Joseph R. Schmitz, Attorney

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Phone: 336-714-2380

Fax: 336-714-2381

Email: Email Me

– PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Joe grew up in rural northwestern Iowa in a small farming community.  His father built a successful and enduring painting business out of the back of a ’75 Ford station wagon. While often working alongside his father, Joe learned a strong work ethic from an early age.  After graduating from law school in just 2 ½ years, Joe and his wife returned to the Triad to establish their roots and to begin Joe’s life-long dream of practicing law.

Married and the proud parent of three active children, Joe spends his free time with his family traveling to Belize, working on their hobby farm (which is home to a horse and miniature donkey, as well as several sheep, alpacas, chickens, and guineas), playing in the creek with the family dogs, and exploring the Appalachian Mountains.  Joe also enjoys cooking, hunting, fishing mountain streams, and he always has a home improvement project to work on.

Joe is active in United Family Church in Lewisville, North Carolina.  His faith is important to him, integrating it into all areas of his life, including his law practice, though he refuses to ever push his beliefs onto his clients.   While Joe gladly gladly welcomes the opportunity to represent clients from any background, his Christian faith guides him as he strives to practice with honesty, integrity, and compassion.

– Areas of Practice

• Separation
• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Asset Division (Equitable Distribution)
• Spousal Support (Post-separation Support & Alimony)
• Adoption
• Termination of Parental Rights
• Domestic Violence
• Mediation

– Bar Admissions

North Carolina, 2006