John Schmidt

John Schmidt

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Shepherdsville, KY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

305 S. Buckman St, POB #1779, Shepherdsville, KY

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 27 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates PLLC

305 S. Buckman St, POB #1779, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165

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John Schmidt's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

136 Client Reviews

5 star (135)
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Posted by Jamee | December 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great advice for divorce

As this was my first time needing a lawyer, I was nervous and unsure what to expect. John never hesitated to answer my questions and explain them more than once if I was confused. He led me through my divorce process with confidence and reassurance. John was kind, yet direct and talked me through a...ll of the logistics to ensure the results were in line with what I wanted and deserved. Though my divorce was uncontested, I have no doubt John would have exceeded my expectations had we gone to court. Thank you for your help in one of the biggest life changing experiences I’ve had. I truly can’t imagine a better lawyer to help me through it.

Posted by Barb | October 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

5 star experence

I had the privilege of working with attorney John Schmidt, and i can say my experience was outstanding from start to finish. The professionalism, attention to detail, and excellent communication made a difference in my case. John took the time to throughly understand my situation, explained every st...ep of the process, and provided honest guidance throughout. I am impressed by his dedication and expertise in the field. Thanks to his hard work my case was resolved. I highly recommend John Schmidt to anyone seeking experienced and reliable legal representation.

Posted by Samuel Allen | December 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Friendship

John is an excellent attorney has always been like family. I would highly recommend John, he cares for his clients., always takes the time to listen and share your concerns.

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrible lawyer

This lawyer is working with the state on some cases, he picks and choose which child he is going to save... He allows the state to make all recommendations that goes against you and doesn't challenge them to save your case... He refused to present my evidence of a CPS worker wrongfully going to the ...police station putting a false allegation of suicide on me to help me lose my newborn baby that they took out the hospital and this lawyer and the one before him allowed them to give me a Neglect case... Neglect for a baby that's never been in my possessions or home with me taken straight out the hospital because my baby mother was incarcerated so it had nothing to do with me but this lawyer refused to fight the wrongful neglect case... I have reports to the bar association on this attorney so if you are smart please do not put your life or your children lives in his hands... Especially if you are a black man he will be too busy trying to flirt with you child mother then fighting your case....

John Schmidt

Replied last November 18, 2024

I think it’s good advice to come to court sober and not reeking of illegal drugs. I think it’s also good advice to heed a judges warning about being disruptive in court so that you don’t get kicked out of the court room. I think it’s good advice to stick around if you do get kicked out so that you can come into the court room when called as a witness so you can testify. I think it’s good advice to work your case plan if you have been through a trial and found guilty and then been through another hearing where the case plan is court ordered. I think it’s also good advice not to post on social media things that could be taken as threatening to people who are participating in the litigation. I think it’s generally good advice to refrain from posting pictures of an illegal drug with comments about continued drug use and CPS when you are required to be clean and compliant with court orders. I think it’s good advice not to post pictures of you holding sums of cash as well as other pictures of cash when you are alleging that you can’t afford to pay for things that your court ordered to pay. I think it is generally good advice to talk about the substance of the case, instead of always yelling and screaming racism, especially if there is proof establishing an issue that is not in your favor and court findings after having an evidentiary hearing. We’ve all seen a political party yell “Russia, Russia, Russia” and “Racism, racism, racism” to try to win the argument, but that’s not effective in the court of law especially when the facts are not in your favor. In fact, misbehaving in court and being disruptive will often times get you thrown out of court, or even walked out of court through the back door, where you will be fashionably clad in orange. I think it’s generally good advice to avoid either of these outcomes.

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney

Long but worth the read if you plan on hiring Mr. John Schmidt. My fiance was in an auto accident due to a medical emergency he was having. He was given a citation and a court date at the hospital by the police. We assumed with the proper medical records to prove the accident was due to a medical ...issue it would all be over. Well that was not the case. After meeting with the D.A. he stated all of our medical records that were brought were inadmissible in court due to not having them sent to the court or an attorney with an affidavit attached. Then we were told because of a "new law" in Kentucky he would have to be set for a pre-trial in the criminal courts. We sat down after given the above information waiting to get a new court date, I paid attention to how the attorneys who were there conversed with the D.A., Assistant D.A. Bailiff, and Judge. I noticed Mr Schmidt and the above people mentioned seemed to have mutual respect for one another. We went straight to his office after receiving the "pre trial" date and hired him. Patti, his paralegal, was AMAZING and we happy to say he was able to have the charges dismissed without my fiance even stepping foot back in the courthouse. John Schmidt is repected by the people in the judical system and that makes for a great lawyer to have. Thank you for all you did!

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John Schmidt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Homer Jordan

Child custody lawyer | May 21

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Family lawyer | Oct 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nick Mudd

Family lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent choice for any of your family law needs."

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Richard Schwartz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Johnson

Family lawyer | Sep 20

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"I endorse this highly rated attorney, and he is a respected member of the family law bar."

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Timothy Denison

Family lawyer | Aug 17

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"I endorse this lawyer. John is a great lawyer who is very conscientious and produces great results for his clients!"

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Paul O'Bryan

Unknown lawyer | Aug 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Hobbs

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 29

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"John's client reviews speak for themselves. He is a truly dedicated attorney and well respected by both his clients and colleagues. I would trust him with my case any day."

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Christy Shircliff

Family lawyer | May 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates PLLC

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Schmidt Curtis PLLC

2009 - 2011

Attorney, John Schmidt, Attorney

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Barber Banazynski

1995 - 1995

Assistant Attorney, Fayette County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

1998 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Attorney

Jefferson County Bar Association

Member

Hardin County Bar Association

Member

Bullitt County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Grandparents custody grab

Child restored to mother

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Education

2008

Villanova University

Six Sigma Green Belt

2008

Villanova University

Six Sigma Lean

1995

University of Kentucky College of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

N/A

University of Kentucky

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

National Business Institute

Family Law-CLE

2010

Kentucky Bar

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Languages

English

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