Atty. Amanda E. Schmidt
Amanda Schmidt was born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. She graduated from Washington College with a B.A. in sociology, a minor in psychology, and a concentration in pre-law.
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About Amanda E. Schmidt at a glance
Amanda E. Schmidt is an Attorney based in Glen Burnie, Maryland, practforg at Ward & Co., Chtd.. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2008) and U.S. District Court District of Maryland (2009). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Washington College (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Glen Burnie, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Amanda Schmidt was born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
- She graduated from Washington College with a B.A. in sociology, a minor in psychology, and a concentration in pre-law
- While attending Washington College, Amanda realized her dream of becoming a family law attorney
- She went on to attend the University of Baltimore School of Law.Amanda spent time during law school at University's Family Law Clinic as a student attorney, where she argued cases in District Court and Circuit Court for economically disadvantaged clients
- She was also a participant in the Center for Families, Courts, and Children, where she became involved in the Truancy Court Program
- This program offered a holistic approach to assisting at-risk youths who demonstrated truant behavior
- Amanda also interned for the Honorable Yolanda Tanner and Master Claudette Brown at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Juvenile Division
- Amanda also obtained her mediation certification while attending law school.After graduating from Law School, Amanda was selected to clerk for Domestic Relations Master William M. Dunn at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Family Law Division
- After her clerkship, she immediately went on to work for Ward & Co. Chtd. where she has concentrated on further developing the family practice of the firm.Amanda is a certified Maryland mediator and has her certification in Child Counsel’s Training from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Family Administration
- She has served in the capacity of a court-appointed attorney representing children in contested custody cases.Amanda is active in the Anne Arundel County Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association and the Maryland Association for Justice, as well as, local community organizations, including the North Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce and the Jeffrey Schmidt Scholarship Foundation
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practforg law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Glen Burnie are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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