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About Wilfried P. Schmitz at a glance
Wilfried P. Schmitz is a Principal based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Wilfried P. Schmitz & Associates, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1986), and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth C (1993). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Texas Christian University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Galveston, Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Member, Family Law Section) College of the State Bar of Texas (Fellow) Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Wilfried P. Schmitz is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 8 other areas of law
- Wilfried received a B.S. degree from Texas Christian University in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Wilfried practices at Wilfried P. Schmitz & Associates, P.C. in Houston, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wilfried P. Schmitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Wilfried P. Schmitz is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Wilfried P. Schmitz is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Wilfried P. Schmitz is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Wilfried P. Schmitz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Wilfried P. Schmitz is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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