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%

33 years

34%
Family 25%

33 years

25%
Child Custody 21%

21%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

15%
Adoption 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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

Showing 51 - 55 of 66 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2011 | Child Custody

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

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 Greg | June 05, 2011 | Family

Excellent attorney in family law

I retained Chris Schmiedeke for my family law case surrounding a custody manner. He was highly professional, very strong in strategy, and produced solid results (he won my case). He was very knowledgeable during trial, and also in pre-hearing motions. I highly recommend him, without question.

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce doesn"t have to be horrible.

Chris made my divorce much easier than I thought it could be. It was a pleasure working with him on this matter from the very start. Most of the process was handled through e-mail, which left me time to handle other aspects of what was happening. It sounds a little funny but it seemed easier to get d...ivorced than it was to get married in the first place. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone that is considering a divorce.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Simply Fantastic!!

Mr. Schmiedeke made my divorce extremely easy and pain free, especially for me. A soldier stationed overseas and currently deployed. When I looked for help among the us army's available reasources I could not find any help. But one single email to Chris's office and my divorce went well and was over ...with faster than I could have prayed for. I was kept very well informed and all the work was done quickly. I would recommend this fantastic attorney to anyone who needs help with a divorce.

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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

2020

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2020

Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Dallas, Three Best Rated

2018

Top Pro, Thumbtack

2009

Selected to the prestigous 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

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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

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