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 16 - 20 of 36 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Rachel | January 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Would Use Mike Again!

Mike Schmitt is experienced, perceptive, and knows how to work within the system quite well. He is responsive to your needs and questions and is available via text, email and phone. He gave me a great rate and we agreed upon a payment plan that worked well for the both of us. In addition, he did not ...disappoint during the court process and I was happy with the end result. I highly recommend him!

Posted by Amber | August 22, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I highly recommend Michael

Michael is the very best. He works hard, makes sure you understand everything along the way, he is professional, he listens to every concern, very timely on responding to your questions, and fights for what is truly a win in your case. He is everything you can ask for in an attorney. I can't say Than...k You enough for all you did for us. We had truly lost hope of ever winning any of the cases until you came and gave us a clean sweep. You restored in us that there can be fairness with the correct person on your side. I will forever recommend you to anyone needing an attorney that will work hard to for there clients. Thank you again for all your hard work and for making such an amazing attorney affordable to anyone. You earned 5 stars from us. We are team Michael Schmitt. Also a Thank You to Steve for making sure information was sent and received as well. This firm will get the job done.

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 kelly | March 02, 2014 | Family

Highly recommend!

I highly recommend attorney Michael Schmitt. Michael made my family court experience so stress free and he informed me with everything that was going on. He is very knowledgeable and knows right from wrong. He fights for you and stands up for you at all times. He always responds to my emails and is p...unctual for every court appearance. I will continue to use Michael for all my legal needs!

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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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