The Law Offices of Frederick J. Schutte IV were founded on a very simple principle: Treat your clients, honestly, fairly, and with dignity, because no problem is small to the person who is suffering from it.  In our offices, we strive everyday to fulfill that principle.

Attorney Biography

Mr. Schutte, the founding member of the Law Offices of Frederick J. Schutte IV, has been associated with the law since 1976, first as Police Officer, serving with Metro-Dade County Police Department as a Deputy Sheriff.  While a Police Officer, he served in various capacities, Uniform Patrol, Motorcycle Patrol, Detective Bureau, and Field Force.  Mr. Schutte was awarded the Medal of Valor, for rescuing and saving the life of a fellow officer from a rioting crowd, despite having suffered personal injuries to himself. During his work as a Motorcycle Officer, Mr. Schutte was selected by CBS News, 60 Minutes, to serve as an expert in traffic related matters.  Upon retirement, as a result of a work related injury, Mr. Schutte attended law school, graduating in 1989.

Prior to his law enforcement experience, Mr. Schutte served in the United States Army, as a helicopter pilot.  He was Honorably Discharged in 1976, for medical reasons.  Mr. Schutte has been a member of the Disabled American Veterans since his discharge, currently with the Suwannee Memorial Chapter 126, serving as the Chapter's Judge Advocate.

EDUCATION

Biscayne College, Miami Florida  1983

Double Major:  Psychology, Business Administration with emphasis in Advertising.

Florida State University, College of Law  1989.

BAR ADMISSIONS

Florida Bar

United States Supreme Court

11th Circuit Court of Appeals

Northern District Court of Florida

Middle District Court of Florida

Southern District Court of Florida

    General Bar

    Trial Bar

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

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Staff Biographies

Our staff and consultants are comprised of experts from various fields. 

We have a motor vehicle crash reconstructionist, trained through the world renown Institute of Police Technology and Management, University of North Florida,  Jacksonville, Florida.

We have a retired Lieutenant, from the Orange County Fire Rescue Department, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, trained as a fire investigator, and paramedic.

Consulting to our firm is an electrical/electronic engineer, specializing in optical engineering, with emphasis in LED lighting, trained and graduated from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

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