Amanda Elizabeth Schmidt

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... possible, at least visitation with the girls. Amanda was flawless in the courtroom and we were awarded sole physical and legal custody.

I generally don't trust lawyers. I know all too well how they like to fill your head full of hope, then give you a ton of excuses on the day of the trial. I know the trick where they smile in your face, tell you they believe you, then throw you under the bus in front of the judge. I wasn't sur...e what to expect w/ Amanda. I knew I had an uphill battle as a man accused of every type of violent crime imaginable in AA County, against a vindictive ex. I was trying to get more time with my young son, who I "share" with the ex. When I finally saw Amanda in action, in the courtroom, I was grateful and impressed. Amanda was the polar opposite of some of the crap lawyers I've hired in the past. She was well prepared. Her examinations were thorough and aggressive. Her arguments were logical and convincing. In regards to evidence, Amanda manged to enter significant items that other pricy, high profile local attorneys didn't seemed concerned with. For example, I had accumulated several years' of emails in which the ex admitted to physical abuse, a drinking problem, and a history of false claims. These emails were criticized by 3 more expensive, more experienced attorneys during consultations. Also, the emails were rejected as evidence at a hearing with Child Protective Services. However, as I said, Amanda had them admitted as evidence at our trial at the Circuit Court. As much as I pondered and scrutinized the details of my case over the past 4 years, Amanda pointed out important details that I had overlooked. Overall, Amanda and the team of paralegals and assistants at Ward, Pratz, & Associates obviously did the best they could with my case, under the circumstances. I can't say the same about other law firms in the area. Amanda is young, ambitious, aggressive, thorough, and competitive. From a cost standpoint, she is also easier on the pockets than most. I get a feeling in my gut that she is also more conscientious and morally sound than your typical lawyer. If I felt cheated in any way, believe me, I would bring the wrath of God to this review. I would want to warn the world. I would shout it from the rooftops. For all of the positive things that came about in my case, I credit Amanda and the team at W, P, & A. I hope she remains hungry in her representation of others, and moral among the many wolves she is likely surrounded by on a typical work day. In a nutshell, I have and will continue to recommend Amanda Schmidt, and will surely be calling on her again.

Amanda was great, she has been representing us since 2009 in an ongoing custody battle. She is on top of all paperwork and proceedings and very knowledgeable about the law and your rights. We have received what we wanted plus more in the standing court order regarding custody and child support. I wou...ld recommend Amanda and will continue to use her for custody issues in the future.