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You may have questions regarding the legal issues you’re facing. Michael D. Schmitt, Esq. has put together a variety of resources to help answer common legal matters. Take a look below to learn more.

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What To Expect After Receiving a Ticket
What To Expect After Receiving a Ticket

Are you being charged with a traffic violation and have questions about what to expect [...]

Benefits of Divorce Mediation
Benefits of Divorce Mediation

Do you have questions about the benefits of divorce mediation in Rochester? Check out this [...]

What You Should Know About Child Support
What You Should Know About Child Support

Learn what you should know about child support in this brief article, then give our [...]

The Role of a Law Guardian
The Role of a Law Guardian

Are you going through a custody situation and need the role of a law guardian [...]

Refusing a Breath Test
Refusing a Breath Test

Did you get arrested while refusing the breath test for a DWI? Contact our experienced [...]

What You Should Know About Your Criminal Charge
What You Should Know About Your Criminal Charge

Did you receive a criminal charge? Here is what you should know about your criminal [...]

Start Your Traffic Violation Claim Before It's Too Late
Start Your Traffic Violation Claim Before It’s Too Late

Were you pulled over and given a ticket? You must act quickly and start your [...]

What To Expect From the Divorce Mediation Process
What To Expect From the Divorce Mediation Process

Be prepared and learn what to expect in the divorce process before you start. Contact [...]

How To Win Your Child Support Claim
How To Win Your Child Support Claim

Learn how to win your child support claim in this article we have put together. [...]

6 Child Custody Tips
6 Child Custody Tips

Are you going through a custody situation and have questions? Check out these 6 child [...]

3 DWI Tips
3 DWI Tips

Have you been arrested or charged with driving while intoxicated? Check out these 3 DWI [...]

3 Criminal Defense Tips
3 Criminal Defense Tips

Have you been arrested or charged in New York? Check out these 3 criminal defense [...]

3 Divorce Facts
3 Divorce Facts

Are you going through the divorce process and have questions? Read these 3 divorce facts, [...]

5 Traffic Violation Tips
5 Traffic Violation Tips

Have you been charged with a traffic ticket and have questions? Read these 5 traffic [...]

3 Child Support Tips
3 Child Support Tips

Did you recently get a divorce and have questions about child support? Check out these [...]

Visitation with a Substance Abuse Problem
Visitation with a Substance Abuse Problem

Do you have questions about visitation with a substance abuse problem? Watch this video for [...]

4 DWI Tips
4 DWI Tips

Have you been charged with a DWI and need legal assistance? Check out these 4 [...]

Shoplifting in Rochester
Shoplifting in Rochester

Have you been arrested for shoplifting in Rochester? Watch this video for guidance, then call [...]

4 Divorce Tips
4 Divorce Tips

Are you in the process of a divorce in Rochester and have questions? Check out [...]

Violating Your Order of Protection
Violating Your Order of Protection

Do you have questions about violating your order of protection in Rochester? Watch this video, [...]

5 DWI Tips
5 DWI Tips

Did you get arrested or charged for a DWI and have questions? Check out these [...]

Types of Assault Charges
Types of Assault Charges

Do you have questions about the types of assault charges? Watch this educational video for [...]

3 Child Support Questions
3 Child Support Questions

Did you go through a divorce recently and have questions about child support? Read these [...]

Role of a Law Guardian
Role of a Law Guardian

Are you going through a custody situation and have questions about the role of a [...]

Costs of Divorce
Costs of Divorce

Are you going through the divorce process and have questions about the different costs of [...]

Hiring a Traffic Ticket Attorney
Hiring a Traffic Ticket Attorney

Many times as an experienced Rochester Traffic Ticket Lawyer, I am asked if one should [...]

Modifying Child Support
Modifying Child Support

Are you going through separation and have questions about modifying child support? Check out this [...]

Divorce Mediation Case Timeline
Divorce Mediation Case Timeline

Do you have questions about the divorce mediation case timeline in Rochester? Watch this video, [...]

Considering Mediation
Considering Mediation

Are you considering mediation over the traditional litigation? We are here to help you get [...]

Consequences of a DWI Conviction
Consequences of a DWI Conviction

As an experienced Rochester DWI Lawyer, I am often asked about the consequences of a [...]