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Donna Jayne Smiedt

Divorce and separation Attorney at Arlington, TX

5.0   10 reviews
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  • Licensed for 37 years
    State TX
    Acquired 1986
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found

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About Donna

Learn Donna’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Divorce and separation
    40%
    Including highly complex divorce cases.

    38 years

  2. Child custody
    30%

  3. Family
    25%
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Prenupts and Postnups, Uncontested Divorce, and Wills

    38 years

  4. Mediation
    5%

    12 years

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I am a board-certified family law specialist and have been practicing for over 30 years. I limit my practice to complex family law litigation, including complex property division, tracing and characterization case, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements and custody litigation. I generally limit my practice to Tarrant County, Texas but have also practiced extensively in Dallas, Denton, Collin , Parker & Johnson counties over the years.

Awards

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Client's Choice 2022
Client's Choice
2022

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Client's Choice 2022
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Posted by Soha | May 10, 2017
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My experience with Lawyer Donna Smiedt
I am living overseas and my ex-husband filed a case related to my children against me in the USA. I had a tight deadline to answer the court and needed to consult a lawyer who would give me the proper advice since I had no knowledge of family laws in the USA. Luckily one of the firms I consulted was the office of Donna Smiedt, who took the time to understand my issues and gave me the proper advice on how to proceed. I hired this firm who is currently handling my case in an excellent and professional way. Donna and her team have been so committed to provide the best service promptly and professionally: answering my requests on time, sending me updates on my case as soon as they are available, advising me on how to go forward, and most importantly making me feel at ease now that someone is handling my case the best way possible since I am living overseas. I strongly recommend this firm to anyone having family-related cases who wishes to get excellent and professional service.
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Posted by Maggie | June 30, 2016
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Professional Excellence
Donna is compassionate, knowledgeable, outstanding professional, surrounded by the BEST staff I've ever encounter. Her office has a positive atmosphere that put you at ease. I felt comforted and sure I was getting the best service. Will give this attorney, her staff and her office a 5 star for their excellent service.
Posted by Helen Bennett | April 19, 2023
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I recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable lawyer
"Donna J. assisted me in drafted some much needed paper work. She took the time explaining the entire process to me, answered all my questions, and provided many examples in plain language. She was quick to respond via email and by phone when needed. She was also very reasonable in price. I recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable lawyer that gives her clients the time and attention they deserve!"
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Posted by Zach | December 15, 2022
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Best attorney around
Donna was amazing to work with out of all the attorneys I've met she's by far my favorite! Thank you donna to you and your hard working team for everything!
Posted by Teri | July 19, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Take my advice! You don’t want to regret hiring the wrong person. Hire Donna Schmidt!
Donna Smiedt was recommended to me by a dentist friend of mine. He himself had been through a few divorces and knew who was good and who was not. Not only is Donna incredibly proficient at what she does professionally, She is a very compassionate caring and helpful person as well! She knew how to communicate well with both myself & my now ex-husband. I got an incredible settlement -fair & generous. Partly because she was able to speak in a non-confrontational tone with my ex and convince him that it was best to be fair. I’m quite sure no other lawyer could have attained those results due to his type “A” personality. There are so many examples I have of how compassionate and how she helped me mentally through what was the worst time in my life but we don’t have enough room here. Let me just leave it to say don’t regret this huge decision in your life… Make sure you choose the right lawyer.
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Posted by William | July 2, 2022
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Wonderful Advocate for a Father
Donna Smiedt was my lawyer and handled all of my needs. My divorce case was contentious from the beginning. Donna and her staff were instrumental in the success I had in the outcome. When there was a lot of activity at the beginning, she was always prepared and beyond capable. Not only did Donna adeptly handle the maneuvers of the opposing counsel, she counseled me on how to think of what was going on, what to think of myself in this time, and also encouraged me along the way. She also kept me focused on what was important and helped keep my emotions from getting the better of me. Donna was able to get a successful outcome from a temporary protective order, restored visitation with my children, and worked to get me an MSA and final order that I was satisfied with. She went beyond this and helped with errors that opposing counsel introduced in the final order. There was nothing more I could ask for. Donna and her staff were helpful and are why I have already recommended her to others who are going through what I went through.
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Posted by Maria Dunn | May 10, 2022
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Very Understanding
Ms. Smiedt was able to help my husband's case with his child's mother. She explained all the laws carefully so we would be able to understand our rights and the child's mother's rights as well. A couple of months after our case was over, an issue came up that they both didn't agree on and Ms. Smiedt took our call and was so understanding that things happen after the fact. Thank you again Ms. Smiedt!
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Posted by Chanel | March 15, 2022
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Can't recommend her enough!
Donna is compassionate and caring yet very experienced and no nonsense in her defense. She and her staff have been available to me at times I didn't expect to hear back and they have been incredibly prompt on top of that. I also appreciate the respectful and courteous way she has presented herself in court and in correspondence with opposing counsel. She has worked extremely hard to protect me and my son and I can't recommend her enough!
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Posted by Linda | March 11, 2022
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Best Attorney
Ms. Smiedt is the most professional attorney I've ever worked with. She is experienced, patient, knowledgeable and managed to take on an extremely difficult case and get better than expected results. I would suggest Ms. Smiedt to everyone looking for a family law attorney and I will continue to consult her in the future.
Posted by Tony | April 20, 2021
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Super Lawyer
I have known Donna since 2006 and am beyond grateful to have had her on my side. She is considerate, confident, and truly a loving person. My journey with her has led her to become a genuine friend of mine and I would highly recommend her to anyone! She will listen to your needs and pour her heart into being an advocate for you. She is unlike any other lawyer and will be real with you and take care of business. She excels at what she does and has a passion for winning for all of her clients. She will listen to you and make it her mission to help you throughout your difficult times. Additionally, her staff is very welcoming and helpful. As a person who has gone through two divorces, I would not trust any other lawyer than Donna. Her name, experience, and years in the business tells you all that you need to know.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founder/Attorney
  • The Family Law Firm of Donna J. Smiedt, PLLC
  • 2014 - Present
  • Founder/Attorney
  • Law Office of Donna Smiedt
  • 1986 - 2014

Education

  • Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1986
  • Southern Methodist University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1983

Associations

  • Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association Family Section
  • Director
  • 2013 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Tarrant County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Business and Professional Women's Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Arlington Bar Association
  • President
  • 2010 - 2010
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2023
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • Client Reviewed
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • Client Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Board Certified - Family Law
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • 2017
  • Listed
  • Who's Who Legal
  • 2017
  • 10 Best By State
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2016
  • Top Attorney
  • Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2006
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2005
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2004
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2003
  • Board Certified - Family Law
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • 1991
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Family Attorney | Dec 07
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer—she is an upstanding attorney who is an expert in the field of family law. Her clients benefit from her 30 years of experience."
Family Attorney | Dec 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Arlington Divorce and separation Lawyer Donna Jayne Smiedt
Donna Jayne Smiedt
Divorce and separation Attorney
Arlington, TX
Licensed for 37 years
Virtual consultation available