Laurie Kay Schmitt

Laurie Kay Schmitt

3.4
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Family

401 Hall Street, Suite 112D, P.O. Box 35, Grand Rapids, MI

About Laurie

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Results oriented attorney providing quality, affordable legal service. Client services: divorce, paternity, custody, parenting time, spousal support, and child support.

14 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 13 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2012

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

SCHMITT LAW, PLLC

401 Hall Street, Suite 112D, P.O. Box 35, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Laurie Kay Schmitt's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Terrible Lawyer

Laurie was my divorce lawyer and did a terrible job. She didn’t read through things from the other lawyer and expected me to do it. She did not listen to me at all and ended up screwing me over! Then, instead of handling the QDRO, which is part of a divorce settlement, she tells me she doesn’t handle... that and I’ll have to find someone else to do it! She was just terrible!

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2014 | Child Custody

Outstanding service! Amazing results!

I highly recommend Laurie. She's incredibly knowledgable, driven, and professional while being very friendly and compassionate. I liked that she is direct, timely in returning calls and filing paperwork. She is understanding and willing to answer any questions or concerns. She helped me through a ve...ry difficult custody case and the results were outstanding! To say I'm pleased with the results would be an understatement. I would recommend her to family.

Posted by Laurie B | February 14, 2014 | Family

Someone who will fight for your rights.

Laurie has been working very hard for me on my very difficult Divorce case. She is extremely knowledgeable in Family Law. She has kept me informed every step of the way. She is professional and trustworthy. At the same time she is caring and compassionate. If you are a women struggling with the ...challenges and decisions of divorce, definitely give Laurie a call. She will even work with you on an affordable payment plan.

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Laurie Kay Schmitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Maesen

Child custody lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Great attorney. Really knows her stuff and is very tenacious and on top of things."

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Victoria Smith

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a true professional. It is clear from working with Laurie that she advocates for her clients and strives to educate her clients about the process and their options. Laurie treats her colleagues with respect and courtesy and is a pleasure to work with."

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James Newell

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Laurie. She is well respected among fellow lawyers."

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Michael Haskell

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Other

"A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Catchick

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Victoria Smith

Family lawyer

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Michael Haskell

Family lawyer

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Jan Otto

Family lawyer

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J. Catchick

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Family Law Certificate, ICLE

2014

Certificate of Completion, Collaborative Practice Institute of MI

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Schmitt Law, PLLC

2011 - 2011

Clerk, Conroy Law Office

2004 - 2009

Paralegal, Rector Law Office

2002 - 2004

Paralegal, Sterns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson

1996 - 1999

Paralegal, Scruggs & Charmichael

1996 - 1996

Paralegal, Warren Law Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

2014 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Professionals of West Michigan

2012 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

The Elks Club

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Termination of mother's rights

Successfully defended Mother

Divorce

Succesffuly defended Mother and she was granted custody

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Education

2012

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Colorado State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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