Kurt E. Schnelz - a Birmingham, Michigan (MI) Family Law Lawyer

Birmingham Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law 100%

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

True personal attention combined with solid legal representation has been the hallmark of Kurt Schnelz’s law practice since 1985. Kurt is involved in every aspect of a client’s representation, from the initial meeting until the case is fully resolved.

Kurt’s dedication to providing personal service means that he works with his clients to develop realistic goals backed by expert legal advice. He focuses on moving a case forward timely and effectively, while ensuring his client’s rights and concerns are protected through strong solid legal advocacy.

Kurt is highly respected by both judges and fellow attorneys for his professionalism and his knowledge and skill in representing clients’ interests. He is recognized as a leading trial attorney in the field of domestic relations law throughout Michigan and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Past President of the Michigan Chapter.

Kurt’s focus on personal involvement, in every part of a case, means that he provides skilled legal representation that is tailored to the needs of each individual client. Kurt has dedicated his practice to ensuring that each person he represents is protected through expert legal representation, compassion, sound advice, and hard work.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Kurt E. Schnelz included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Certificate of Merit, The University of Strasbourg; Strasbourg, France
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Past President, Michigan Chapter)
Best Lawyers in America
Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Family Law
The Best Lawyers in Metro Detroit (Family Law), by Detroit Business
State Bar of Michigan- Robert P. Hudson Award, 2013 - Present
Super Lawyers, 2012 - Present
Oakland County Bar Association- Civility Award, 2019 - Present

Other Sources of Feedback About Kurt E. Schnelz

Included on the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2015 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list
2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Michigan State University, Detroit College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan, 1985
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Alma College, Alma, Michigan
  B.A.
  Honors: Trustees Honors Scholarship
  Honors: Dean's List
  Major: History

Current Employment Position(s)

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Principal Shareholder
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Languages

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English (Primary)
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Classes and Seminars

AAML Advanced Seminar, AAML, 2004 - 2020
Institute for Continuing Legal Education- ICLE, ICLE, 2000 - 2020

Pro Bono Activities

Lakeshore Legal Aid, 1995 - 2020

Bar Admissions

Michigan, 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan

Other Affiliations

State Bar of Michigan, 2001 - 2010 (Board of Commissioners, Member)
Oakland County Bar Association, 2009 - 2010 (Member, Past President)
State Bar of Michigan (Judicial Qualifications Committee Member)
Attorney Discipline Board (Member)
State Bar of Michigan Character & Fitness (Member)
Institute for Continuing Legal Education (Presenter)
State Bar of Michigan – Family Law Section (Presenter)
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers – Advanced Level Continuing Legal Education (Lecturer)
American Bar Association (Member)
Michigan Interprofessional Association on Divorce, Marriage and the Family (MIPA) (Past Trustee)
Statewide Mediator and Arbitrator
State Bar of Michigan, 1993 - 2020 (Commissioner)
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers- AAML, 2016 - 2017 (Past President)
American College of Family Trial Lawyers (Diplomat)
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow)

Fraternities and Sororities

Delta Gamma Tau
Phi Alpha Theta

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Contact

Birmingham, MI

280 North Old Woodward
Suite 250
Birmingham, MI 48009

Directions

Phone: 248-258-7074

Fax: 248-258-7084

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.swlawpc.com

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