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Joseph W. Vander Horst is an experienced attorney serving Southwest Michigan in the areas of family law, business law, estate planning and probate. He was admitted to the bar in 1993 in all Michigan courts and federal court. Mr. Vander Horst is a member of the Kalamazoo County Bar Association.
Mr. Vander Horst was born on September 28, 1956 in Kalamazoo Michigan. He graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School and went on to graduate from Western Michigan University in 1981. He received a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1993.
He is married to his wife Judy and has two children. Mr. Vander Horst resides in Kalamazoo and has been practicing law for over 17 years.
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Acquired: 1993
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5144 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048-1046
Suite 800, 136 East Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007-3975
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Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Will nickel and dime you for everything, call him while he's on vacation, charges you to tell you he will call you back, want questions answered, he will get back to you, showed up for a zoom meeting once for 15 minutes did the rest on my own and still spent almost 4000, save your money
Posted by Kim | July 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was very nervous going in and Joe and his staff were very helpful and helped me relax. Talked about what I wanted and he achieved that for me. He could have gotten more for me but he listened to me and did as I asked. Good personality and a fighter for me.
Posted by Jodi | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Joe and Jon Vander Horst from a friend. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the outstanding job the Vander Horst team provided. Their team was concise, professional and extremely knowledgeable. All phone messages were promptly returned and addressed. I also feel their fee struc...
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I had the same problem as others mentioned in their reviews. Minor things were negotiated fine but the major issues, he refused to address or fight for me. I asked numerous times about specific issues and he was focused on settling without having to go to court. I said I was willing to and wanted ...
Posted by Richard | April 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Joe was personable, accessible, focused, and utterly professional. I was not an easy client, yet he exhibited the patience of Job. I recommend him highly. I called and e-mailed him numerous times and he never failed to get back to me.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Vander Horst for the past 6 1/2 years. Joe is an outstanding family law Attorney and always works hard for his clients. He is someone that always keeps his clients' best interests in mind, and he works hard to resolve their problems. I highly recommend Attorney Vander Horst for any of your family law/Divorce issues."
"I have recommended Attorney Vander Horst to many of my clients and friends. He has proved to be an outstanding divorce and child custody attorney and I received good feedback from those that hire him."
"I have known Joseph Vander Horst for over 10 years and believe he is an excellent attorney. He has over 15 years of experience and is a respected attorney in Southwest Michigan. He is well known in the area and has an excellent reputation as both a family and business attorney."
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2017
Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
Deans List, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1992
Deans List, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1991
Deans List, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1981
Deans List, Western Michigan University
N/A
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1993 - Present
Principal, Vander Horst Law Office, P.C.
1900 - Present
Member, Lewis, Reed & Allen, P.C.
1981 - 1990
Vice President, Chicken Coop Incorporated
2010 - Present
Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Kalamazoo County Family Court Legal ClinicPro Bono Clinic
2010 - Present
Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Kalamazoo Family Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Kalamazoo Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1999 - 2006
Kalamazoo Christian School AssociationBoard Member
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BS - Bachelor of Science
1981
BA
2008
Divorce/Custody in Michigan
English
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