The founder of the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates PLLC, John has a personal devotion to help struggling families. The happiness and welfare of clients are extremely important to John, which is why he stresses that clients come to healthy solutions in their cases.
John grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and put himself through college and graduate school at the University of Kentucky. Later, he completed the Six Six Sigma Green and Lean programs at Villanova University and worked as a special education teacher, prosecutor, turn-around executive and consultant before going into private practice.
He is very active with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and other charities, which have come to influence his view on how he practices law. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes mucus to be thicker than normal. The thicker mucus causes issues in the pancreas, lungs and digestive tract. However, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has made great strides so those with the condition can live longer, healthier and more active lives.
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305 S. Buckman St, POB #1779, Shepherdsville, KY, 40165
136 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2019 | Divorce & Separation
Kind man who definitely knows his stuff
Originally saw John for a consult but ended up needed quick legal advice. the man was honest and communicated all my options very clearly. I am going through a divorce where the ex husband has taken almost everything I own. At the end of the hour I stood up, John have me a hug, and told me not to wor...
Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Awesome Attorney!!
John was great! He showed compassion and the will to help me thru a nasty divorce!! I'm grateful for him, helping me realize that I did have strength and courage to face my situation. Thanks John!
Posted by Karen | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great Family Attorney- Highly recommend
I highly recommend John Schmidt. He and his team are professional and attentive. I'm very impressed with the level of communication I recieved. John effectively argued my case which resulted in us winning our case. He was prepared, engaged, kind and sincere. To me, he was exactly what I was loo...
Posted by Brandon | August 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
An awesome lawyer
He took all of the facts into account and made sure that he did everything to get our baby back. We could never thank him enough for what he's done and the effort he put in. He saw that what was going on was wrong and made it a point that he would get her back for us. Thank you John
Posted by Jennifer | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Incredible attorney
I received some unfortunate news regarding our new school district after having moved into our new home. Having found out that my daughter would no longer be able to attend our preferred school, I was devastated. With only a couple of weeks left of summer break, I knew that I needed help, and fast. I...
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a great lawyer who is very conscientious and produces great results for his clients!"
"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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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
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
1998 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationAttorney
Member
Member
Member
Child restored to mother
2008
Six Sigma Green Belt
2008
Six Sigma Lean
1995
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
N/A
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Family Law-CLE
2010
Tools For Setting Up A Small Practice
English
Legal Answers
Divorce and visitation with DVO in place?
22 Sep 2017
How can social workers and judge keep children from returning to the parent and stop visitation when no evidence of abuse
08 Sep 2017
How can the courts and CPS take my parental rights away?
06 Sep 2017