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Acquired: 1995
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1189 Peck Street, Muskegon, MI, 49441
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Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Professional and Understanding
Chris provided valuable information regarding my situation and also provided guidance to deal with the situation and whay to possibly expect in the times to come.
"I used to work on the other side of the Courtroom from Chris when I was with the Muskegon County Prosecutor's office. During that time, Chris was quite courteous, knowledgeable, and very helpful to me as a rookie prosecutor while still effectively advocating for his clients. Many people do not realize that a well prepared defense attorney, and not necessarily the loudest and rudest, is the greatest tool in getting better plea bargains for clients. I truly learned as much from Chris as I did my supervisors. Now I am a defense attorney myself and I still find myself operating in the mold of Mr. Houghtaling."
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
2008
Award of Distinction, Michigan Association of School Boards
2007
Certificate of Appreciation, United Way
2004
Certified Board Member Award, Michigan Association of School Boards
1995
Certificate of Honor, Valparaiso University School of Law
N/A
Award of Merit, Michigan Association of School Boards
1999 - Present
Attorney at Law, Houghtaling, Wasiura & Catalino, PLC
1997 - 1999
Attorney at Law, Vander Ploeg & Wells, PLC
1994 - 1997
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office
2002 - 2003
Muskegon County Bar AssociationPresident
2000 - 2002
Child Abuse Council for Muskegon CountyPresident
1995
Juris Doctorate
1991
Bachelor of Science
English
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