of duty for us and it will never be forgotten. Mike fought hard for me and my children and we got great results. I thank God everyday for placing Mike in our lives. Not only is Mike a great Attorney, he is one of the finest people I know with the highest of moral values.

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...nable and always willing to help out in any way he can. He has helped me being a single mother and all and set-up a payment plan in the beginning and was so helpful since I've never been in that situation before. He is like family and always reassured me in any doubts I had going into court and felt like he was definitely a fighter for my son and I. I would recommend him to anyone in Rochester, NY. Thanks for all your help as always, Michael!!

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...inning he took my case in stride, and recognized how important my children were, and just what to do to maintain custody. He really went above in behind in representing me in all avenues, helping us achieve the desired end result. If I had to go back in time, the only change I would make is hiring him even sooner. Great lawyer, and I highly recommend him!

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... off my shoulders, so I could deal with the emotional grieving and healing, yet still provided a great ear when things just seemed too much. Divorce is a situation that no matter how good you are at separating aspects of life, there will be overlap. Instead of making me feel uncomfortable and weak, Mike helped build on my emotions, allowing us to move forward strongly with proceeds to achieve the desired legal result, and also helped me grow stronger emotionally. The best possible attorney for a divorce case in Rochester, NY- I would recommend him time and time again, and have.

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...s nervous I'd be paying more than it was worth. A friend referred me to Mike's office, and she didn't let me down. Despite my case being "small" he gave it a great deal of time, care, and genuine effort. This was proven in the results- but even better was how I felt afterwords. I was able to land a top-notch attorney at an affordable rate that really took the time to care about my family and needs. If you're going through a case with child support and want results quickly, from someone who will pour his heart into your case, Michael Schmitt is the answer.

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Michael David Schmitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Fulmer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacey Romeo

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Daniel Fulmer

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

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.

Work Experience

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

Associations

1999 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

MATTER OF LEONARD E., V-11 (4-16-2010)

The Court finds that the maternal Great-Grandmother has not established extraordinary circumstances to retain custody of the child.

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Education

1999

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Rochester Institute of Technology

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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