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Brian
31 Jul, 2024
After getting off the phone with Michael Schmitt the first time we spoke, I knew he was top notch. Respectful, Composed, Experienced and Polite were my first thoughts.
He is solid in his approach, has it handled and knows how to negotiate any maze of difficult cases. His office staff are high class and professional. Prompt replies to calls and emails are the norm for the law office of Michael Schmitt. You will not be disappointed.
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Robert
31 Oct, 2022
I'm so very thankful I found and retained Michael's services to represent me in my custody and child support case. Michael was extremely attentive, empathetic, knowledgeable, responsive and fought for me every step of the way.
From our very first meeting, he explained everything to me and what I could expect and answered all my questions no matter what time of day that I asked. This was one of the most stressful and traumatic times of my life and he was my biggest advocate and fought for me without ever letting up until I got the outcome that I deserved. I can't speak highly enough of Michael. If you're seeking a Family Law attorney, this is the person that you're going to want to go with.
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Richard
07 Jun, 2022
From the first day I met Mr. Schmitt he was very welcoming and concerned for me and my situation. My father passed away and I took in my siblings which he had custody of so we can all stay together. I was having issues with a custody battle and the possibility of them getting split up which I didn’t want and he came to my rescue!! Mr. Schmitt is one of the best family lawyers and was able to keep me and siblings together thanks for all you have done for me and my family!!!
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Mike
19 Oct, 2020
I only had supervised visitation for 3 hours every other Sunday when I first hired Mr. Schmitt. Without an attorney I was not protecting my rights in court and was being taken advantage of. Although I was clean off of drugs for 5 years I still had a hard time getting my joint custody back. Mr. Schmitt was the only attorney I contacted that personally called me back and gave me advice without scheduling an appointment. He seemed very genuine and he offered pricing that was very affordable. I hired Mr. Schmitt with a deposit and a monthly payment. During the pandemic he worked with me when I lost my job and when I didn’t have the money for my payments he told not to worry about and pay when I can. He still showed up to every court date early and seemed to have a fantastic relationship with the judge. He is very knowledgeable, articulate and diligent. I deeply believe the satisfaction of helping someone get their child back means more to him than the money he receives. After passing a hair follicle test that was demanded by my ex and her attorney they still tried to deny my overnight visit request. Not only did Mr. Schmitt see to it that I got my overnight visit. I also got an extra overnight Fri-Sun and a weekly dinner visit not supervised. Also this will be the first Christmas Eve overnight to Christmas I’ll have with my daughter in 8 years. I cannot thank Mr. Schmitt for what he has done for me, my daughter, her sisters and my fiancé. Now that I am back to work I plan on paying him every dollar that is owed and will recommend him every chance I get. I wish I could give him 10 stars because 5 just does no justice for the service he provides.
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Anonymous
05 Sep, 2019
Mike assisted me with obtaining child support from my child's father. I received more than what I expected. Mike and his staff stayed in communication with me and kept me updated throughout the entire process. Extremely professional, he definitely made a stressful situation much more tranquil.
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Anonymous
21 May, 2019
Back in November of 2018 I hired Michael Schmitt to represent me in family court for an order of protection I placed against my mother and one she cross petitioned. I also used him for 2 civil court cases against her and 1 civil court case for my business, as well as traffic court. I’d highly recommend. Mike is a no nonsense attorney. He gets stuff done and done right. He has been successful in all of my cases. After reading this nonsense bad reviews I had to post a good one. I can believe these people. Mike has never missed court or rescheduled on me. Mike is prompt and on time. When Mike is standing next to me in court I feel confident. Hiring him is the best thing I’ve done. I have used him in multiple courts and have been more than happy with the outcome. He is YOU’RE GUY. HIRE MIKE! I couldn’t of found a better lawyer. Honestly he should charge more for the hard work he performs. “besides me Mike” Best part is he calls me and doesn’t charge $75.00 for a phone call. He answers his phone and emails promptly. You won’t find a better family court-civil court-criminal law-traffic court attorney around. If you didn’t hire him yet you’re making your first wrong move in your court hearing already.
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Anonymous
31 Aug, 2018
Mr. Schmitt is a amazing attorney, from the initial consultation I knew immediately I had the right person in my corner to fight for my rights. He offered me a low down payment and a reasonable monthly plan to fit my budget, offered me a flat rate which took the stress off as I could call, email, text and visit as needed without the worry of the bill going. Through the entire process he was honest and did not sugar coat anything, no empty promises just the truth! He has a amazing team that works for him and I am glad I made the decision to hire them.
