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Mr. Chris A. Houghtaling

2.8
3 reviews

1189 Peck St., Muskegon, MI 49441-2119

Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Divorce and 12 more

About Mr. Chris A. Houghtaling

Mr. Chris A. Houghtaling is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, divorce and 12 other areas of law. Chris received a B.S. degree from Grand Valley State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years. Chris practices at Houghtaling Wasiura in Muskegon, MI.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 19, 2010
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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 be a little bit cheaper too.

Family Law
Posted by Shane
June 05, 2023
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Well, I would strongly advise against using mr. Houghtaling! i trusted him and he abused that trust. We had an arrangement and I still don’t know to this day why he gave up literally and failed to communicate with me what was happening. We had 21 days to respond to the courts and he totally would not respond to me. I went into office, he told me he could fix all of it to my face , then to again go to no communication. Not really sure what type of man does that, I was making monthly payments. So I don’t think that was it. Maybe this is what lawyers do, I don’t really know. I feel like he set me up for failure. I’m sad cause I lost a lot now and that I trusted him!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 31, 2013
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law
  • Family Law 1
    • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • General Practice
  • Municipal Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Government Contracts
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 6
    • Criminal Defense
    • Federal Practice
    • Marijuana Law
    • Federal Crime
    • Litigation/Trial Advocacy/Advocacy
    • Family

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates: $175 - $250/hr
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Houghtaling Wasiura
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, Michigan
    1996, Florida
    Memberships
    Muskegon County Bar Association (Treasurer, 2000-2001
    Vice-President, 2001-2002
    President, 2002-2003
    Secretary, 1999-2000
    Board of Directors, 1998-1999)
    State Bar of Michigan.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Valparaiso University
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Grand Valley State University
    Class of 1991
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1964
    Muskegon, Michigan, September 12, 1964

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