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Amanda Schmidt was born and raised in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. She attended Glen Burnie High and graduated from Washington College with a B.A. in sociology, a minor in psychology, and a concentration in pre-law. While attending Washington College, Amanda realized her dream of becoming a family law attorney. She went on to attend the University of Baltimore School of Law.
During law school, Amanda was a student attorney for the University's Family Law Clinic, where she argued cases in District Court and Circuit Court for economically disadvantaged clients. Amanda participated in a campaign to reform Maryland's domestic violence laws, and was part of a delegation that testified before the General Assembly to change those laws. She was also a participant in the Center for Families, Courts and Children, where she became involved in the Truancy Court Program. This program offered a holistic approach to assisting at-risk youths who demonstrated truant behavior. Amanda also interned for the Honorable Yolanda Tanner and Master Claudette Brown at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Juvenile Division. Amanda also obtained her mediation certification while attending law school.
After graduating from Law School, Amanda was selected to clerk for Domestic Relations Master William M. Dunn at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Family Law Division. After her clerkship, she immediately went on to work for Ward Pratz & Associates, P.A. where she has concentrated on further developing the family practice of the firm.
Amanda is a certified Maryland mediator, and has her certification in Child Counsel’s Training from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Family Administration. She has served in the capacity of a court-appointed attorney representing children in contested custody cases.
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Posted by Kathy | January 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Amanda is a brilliant attorney! Although we are not related to them by blood, we raised our two girls for years, but nothing was in writing. Then all of a sudden their parents decided to "take them back." We were devasted with grief. We went to Amanda hoping to get shared custody, but if that wasn't...
Posted by cindy | January 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I found the best little Attorney in Anne Arundel county. She is very .knowledgeable in her Job.. Always contact and keeps me informed .
Posted by Bonnie | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
From start to finish my experience with Amanda was flawless. She was always quick to return my calls and emails. If she was not available she would have someone in her office call me. She was knowledgeable and compassionate. I have nothing but positive things to say about her. I don't live close to h...
Posted by Jordan | June 2, 2015
Amanda was a ray of sunshine in a very dark period in my life. i had been struggling with "obstacles" other attorneys would not and/or could not handle. my case was definitely an uphill battle and although ms. Schmidt was quite honest about the difficulties we had to deal with,, she was unafraid to ...
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015
I retained Amanda Schmidt for a domestic violence case. I had successfully obtained a protective order against an ex-boyfriend and he contested it, and then appealed the order to Circuit Court. In both cases, her professionalism and knowledge led to the order being kept in place. She understood my fe...
"I endorse this lawyer. Amanda is an excellent attorney who is well respected among the legal community."
"I have worked with Amanda for over two years now. I've learned so much from her, and she continues to be one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I know. If I needed a family law attorney tomorrow, I would not hesitate to use or recommend Amanda. I happily endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amanda is very professional and strongly advocates for her client. She is a pleasure to work with."
"Ms. Schmidt is a very intelligent attorney. Her answers to questions on this forum demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the law. She offers practical and legally sound solutions to complex problems. I happily endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Schmidt is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and I highly recommend her legal services."
Child custody lawyer
2009 - Present
Associate Attorney, WARD & CO., CHTD.
1900 - Present
Attorney, Ward & Co., Chtd.
2009 - Present
Anne Arundel County Bar Association
2008 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association
2008
Juris Doctorate
2008
JD
2005
Bachelors
2005
BA
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Amanda earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Can she sign and notarize the agreement and scan/e-mail the signed copy back to me? Or, do we have to mail it for divorce?
17 May 2016
Will the judge be able to grant us a divorce decree during the scheduling conference date? Do we bring a witness to testify?
06 May 2016
Filing an answer/counterclaim to divorce case
27 May 2014