Christopher M. Wirth

Christopher Wirth is a Michigan attorney whose practice spans state and federal litigation, family law, criminal defense, commercial matters, and mediation. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in more than 3,000 court hearings and taken more than 150 cases to verdict, with experience across numerous Michigan counties and in the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan. A significant part of his work involves child welfare matters representing more than 500 children in abuse and neglect proceedings and also advocates for parents who have been wrongfully accused or whose constitutional rights are at risk. Chris previously served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan representing the Michigan Public Service Commission, and he has also worked as General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer for a nationally ranked commercial construction company. He is active in bar leadership and statewide initiatives, including service on the State Bar’s Representative Assembly, appointments by the Michigan Supreme Court and the Governor on child welfare task forces, and roles within the Ottawa County Bar Association. Chris also teaches and trains other professionals on business and child welfare topics and is a certified domestic facilitative mediator.