Wilfried P. Schmitz

What impresses me most about Mr. Schmitz is that he is smart, tough, and a formidable opponent, yet stays within the boundaries of integrity. He has a confident, commanding presence, and while working with him I was often struck by his extensive expertise. He always took the time to explain every ste...p of the legal process to me in terms that I could understand, and consequently helped me get through one of the darkest events of my life with minimum anxiety. Even his office staff is kind, courteous, and very competent. If you are in need of legal assistance, then trust me, you want this team on your side!

If you are looking for a lawyer to feed your belly full of all the fluffy promises your heart desires keep looking. If however you want a lawyer that will be honest with you and set you with a realistic set of expectations, which he can and will deliver on; you will be hard pressed to find a be...tter lawyer than Wilfried Schmitz. Wilfried was recommended to me by a very close friend who had worked with him in the past. My friend told me that he had used a different lawyer in the past on his case and that he wasted a lot of money because he should have used Mr. Schmitz the entire time. My case was to gain primary custody of my child due to a severe change in living environment with her mom. Wilfried was very deliberate and realistic in giving me a good idea of what to expect throughout the case and always gave advice that turned out to be true and helpful to the situation we were working with. Needless to say we won our case. I will absolutely use Wilfried Schmitz for any future legal needs and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of legal help.

I was in a complete crisis and Mr. Schmitz came through for me with no hesitation. I had a very difficult case and was told by several people including legal counsel to friends, that there was no way that I would be able to win. At the very last chance of something positive having to happen and walk...ing into court for my trial, I had no idea what was instore. My ex and family just stared and smirked at me as I was in the court room waiting for the hearing to start. Soon after the hearing began and Mr. Schmitz, the mood of the whole room changed. Not knowing what lyed ahead as far as my life and what direction I was going to have to take, I knew what I was trying to prove was the right thing and Mr. Schmitz believed in my case as well. All I can say is as soon as we started and I watched him practice the law, I began to breath again and I sat back in my chair and I Just knew my prayers where answered. In my experience with having to find the right lawyer, there is nothing more fulfilling than having a lawyer who can represent you with the knowledge, wisdom, and guidance as I did with Mr. Schmitz, he not only helped win my case, but in my opinion taught a lot of people a valuable lesson of " It's not so much who you know, but what you know, and when it comes down to it , if you want a experienced, intelligent lawyer'whos not afraid to shoot you straight, I highly recommend you look no further.

Wilfred Schmitz represented me in a divorce proceeding involving my adopted teenage son and his (biological) mother (my wife) who emotionally abused him and has now since deserted her son. I am also a business owner. The case was complex due to me being a business owner and extraordinary due to me,... an adoptive father, getting custody of my wife’s child having only been married 6 years and being his adoptive father only 4 years. Despite the opportunity to pit one against the other, as most divorce cases present, Mr. Schmitz was level-headed, diligent, professional and primarily used a problem solving approach as opposed to a confrontational style. I never sensed he was only in it for the money. I was tempted to go to trial to prove the truth to the Court, which would have resulted in significantly more money for Mr. Schmitz. However, he advised me the settlement offered by my wife was an incredible opportunity and I’d likely pay her 3-4x more and run up significant legal fees if we went to trial. Additionally, I’d have to potentially split my business income during our divorce process which would have surpassed the settlement amount. Financially it was a grand-slam for me. Again, Mr. Schmitz, although compensated well during the process, could have earned double the fee if we went to trial and I’d have suffered a severe financial setback. As “wrong” as my wife had been it would have been easy for him to nudge me in that direction for his own benefit. Instead he had conversations with opposing counsel which resulted in a settlement that was incredibly favorable. He also could have easily tipped off opposing counsel of my financial position to serve his own financial purpose but he didn’t. My wife put forth a settlement prior to discovery being completed. Mr. Schmitz personally counseled me as well. He told me I couldn’t make her be a mother to her son. Paramount to him is the child’s vulnerability during the process. He frequently asked about my son. It was my only divorce, so his objective, experienced viewpoint of the process and my situation was priceless. His concern was genuine. She now lives 2 miles from her son with no contact; she repeatedly violates the divorce decree. If I engage a family law attorney again it will be Mr. Schmitz. He has proved to be a man of integrity. He is fair and is a comforting influence in a potentially ruinous situation. His staff was professional and considerate as well. With him as your counsel you will not walk away feeling like you were fleeced, either by him or your ex-spouse.

Upon being told to leave my home, I asked friends and business associates who they recommended for me to consult with, knowing there were divorce papers to soon follow this move demand. Wildred Schmitz was recommended many times over. From the beginning, Wilfred was methodical in his guidance throug...h what became a mine field of very dangerous decisions. Wilfred and his staff were extremely efficient with their detailed presentation case facts in a jury trial. Being a complicated divorce, which took over 2 1/2 years to bring to closure, I feel they gave me appropriate time and attention. I was always represented me in a professional manner. Divorces are unpleasant for all parties. Through all the unpleasantires, I can truly say I am glad to have Wilfred Schmitz and his staff representing me. Wilfried and his staff did a remarkable job in bringing my case to a successful end.