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%

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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 18 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Matt | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Could not be more satisfied!

They knowledgeable, professional, reasonably priced, and clearly very experienced. I would definitely recommend Brett to anyone. Any family law case can be scary. Especially when it involves custody of children. From the moment I walked in they put me at ease, made sure I was informed about my option...s, and worked to get a resolution as fast as possible. My matter worked out far better, and more quickly than I could have possibly imagined. I could not be happier! Thank you Schneider Law.

Posted by Sarah | September 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

So very thankful!

A while ago, I decided to take the leap of faith and choose to find a lawyer to help me obtain a custody agreement. I live farther away than most, and looked through my town, with no luck in finding an attorney that would accept the challenge that was ahead of them. Mr. Schneider chose to take on m...y case, as much of the mess as it was. Through the year, we had many ups and downs, and many times that I wanted to give up, but Brett never let me. He fought for what was right until signing of the paperwork. He did not accept no for an answer, and helped me make the correct decisions that were best for my family! Brett worked extremely hard to ensure that I had the best outcome! His office associate is extremely helpful also, and would be there to answer any questions, even if they were ones that could be found out easily. They provided me peace of mind, at a cost that was affordable. Through the year we developed a relationship, that I will definitely use this firm for years to come for all of my needs. I appreciate everything that you all fought for me to have, and I appreciate the outcome of my case. Thank you Brett! To anyone that is looking to choose a law firm, please check into them. They are faithful and just, and will help you along the way!

Posted by Alexandra | June 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

THE. BEST. ATTORNEY. IN. TOWN.

Brett Schneider is BY FAR THE BEST ATTORNEY IN TOWN, in the state for that matter. I was in the middle of a nasty custody battle when my ex did something unheard of. I hired one attorney, with a 2,000.00 retainer fee (I will spare his name at this time) who did nothing. He filed a motion to set aside... and literally sat there and said nothing as my ex's attorney went on and on and didn't even share my evidence with the judge. After this I realized he is not a shark, he isnt someone that is going to fix this, or even speak on my behalf. I fired him and he respectfully tried to save his name so he gave me the name of another attorney to talk with. I went to visit him and he charged me 300 dollars to tell me there was nothing I could do, to basically give up. I was not going to give up, so my husband said we should call his divorce attorney (Brett Schneider) and see what he says. We made an appointment to go in, talked for a while, and he assured us there was several options. Needless to say, long story short. Brett made several attempts and did everything my husband and I asked of him. He absolutely did everything in his power to make sure things were made right. During this entire agonizing struggle (roughly six months) he communicated very well, weekly for that matter, if not daily. He answered every single email, call, and returned each voicemail if he were busy. He made sure I was clear on every little detail and made sure to relatively say whatever I wanted in court. In the end i got my two wonderful children back! He did what several other attorneys couldn't do or told me was impossible. If you need a shark, he is it! He is outspoken and is not afraid to say what needs to be said to get a point across. That being said, he is extremely tactful and pleasant as well. He also has a great since of humor and is easy to talk to. If you are looking for an attorney, he is the way to go! He made what many said was impossible, possible! His paralegal is also amazing! Communicated very well and called me when Brett was not available. Overall, five stars is just not enough to rate them!

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

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