Mr. Chris A. Houghtaling

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Grand Valley State University, B.S., 1991
Law School Attended:
Valparaiso University, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Michigan; 1996, Florida
ISLN:
912011675
Minority Owned:
Yes

Areas of Practice (16)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Law
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Law
  • Federal Practice
  • General Practice
  • Marijuana Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Federal Crime
  • Government Contracts
  • Criminal Law
  • Litigation/Trial Advocacy/Advocacy
  • Family
  • Estate Planning

Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (12 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0
  • Communication

    4.3/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 06/27/14 in Criminal Defense

    Disregard previous rating .... all should be marked excellent

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 06/27/14 in Criminal Defense

    Chris is an extremely effective advocate

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 06/27/14 in Family Law

    Perhaps the best lawyer I know.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/27/14 in Criminal Defense

    Chris is a careful thinker with high ethical standards. He is very organized and committed to the best interests of his clients, before the best business interests of his practice. I recommend him as a model to young lawyers.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/19/14 in Criminal Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 08/14/12 in Business Law

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/27/14 in Business Law

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/19/14 in Family Law

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/30/12 in Criminal Law

  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 08/14/12 in Criminal Defense

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2.8/5.0 (3 reviews)
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I'm not sure if I would refer him or not. I am not completely opposed to the idea, I just think that he could return calls faster. He got the job done and he did it accurately. I think that he could b...

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