Michael David Schmitt

Going through a divorce is one of the hardest things in life, and I am truly grateful that I had Mr. Schmitt by my side. He is not only an excellent lawyer with deep knowledge of New York divorce law, but also a professional who listens, explains, and cares. What impressed me most was his ability to... balance strong advocacy with compassion. He was always clear, honest, and realistic about my options. Even in the most stressful moments, he stayed calm and guided me with confidence. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, I felt protected and supported at every stage. I would highly recommend Mr. Schmitt to anyone who is facing divorce or family court matters. He is the attorney you can trust to fight for your rights while also understanding your struggles.

I'm so very thankful I found and retained Michael's services to represent me in my custody and child support case. Michael was extremely attentive, empathetic, knowledgeable, responsive and fought for me every step of the way. From our very first meeting, he explained everything to me and what ...I could expect and answered all my questions no matter what time of day that I asked. This was one of the most stressful and traumatic times of my life and he was my biggest advocate and fought for me without ever letting up until I got the outcome that I deserved. I can't speak highly enough of Michael. If you're seeking a Family Law attorney, this is the person that you're going to want to go with.

After my breakup from my girlfriend, I contact Mike about my best course of action for custody and child support. He gave me a free 15 min or so consultation over the phone on the best practices that I should immediately do while I made up my mind on whether or not I needed legal representation,... as it seemed my ex would reconcile and have some sort of agreeable, logical, mediation involved visitation for us both with our child. Unfortunately for me, and our child she did not, and I needed to petition the courts for custody. Mike represented me during the entire of the court proceedings, ending up going to trial with testimony, but my ex eventually agreed to a 50/50. This process lasted from about end of April 2015 till Dec 2016. Throughout the process Mike was available through emails, phone conversations, and text if I had any questions. Periodically we met to go over the case face to face. My ex started with the public defender but ultimately hired her own out of pocket lawyer to combat Mike’s efforts in the court. I had read the other reviews for Mike on this site stating he got into it with the judge, other lawyer etc. Please understand this is his job to stand up for you. You do not want a lawyer who will not object when the other council should be objected to. Mike is not simply going to lay down and let you be manhandled in court. You do need representation. Do not represent yourself. I recommend Mike Schmitt. Mike had payment options available after my initial retainer. You do not want to think afterward about a “what if” for not having good legal representation. I am 100% happy with the outcome of the court, and with Mike knowledge. I have asked him for advice even months after the conclusion, and he has always let me know what his recommendations are.

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...ertise that was invaluable. I highly recommend Mike for anyone going through a child custody matter.

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