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 11 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Mike | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Helped me get my daughter back

I only had supervised visitation for 3 hours every other Sunday when I first hired Mr. Schmitt. Without an attorney I was not protecting my rights in court and was being taken advantage of. Although I was clean off of drugs for 5 years I still had a hard time getting my joint custody back. Mr. Schmit...t was the only attorney I contacted that personally called me back and gave me advice without scheduling an appointment. He seemed very genuine and he offered pricing that was very affordable. I hired Mr. Schmitt with a deposit and a monthly payment. During the pandemic he worked with me when I lost my job and when I didn’t have the money for my payments he told not to worry about and pay when I can. He still showed up to every court date early and seemed to have a fantastic relationship with the judge. He is very knowledgeable, articulate and diligent. I deeply believe the satisfaction of helping someone get their child back means more to him than the money he receives. After passing a hair follicle test that was demanded by my ex and her attorney they still tried to deny my overnight visit request. Not only did Mr. Schmitt see to it that I got my overnight visit. I also got an extra overnight Fri-Sun and a weekly dinner visit not supervised. Also this will be the first Christmas Eve overnight to Christmas I’ll have with my daughter in 8 years. I cannot thank Mr. Schmitt for what he has done for me, my daughter, her sisters and my fiancé. Now that I am back to work I plan on paying him every dollar that is owed and will recommend him every chance I get. I wish I could give him 10 stars because 5 just does no justice for the service he provides.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Amazing divorce attorney

Mr. Schmitt is a amazing attorney, from the initial consultation I knew immediately I had the right person in my corner to fight for my rights. He offered me a low down payment and a reasonable monthly plan to fit my budget, offered me a flat rate which took the stress off as I could call, email, tex...t and visit as needed without the worry of the bill going. Through the entire process he was honest and did not sugar coat anything, no empty promises just the truth! He has a amazing team that works for him and I am glad I made the decision to hire them.

Posted by Rick | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Incredible

Mike recently handled my Divorce case and I have to say that he was Fantastic. My case was fairly difficult and Mike navigated every step with ease, and confidence. It became particularly difficult at times as the attorney for my Ex would make completely inaccurate statements in court, and made accu...sations that were egregious at times. Mike knew when to respond, and most importantly when NOT to respond. He helped me stay strong, and offered me excellent direction on what documents I needed to provide to refute their allegations, he gave me easy deadlines to make, and was patient with me. Throughout the whole process, Mike demonstrated a great amount of Reason, when their side offered none at all. It was incredible as Mike laid out my case versus my ex's case - and Mike got me a settlement which includes A) A lump sum check for several thousand for the Buyout of our marital residence, B) my ex-wife has to pay me Child Support and Mike got me almost double what I was originally going to request, and C) Finally Mike also got me an agreement from their side that they will have to pay me half of a deferred compensation account my Ex had which will be another check to me in excess of $8 grand...... and Mike will absolutely represent me when it comes time to file that Qualified Domestic Relations Order. Mike and his Paralegals were very easy to communicate with, and quick to respond. (the office staff was great and very accommodating) and I would absolutely recommend Mike for someone going through a Divorce. Lastly was the cost and financial arrangement when I hired Mike. I was in a very tight position with finances when I started the Process (I Filed for Divorce against my spouse) Mike worked with me to set the retainer amount that worked, and allowed me a payment structure that took my needs into account (My needs and the needs of my two Little ones as well) Mike did not break the bank as some Lawyers can. he was very affordable, and made the whole process easy from start to finish. There is one word that sums up my experience working with Mike Schmitt - INCREDIBLE

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2015 | Child Support

Excellent Lawyer

Michael returned my first contact very quickly and met with me that day. He has been very responsive so far and his rates are so reasonable it just didn't make sense not to use a lawyer for my child support case. I am very happy so far.

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!

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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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