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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Peter | July 11, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely Dissatisfied Client!

I hired Michael to handle a Family Court issue. After the initial meeting I was consistently asking questions and providing thoughts as I felt my case was not receiving the proper attention. His answers were always short and irrelevant. After nearly a year we lost as he failed to prove a case. Op...posing Council crushed us. This mishandling has cost me and my family tens of thousands of dollars. It is obvious my best interests were not a priority. Michael lacked commitment, law knowledge and experience. Don’t make the mistake I did!

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer around

Back in November of 2018 I hired Michael Schmitt to represent me in family court for an order of protection I placed against my mother and one she cross petitioned. I also used him for 2 civil court cases against her and 1 civil court case for my business, as well as traffic court. I’d highly recomme...nd. Mike is a no nonsense attorney. He gets stuff done and done right. He has been successful in all of my cases. After reading this nonsense bad reviews I had to post a good one. I can believe these people. Mike has never missed court or rescheduled on me. Mike is prompt and on time. When Mike is standing next to me in court I feel confident. Hiring him is the best thing I’ve done. I have used him in multiple courts and have been more than happy with the outcome. He is YOU’RE GUY. HIRE MIKE! I couldn’t of found a better lawyer. Honestly he should charge more for the hard work he performs. “besides me Mike” Best part is he calls me and doesn’t charge $75.00 for a phone call. He answers his phone and emails promptly. You won’t find a better family court-civil court-criminal law-traffic court attorney around. If you didn’t hire him yet you’re making your first wrong move in your court hearing already.

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 Ashley | March 24, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Combination of a good lawyer and a good person.

This is my first time entering into the realm of NY legal proceedings. Walking into Michael Schmitt's office I was extremely nervous and on edge. In the matter of minutes, I had my confidence and trust built up. To break down the jargon the court system uses is no small task, and I was able to learn... more about what was going on and our plan of attack without having to do any outside exploration. Not only was I able to feel comfortable, and even though my case is on the smaller level of importance compared to charges other clients surely have faced, I felt as though my matters would be handled appropriately and given their due diligence- if not even more. To top it all of, he and his wife just welcomed a baby into the world, helping to increase the level of comfort and humanizing his role, if you will. In a time of stress, and with serious potential implications, you need to have a lawyer that you can trust to get the job done, and that you can also respect as a person outside of the legal degrees and titles. With Michael Schmitt, you get both of these important factors.

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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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