Kevin J. Schmid
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Fort Worth, TX
- Family Law
Kevin J. Schmid is an attorney and the owner of Kevin J. Schmid & Associates in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Schmid dedicates his practice to family law, handling divorce and custody cases in Fort Worth and throughout Tarrant County.
Mr. Schmid earned a bachelor’s degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, and later obtained his law degree from Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas. He is admitted to practice in all Texas state courts and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. In addition to his law practice, he is an adjunct professor at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Recognized within the family law realm, Mr. Schmid was named one of the best family law attorneys by Fort Worth, Texas magazine several years in a row and was featured in the 2015 and 2016 editions of “The Best Lawyers in America.” He has also spoken on various topics of family law for groups such as the League of Women Voters of Arlington and belongs to the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
Professional organizations that Mr. Schmid belongs to include the Tarrant County Bar Association, the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, State Bar of Texas and The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. He has been actively involved with these organizations throughout his career, serving in many different roles.
Mr. Schmid is also involved in several volunteer roles including a volunteer attorney for Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas and Fort Worth’s AIDS Outreach Center. He also volunteers with Texas Appleseed, an organization that promotes social and economical justice for all Texans.
Family Law (100%): Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights
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About Kevin Schmid
Admitted: 1984, Texas
Honors/Awards:
- The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Nations Top One Percent, 2016
- The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Nations Top One Percent, 2015
- “Best Family Law Attorneys,” Fort Worth Magazine, 2012-2013, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Texas Super Lawyers, 2008 – 2017
- George H. Bush Presidential Library Foundation
- Best Lawyers in America, 2015-2016
- Member of the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation
- Kingston’s National Registry of Who’s Who
- “Best Family Law Attorneys,” Fort Worth Magazine, 2007 – 2010
- “Best Family Law Attorneys,” Fort Worth Magazine, 2001 – 2005
- Texas Bar Association, Moot Court Judge
- Moot Court, Baylor School of Law
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Tarrant County Collaborative Law Association, Member
- Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, Member
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, President, 2016
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, President Elect, 2015
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Treasurer, 2014
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Secretary, 2013
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Director, 2012
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Director, 2011
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Director, 2010
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Director, 2009
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Treasurer, 2005
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Secretary 2004
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Director, 2003
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Director, 2002
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Director, 2001
- Tarrant County Bar Association, Committee Director
- Tarrant County Bar Association, Chairperson National Adoption Day
- Texas Bar Association
- Licensed in the Federal Court for the Northern District of Texas
- Licensed by the State of Texas
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Appleseed Foster Care Project, Volunteer
- Texas Family Law Foundation, Member
- The Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, Member
- Historic Camp Bowie, Inc., Member
- Shakespeare In The Park, Board of Directors
- Volunteer Ad Litem and Amicus services
- CASA, Volunteer Attorney
- AIDS Outreach Center, Volunteer Attorney
- West Texas Legal Services, Volunteer Attorney
- Volunteer Associate Judge, 360th and 231st Judicial District Court
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- “Discovery on a Shoestring” Advanced Family Law Course, 2001
- “Child Custody, Access and Support” TFER and Child-Grandparent Access, Inc., 2000
- “Child Support Collection and Enforcement” Arlington League of Women Voters, 1999
- Adjunct Professor, University of Texas at Arlington
- Tarrant County Bar Association Mentor Program, Pod Leader
- Tarrant County Bar Association Mentor Program, Mentor
Educational Background:
- Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences, Honors: President - Pre Law Association, Honors: Director - Political Science Society, Honors: Vice Chairman - Young Republicans, Honors: Co-Sports Captain - Intramural, Honors: Blue Key National Honor Fraternity - Member, Honors: Southwestern Soccer Team - Member, Honors: American Political Science Society - Member, 1981
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Last Updated: 1/30/2019