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Joe
19 May, 2017
After my breakup from my girlfriend, I contact Mike about my best course of action for custody and child support. He gave me a free 15 min or so consultation over the phone on the best practices that I should immediately do while I made up my mind on whether or not I needed legal representation, as it seemed my ex would reconcile and have some sort of agreeable, logical, mediation involved visitation for us both with our child. Unfortunately for me, and our child she did not, and I needed to petition the courts for custody.
Mike represented me during the entire of the court proceedings, ending up going to trial with testimony, but my ex eventually agreed to a 50/50. This process lasted from about end of April 2015 till Dec 2016. Throughout the process Mike was available through emails, phone conversations, and text if I had any questions. Periodically we met to go over the case face to face. My ex started with the public defender but ultimately hired her own out of pocket lawyer to combat Mike’s efforts in the court.
I had read the other reviews for Mike on this site stating he got into it with the judge, other lawyer etc. Please understand this is his job to stand up for you. You do not want a lawyer who will not object when the other council should be objected to. Mike is not simply going to lay down and let you be manhandled in court.
You do need representation. Do not represent yourself. I recommend Mike Schmitt. Mike had payment options available after my initial retainer. You do not want to think afterward about a “what if” for not having good legal representation. I am 100% happy with the outcome of the court, and with Mike knowledge. I have asked him for advice even months after the conclusion, and he has always let me know what his recommendations are.
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Kristen
07 May, 2017
Mike did an excellent job taking on my case at the last minute before the trial. He took the time to discuss the details even after work hours.
His suggestions on handling some very personal and emotional communication matters were spot on!
When it came to trial, Mike provided guidance and expertise that was invaluable.
I highly recommend Mike for anyone going through a child custody matter.
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Rick
09 Aug, 2016
Mike recently handled my Divorce case and I have to say that he was Fantastic. My case was fairly difficult and Mike navigated every step with ease, and confidence. It became particularly difficult at times as the attorney for my Ex would make completely inaccurate statements in court, and made accusations that were egregious at times. Mike knew when to respond, and most importantly when NOT to respond. He helped me stay strong, and offered me excellent direction on what documents I needed to provide to refute their allegations, he gave me easy deadlines to make, and was patient with me. Throughout the whole process, Mike demonstrated a great amount of Reason, when their side offered none at all. It was incredible as Mike laid out my case versus my ex's case - and Mike got me a settlement which includes A) A lump sum check for several thousand for the Buyout of our marital residence, B) my ex-wife has to pay me Child Support and Mike got me almost double what I was originally going to request, and C) Finally Mike also got me an agreement from their side that they will have to pay me half of a deferred compensation account my Ex had which will be another check to me in excess of $8 grand...... and Mike will absolutely represent me when it comes time to file that Qualified Domestic Relations Order. Mike and his Paralegals were very easy to communicate with, and quick to respond. (the office staff was great and very accommodating) and I would absolutely recommend Mike for someone going through a Divorce. Lastly was the cost and financial arrangement when I hired Mike. I was in a very tight position with finances when I started the Process (I Filed for Divorce against my spouse) Mike worked with me to set the retainer amount that worked, and allowed me a payment structure that took my needs into account (My needs and the needs of my two Little ones as well) Mike did not break the bank as some Lawyers can. he was very affordable, and made the whole process easy from start to finish. There is one word that sums up my experience working with Mike Schmitt - INCREDIBLE
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Peter
29 Jan, 2016
Mike will end all your distrust and annoyance associated with legal proceedings. He handled my divorce and did an amazing job keeping it out of court and getting me what I wanted. He was there to talk to the whole time and made me feel he was on my side by his comments and advice. He is now representing my girlfriend for her custody battle and he was the only lawyer we would contact to handle the case. He is truly a good person which is hard to find with people associated with the law in this country. Thank you Mike for everything you have done for me and for everything you are doing for my girlfriend.
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Meghan
23 Aug, 2015
Mike is amazing !!! He's handling two child support cases and two custdity cases . he is also dealing with my charges in Greece and is helping my bf with his divorce . I spend a lot of time with mike in court and I can deffently say he's awesome!!! He always texted right back , e-mails and calls too .
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