Christopher Michael Schmiedeke

Initially I hired the Schmiedeke firm to handle my divorce case because they had an excellent track record based on my research using sites like avvo.com. I also watched a couple of video clips that Mr. Schmiedeke had uploaded on topics related to divorce. My sense was that he is professional, compe...tent and fair. I made my first phone call to them, and Ms. Shelley Campell answered all my questions and scheduled my consultation with Mr. Schmiedek right away. Throughout my case, Ms. Shelley was extremely understanding and responsive. Based on my experience, good family lawyers in Dallas tend not to offer initial consultation with the lawyer him/herself. Not only had Mr. Schmiedeke answered all my questions during the consultation, he later even offered to answer my additional questions via phone or email, as my ex spouse and I privately negotiated the terms for months. I retained the Schmiedeke firm for an agreed case. I appreciated this option. I initially also contacted multiple other firms to compare. I was appalled by the predatory practices employed by some other firms. My feeling was that they gave me an estimate based on my income and assets and then built “a team of coaches, therapists, and lawyers” around the quote. I thought they also tried to manipulate my emotions and stress in order to rush me into signing a contract with them. I much preferred the approach centered around professional legal services offered by the Schmiedeke firm. Ms. Amanda Moore was the paralegal who was in charge of my case. She was very impressive in her management of my case. She conducted weekly check-ins when my case slowed down due to other factors. She composed my longer-than-usual decree in consultation with Mr. Schmiedeke. At every turn, her response to the development of my case was way faster than what I’d expected. Even after a judge had signed my decree, she was still super responsive and efficient in setting up child support with the judge’s office, the Attorney General’s office and my employer. Overall I am very thankful to the Schmiedeke firm for filing my divorce case. They are knowledgeable, experienced, and good with case management. I highly recommend them, and would use their service again myself.

Chris represented me in a number of court proceedings from 2010-2012, that followed my 2007 divorce. This period, following my divorce, continued to prove to be very stressful. Chris was there, helping me along and fighting for me in court. The proceedings encompassed a range of issues associated w...ith child custody, child support, and the related enforcement (from spouse). He understood court process, both outside the courtroom, as well as in. Chris proved to be very professional and knowledgeable in all of these areas. He listened to my problems, explained how to proceed via the court, explained all of the options including pros and cons, and then listened to what I wanted to do. He took me step-by-step through the process and prepared me for my court appearances. His prepared court filings were very thorough, clear, and most importantly, enforceable. I consider my association with Chris to be very successful and would highly recommend him as a family law or divorce lawyer. Communication with Chris was minimized, but he was always there when I had questions and was always willing to meet when I desired a face-to-face meeting. Correspondence was usually via email, which he usually answered within the hour, but were always responded to the same day. Mr. Schmiedeke’s office was easy and responsive to work with. Billing occurred monthly with a detailed bill. Mr. Schmiedeke’s billing practice was very fair and rates were extremely reasonable. I fully recommend Mr. Schmiedeke as a family or divorce lawyer.

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.

This was a no-brainer! My goal was to find an attorney that was knowledgeable in child support modifications. The trail led me to Chris Schmiedeke. After visiting with him and learning that he would be a good fit for my case, I was even more happy to learn that he was reasonably priced. The outco...me to my case was great (as anticipated). I highly recommend Chris for your divorce or family law matters. Thanks again, Chris!