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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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36 West Main Street, Suite 504, Rochester, NY, 14614
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge
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...
Posted by Kristen | May 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent and Professional
Mike did an excellent job taking on my case at the last minute before the trial. He took the time to discuss the details even after work hours. His suggestions on handling some very personal and emotional communication matters were spot on! When it came to trial, Mike provided guidance and exp...
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 dan | February 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Completely Satisfied
I recently needed a lawyer for a criminal court case and i had the pleasure of working with Michael Schmitt. He was very knowledgeable with information pertaining to my case. He was courteous, prompt and treated me with respectful. He truly cared about my cases outcome and I would highly recommend Mi...
"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."
DUI and DWI lawyer
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.
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
1999 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Monroe County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
The Court finds that the maternal Great-Grandmother has not established extraordinary circumstances to retain custody of the child.
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
English