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Michael David Schmitt
About Michael
Biography
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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Payment Methods
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Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Michael D. Schmitt & Associates P.C.
36 West Main Street, Suite 504, Rochester, NY, 14614
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Case Results (22)
Recommendation (21)
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Professionalism (12)
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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Payment Plans
Posted by Maria | June 06, 2014 | Child Custody
Amazing Attorney
Mike Schmitt is great! Very knowledgeable and reliable. Responds quickly to emails and text and the payment plan is very nice! Would highly recommend Mike Schmitt in any child custody case! Great attorney
Posted by Brian | March 06, 2014
5 stars!!
Mike Schmitt is very knowledgeable, has reasonable fees and payment plans, and was able to resolve my issues quickly and achieved the results I was looking for. Highly recommended!
Posted by Jeffrey | February 09, 2014 | Family
Michael David Schmitt
Michael represented me in a family court action. His services and responses to my questions timely and professional. I appreciated Michael's empathy towards my financial circumstances and willingness to work with me on a viable payment plan.
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...
Michael David Schmitt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
Daniel Fulmer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
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 AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Monroe County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
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.
Education
1999
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Rochester Institute of Technology
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English