Author Archives: Stacey Schmidt

What NOT to do in Court

We here at Schmidt Law take a great deal of pride in our reputation as a firm. We are known for our exceptional professionalism. It seems however an occasional reminder of courtroom decorum is called for. This was discussed in a previous blog.So instead of rehashing what is appropriate for court, this blog will provide […]

Common Salt Lake City Family Lawyer Questions

Family Law can be a complicated and overwhelming process for those who are not familiar with it? It encompasses several different services and areas of law, ranging from custody to divorce to power of attorney issues. If you’re not an attorney specializing in family law, you may have several questions about the process and what […]

Immigrants, a Remarkable Help in Enhancing Cities’ Economy

It is known that states such as Arizona and Alabama reject immigrants and are doing possible (and impossible) things to keep them out of their territories. Just to name a couple of their anti-immigrant actions, I will mention Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his law enforcement of discrimination based on racial profiling. Sheriff Arpaio is not […]

How to Find Quality Utah Legal Services

If you needed surgery, you would want to know that you had access to the best doctors available. Similarly, when confronted with a legal issue, it is vitally important to connect with the lawyers and services that will best help you reach your goals. Luckily for Utah residents, there are several directories and associations that […]

“SHOWING UP IS HALF THE BATTLE.”

I generally detest overused quotes and phrases. But this one seemed particularly relevant to my recent DUI defense work. I have prevailed on my last three driver license suspension hearings. Although I like to believe that I can prepare a mean cross-examination, my lawyering skills were hardly responsible for my recent victories. The police officers […]