Brett A. Schneider

Brett A. Schneider

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Springfield, MO
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

300 S John Q Hammons Parkway, Suite 701, Springfield, MO

About Brett

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

30 years | 700 cases

50%
Child Custody 25%

30 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 12 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico

State: New Mexico

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Schneider Law, LLC

300 S John Q Hammons Parkway, Suite 701, Springfield, MO, 65806

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Brett A. Schneider's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

99 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Brittany | January 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Brett & Amanda- genuine, aggressive, full of integrity, delivers results

We cannot say enough good things about our attorney. He was truly a God-send during one of the most difficult seasons of our lives. From the very beginning, his top priority was the safety and well-being of our children, and he worked diligently and proactively to ensure that we received a fair and j...ust outcome. What sets him apart is his integrity. He is an honest, ethical counselor who genuinely believes in doing what is right—no matter the pressure or potential blowback that can come from standing up for truth and justice. That kind of character is rare and invaluable. He was consistently responsive, incredibly patient, and always willing to explain things clearly when emotions were high. His negotiation skills are exceptional, and he has a calm, steady presence that helped settle even the most intense moments. When the storm felt overwhelming, he brought clarity, confidence, and peace. If you are looking for an attorney who is not only highly skilled but also principled, compassionate, and truly invested in his clients, we wholeheartedly recommend him.

Posted by Jamison | February 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great outcome.

Brett was very thorough in explaining everything I needed to know, communication was superb and always timely. I was never in the dark and we each stayed on the same page for the entirety of my case. It was clear to me right away that Brett genuinely cares about his clients and strives for the best p...ossible outcome. I felt completely hopeless before hiring Brett and now I’m right where I should be. I couldn’t be more grateful and I would recommend him to anyone 100% of the time. Because of Brett I now have time with my son when all odds were against me, he made it happen.

Posted by Jessica | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Not Your Average Lawyer

Brett is seriously amazing. I have unfortunately gone to court for custody issues with the ex twice now, and I've used Brett both times. Hopefully there won't be a next time, but if there is, I'm definitely coming back to Brett. He lays it straight to you on what to expect, and gives you the worse an...d best possible outcome to the situation so it doesn't surprise you out of left field. Almost every lawyer out there will make you feel uncomfortable, nervous, etc when it comes to what to say/do. Brett is not any of that. He makes you feel welcomed, makes you feel like everything will be okay (even if it could possibly be the worst outcome), and he works tirelessly on your case. I know Brett always has a lot going on, but he made me feel like I was his only client. Once he was accepted to take on my case again, he hit the ground running with what needed to happen next. I cannot thank him enough for everything he did for me. I highly reccomend him to anyone that is looking for a fair, decent, and no sugar-coating lawyer. Thank you so much Brett for all you did for us!

Posted by John | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

The only positive attorney experience I've ever had!

If I ever need an attorney in the future I will definitely be calling Mr. Schneider. There have been multiple times in my life that I have needed an attorney, and I have never had a satisfactory experience until I hired Brett Schneider. Legal battles can leave you with a feeling of uncertainty and a...nxiety, but I felt very confident with Brett at the helm. He is an excellent communicator, and I always felt like I was up to speed on what was going on in my case. Brett thinks outside the box, and investigates every possible resource that could help the case. He is self-motivated, and you won't have to stay on top of him to work hard for you. He was so attentive to my case that I often felt like I was his only client (not the case). He is very bold and straightforward, and if you want someone who will be aggressive, yet professional, look no further. I would not want to be cross-examined by this guy in court. We ended up settling out of court in my modification case, but I have no doubt Brett would have mopped the floor with the opposing party. I should also mention that Mr. Schneider has trustworthy billing practices. There were no over charges or getting billed at the attorney's rate for work the paralegal performed. He even got some court fees refunded to me due to untimely filing of some documents by the court reporter. In addition to his superior legal skills, Brett is a genuinely nice guy. My wife's father passed away during our case, and he sent a nice plant and a card with condolences, as well as, sincere condolences in person. You won't find a better attorney, so stop looking and hire Brett Schneider.

Posted by Sarah | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Where's the 10 star ratings option?

If you are looking for an attorney who is going to fight for you...look no further. This is a SUPERB legal team. He leaves no stone unturned, he & his team held my hand through my extremely ugly divorce, child custody, & order of protection case...I want to give him 10 stars. Having myself & my child... safe is worth far more than what he charged me. His math skills & attention to detail are really quite impressive, he caught all the inconsistencies in my ex's pay stubs, bank statements, & on my ex's interrogatories & form 14...my outcome was far better than I had even hoped! Yes he is expensive but far better to get it done right the first time than have to go back several times. He is confident in a court room & it really puts you at rest in a difficult situation. He came up with some really innovative ideas for my parenting plan that the judge praised him for. This is who you want on your side for sure!

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Brett A. Schneider's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Curran

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brett's a great lawyer. He's knowledgeable, responsive, effective and friendly."

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Erin Graf

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Deirdre O'Donnell

Federal crime lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Brett is a strong advocate for his clients and always has a strong grasp of the facts of his case. He commits his undivided attention to each case and works hard to attain the best possible result for his clients."

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Clayton Hightower

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very ethical and a pleasure to work with. Great advocate for his client."

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Jason Krebs

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I regularly send referrals to Brett for divorce and child custody cases. I highly recommend him."

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Harry Styron

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brett is aggressive and takes his clients' problems seriously."

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Joshua Neally

Family lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Schneider has been diligent counsel for all clients I have referred. I only refer to attorneys who I know will take up a cause as their own and work as hard or harder for their clients than I would."

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Cameron Vann

Probate lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Brett is smart, accurate, client-friendly, and timely in his practice of law. I can trust his work absolutely and have recommended my own family members to him for representation. Brett does an excellent job of obtaining the best results for a client at the least expense."

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Overzenia Ojuri

Car accident lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I give him the highest rating and recommendation. He has worked with and for me. I have known him over ten years. He is my most trusted friend and an attorney I also use for my personal business. That statement alone says a lot since I too am an attorney. He is the greatest."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

James T. Britt Memorial Award, The Missouri Bar

2016

Equal Access to Justice Award, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

2014

Pro Bono Wall of Fame, State Bar of Missouri

2013

Pro Bono Wall of Fame, State Bar of Missouri

2013

Certificate of Appreciation, WINGS for Life

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Schneider Law

Associations

2013 - Present

Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

Family Law Committee

2013 - Present

Missouri State Bar

1995 - Present

State Bar of Texas

2010 - 2013

Pro Bono Committee

2009 - 2013

Wings for Life

Board of Directors

2009 - 2013

American Bar Association

Family Law Section

Education

1995

University of Houston

1992

Rice University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

On the Law

Family Law

Languages

English

Activity

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