Christopher Michael Schmiedeke

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Christopher Michael Schmiedeke

also known as Chris Schmiedeke

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 390, Dallas, TX

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About Christopher

Biography

Predictable flat-fee pricing for every family law matter. Know your total cost before work begins—no hourly billing, no surprise invoices.

Predictable flat-fee pricing for every family law matter. Know your total cost before work begins—no hourly billing, no surprise invoices.

Predictable flat-fee pricing for every family law matter. Know your total cost before work begins—no hourly billing, no surprise invoices.

Predictable flat-fee pricing for every family law matter. Know your total cost before work begins—no hourly billing, no surprise invoices.

Predictable flat-fee pricing for every family law matter. Know your total cost before work begins—no hourly billing, no surprise invoices.

Predictable flat-fee pricing for every family law matter. Know your total cost before work begins—no hourly billing, no surprise invoices.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 34%

Agreed or contested, your divorce is handled for one flat fee quoted before you hire the firm. You know the total cost up front - no hourly billing, no retainer drawn down in fifteen-minute increments, no surprise invoices.

33 years

34%
Family 25%

Family law is all this firm does. Custody, support, property division, modifications and enforcement - each priced as a flat fee, so the cost of resolving your matter is known before the work begins.

33 years

25%
Child Custody 21%

Custody and possession matters, including modifications and enforcement. Where children are involved their stability comes first, and most cases resolve through mediation rather than a contested trial. One flat fee, quoted up front.

21%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

When both spouses agree on the terms, the divorce should be predictable from the start. Texas requires a 60-day waiting period after filing, and agreed cases can often finish shortly after it runs. One flat fee, quoted at your consultation.

15%
Adoption 5%

Adoption and stepparent adoption in Texas, including termination of parental rights where that step is required. Handled on the same flat-fee basis as the firm's other family law work, with the total cost quoted at your consultation.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2019 2018
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC

8144 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 390, Dallas, TX, 75231

chrislawyer.com/

Online Presence

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Christopher Michael Schmiedeke's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

164 Client Reviews

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Posted by Louis | July 27, 2011

Respectful

Chris was always there for me with questions or concerns. I am glad I chose him to represent me. He was there for me during a bad time.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2011

Great even at a distance

Chris and his secretary were great! I wasn't even in the state and I feel that he kept me updated on the status of my case. There of course were some bumps along the way but Chris reassured me that bumps are gonna happen. He was great and efficient and I would hire him again if I needed child custody... help. He gave me a realistic outcome of the case and it turned out better than I could have imagined.

Posted by Mark | July 06, 2011

Child Support nightmare resolved

I have had an exceptionally good experience working with Chris Schmiedeke Law office. Personal contact was mimimal, precise and helpful. My Child Support issue became necessary after the Texas Dept dropped the ball, DID nothing for over a year, month after month, shuffing me from agent to agent, and ...I had to fire them. I like many in this economic down-turn have extreme problems maintaining with old child support orders. By their own guidelines I qualified for a reduction of Child Support. I opened a case online with the Texas Attorney General, opened a can of worms! Chis to the rescue! For what to me meant a minimal charge; Chris stayed on the ball, through several contextural changes and resubmissions to change the order with the TX Attorney General, until the issue was resolved to my total satisfaction. After these 13 months of non action by the AG, and them telling me I would have to wait an additional 9 months to get a court date; (my son is 18 in Sept 2011 well after their court time proposal) I fired them. They suddenly found a court date (the next month) and Chris went to court for me. I live out of state in So California, and I never had to appear in a Texas court! Total time with AG, 13 months, total time with Chris handling the law talk, 4 months. Nuff said.

Posted by Natalie | June 15, 2011

Divorce

Chris always kept me informed and answered any questions I had. He was also realistic with suggestions and did exactly what I asked every time there was a decision to be made.

Posted by Elizabeth | June 07, 2011

Great lawyer

Chris handled my divorce - he and his staff were very professional and prompt in responding to any questions I had and they guided me throughout the entire process very efficiently - his fees are very fair compared to most lawyers that I had spoken to prior to working with him.

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Christopher Michael Schmiedeke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jake Carlson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Chris for a couple of years and he is an impeccable attorney and a great friend. Working with him is a pleasure. I fully endorse Chris and Divorce.Simplified"

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Burns

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an great advocate for his clients. Chris is extremely dedicated to his clients and and his profession. I would not hesitate to contact this lawyer for any help in family law matters."

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Dorothea Laster

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Schmiedeke and I were opposing counsel on a contentious family law case. He fought zealously for his client, but was still able to maintain a civil and professional relationship with opposing counsel. I felt that it he told me something, I could trust it. I respect and endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Hink

Unknown lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Silky Sahnan

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is passionate and well-respected."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Schmiedeke. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help first."

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Philip Vera

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this respected lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Regina Taylor

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Chris through an organization of like minded attorneys. Chris is an aggressive and compassionate advocate for his clients."

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Heather Quick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is dedicated to family law and his clients."

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James Newell

Child custody lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Peterson

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Ashby

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is clearly passionate about his clients and works hard to help them meet their objectives."

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Charles Jamieson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Schmiedeke brings to his practice his high intelligence, determination, tenaciousness, and compassion. He combines these characteristics with his first rate knowledge of the law and experience to provide first rate results for his clients. He and his office are also known for providing clients with excellent service and attention. He justifiably has earned an excellent reputation among his peers. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Gurganus

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Schmiedeke whom I have known professionally since 2014. He is very knowledgable about family law, is respected by colleagues, has a well-run practice, and truly cares about his clients. I hold him in very high regard."

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Meghan Freed

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Chris through a group of similarly minded family attorneys who are passionate about their clients and their practice area. He has my enthusiastic endorsement."

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Katherine Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Chris to be an excellent lawyer and well respected in the Dallas legal community. He is a great lawyer and a caring person."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jake Carlson

Estate planning lawyer

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Karen Burns

Family lawyer

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Dorothea Laster

Family lawyer

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Sarah Hink

Family lawyer

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Kelly Thompson

Family lawyer

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Silky Sahnan

Family lawyer

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Mark Clay

Immigration lawyer

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Philip Vera

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Heather Quick

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Regina Taylor

Family lawyer

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James Newell

Business lawyer

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Alexander Peterson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Scott Ashby

Family lawyer

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Charles Jamieson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Katherine Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Meghan Freed

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Mary Gurganus

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Thomas Greenwald

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Joseph Torri

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Dallas, Three Best Rated

2020

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2018

Top Pro, Thumbtack

2009

Selected to the prestigious Texas Bar Foundation, Texas Bar Foundation

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC

2002 - 2006

Attorney, Williamson, Wewers & Schmiedeke

1993 - 2002

Attorney, Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke

Associations

2009 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

1993 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section

1993 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Geographical Restriction

Custodial parent ordered to move back to Texas and county of non-custodial parent. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.

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Education

1992

Texas Tech University

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of North Texas

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Publications

2010

Texas Bar Journal Technology Weblinks

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Christopher earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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