Atty. William L. Schmidt

Atty. William L. Schmidt

William L. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, child support and 11 other areas of law.

Fairfax Fairfax 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About William L. Schmidt at a glance

William L. Schmidt is a Member based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at William L. Schmidt & Associates, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, formation, child custody, and contracts. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1973), U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1979). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 1972) and American University (B.A. Government, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William L. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, child support and 11 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from American University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at William L. Schmidt & Associates, P.C. in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Schmidt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William L. Schmidt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William L. Schmidt is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William L. Schmidt is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Business Formation

William L. Schmidt is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Virginia →

Child Custody & Visitation

William L. Schmidt is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Virginia →

Contracts

William L. Schmidt is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William L. Schmidt

Where is William L. Schmidt's law office located?
William L. Schmidt's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is William L. Schmidt & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Schmidt handle?
William L. Schmidt focuses on divorce, car accidents, formation, child custody, contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William L. Schmidt practiced law?
William L. Schmidt has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William L. Schmidt go to law school?
William L. Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A. Government, 1969).
How can I contact William L. Schmidt for a consultation?
You can contact William L. Schmidt directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William L. Schmidt received?
William L. Schmidt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
American University, Washington College of Law
- 1972
B.A. Government
American University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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