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I've been practicing family law in Dallas for 33 years. What sets my firm apart is simple: every matter we take—divorce, custody, property division, modifications, enforcement, spousal support—is priced as a flat fee. You know the total cost of your case before we begin. No hourly billing, no retainers drawn down in fifteen-minute increments, no month-end invoices that catch you off guard.
I moved to this pricing model because I've spent three decades watching unpredictable legal fees add stress to families already going through the hardest moments of their lives. Hourly billing punishes clients for picking up the phone, for asking questions, for being thorough. Flat fees remove that barrier and let us focus on the only thing that matters: resolving your case efficiently and correctly.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1993
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Posted by David | November 15, 2012 | Child Custody
Reasonable, Bright and Ethical Attorney
Had a seemingly simple child custody case where teenage kids asked to move in with me full-time. Met with recalcitrant and unreasonable respondent who's primary tactic seemed to be to delay resolution and run up billing. Chris handled the situation like a true professional, helping me navigate th...
Posted by Abby | October 25, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful guide during the divorce process
Chris very quickly and effectively handled my divorce and custody case. He was very direct and always answered any questions I had. We communicated mainly via email (huge plus) and he was always extremely prompt in responding to my messages or reviewing my revised documents. He took the time to kn...
Posted by david | October 09, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Chris, a straightforward and very informative lawyer,he is knowledgeable of the law pertaining to divorce....i recommend him
I am so happy with his service throughout my Divorce case....when he told me i will be going to court i accepted it with faith and it was just exactly the date he told me....his fee is very reasonable and i will always recommend him to everyone with a divorce issue.
Posted by Tommy | October 05, 2012 | Uncontested Divorce
Chris Schmiedeke is a great lawyer!
Chris is a great lawyer. My wife and I had an uncontested divorce but didn't trust ourselves do go through it without some sort of legal support. Chris was excellent and very responsive. Anytime I had a question via phone or email, he was very quick to respond and didn't charge me extra for it lik...
Posted by Erika | September 12, 2012 | Uncontested Divorce
Simple painless divorce with low cost
My ex husband and I needed a simple divorce, and had already agreed to the terms. Chris did a good job for a fixed fee. He clearly stated what needed to be done and completed everything in a timely fashion. He knew what he was doing and there were no surprises. He made this as painless as possible...
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Chris through an organization of like minded attorneys. Chris is an aggressive and compassionate advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is clearly passionate about his clients and works hard to help them meet their objectives."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
2006 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC
2002 - 2006
Attorney, Williamson, Wewers & Schmiedeke
1993 - 2002
Attorney, Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke
2009 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
1993 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
1993 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
Custodial parent ordered to move back to Texas and county of non-custodial parent
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2010
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