Michael J Herrod

Schmitt, Schneck, Smyth & Herrod, PC

has served as a Judge on the Maricopa County Superior Court since July 2011. He was assigned to a family law calendar in June 2014. Previously, he was assigned to a civil calendar. Before joining the bench, Judge Herrod practiced law as a director of Schmitt, Schneck, Smyth & Herrod, P.C. in Phoenix, Arizona. His practice focused on adoption and juvenile law, probate and guardianship, real estate and civil litigation. Judge Herrod received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and German from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Judge Herrod has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys since 1996. He was recognized as an Angel In Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption in 2001. Judge Herrod has taught numerous seminars and continuing legal education programs both as an attorney and a judge.
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