Crystal L. Carey

Crystal L. Carey is a Director at Schmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A. in Delaware. Her practice includes domestic relations law, guardianships, real property law, and residential real estate. Carey represents individuals and families in matters that can affect relationships, decision-making authority, and property ownership. Her work combines courtroom and transactional experience, allowing her to assist clients with contested family proceedings as well as legal issues connected to homes and other real property.

Carey earned a J.D. from the University of Maryland in 1987 and a B.S. cum laude from the University of Delaware in 1984. She was admitted to practice in Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia and has held federal court admissions as well. Her education and multijurisdictional background support work involving family law procedure, guardianship responsibilities, real estate documentation, and the legal analysis required in both litigation and property matters.

Her domestic relations practice addresses family disputes and related court proceedings, while her guardianship work involves legal arrangements for individuals who require another person to act on their behalf. Carey also handles residential real estate and broader real property matters. Over the course of her career, she has held leadership roles in bar organizations, including service as president of the Kent County Bar Association, and has been active in Delaware legal professional groups.

Crystal L. Carey brings decades of Delaware practice and bar leadership to clients with family, guardianship, and real estate needs. She focuses on careful preparation and practical advice in matters where legal outcomes can directly affect family responsibilities or property rights. Carey’s experience across domestic relations and real estate gives her a broad perspective on disputes and transactions, while her professional involvement reflects long-standing participation in the Delaware legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Schmittinger & Rodriguez
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association (2014-2015)
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• President, Kent County Bar Association (1995-1996)
• Trustee, Lawyer Fund for Client Protection (2007-2016)
• Member, Delaware Bar Foundation
• Member, Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
• Commissioner, Delaware River and Bay Authority
• Counsel, Kent County Row Offices (1999-2001)

Licensed State

• Delaware
• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Maryland
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Delaware
  Bachelor of Science (BS) Cum Laude

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