Law was my second career, I became a lawyer to help people who were accused of criminal wrongdoing, knowing that innocent people get charged and sent to prison often, but also sometimes good people make mistakes, and those mistakes should not define their lives. As a law student I helped start the Michigan Innocence Project, and was one of two students to serve on the Innocence Board for the State of Michigan. After leaving law school I worked for Roth & Binn developing a criminal law practice. Within a year of working there Roth & Binn were bought out by Davis & Kuelthau, s.c. D&K was a good group of lawyers, but they had no criminal practice base, and were not interested in me developing one. I left that firm and began working for the State Public Defender. In 2005, I decided it was time to open my own practice in an effort to focus my skills on those areas of law that best suited my clients and myself.
I began handling family law cases in 2006, in an effort to assist some clients from my criminal practice. I take a standard approach in all family law cases, the kids are the most important people involved. I will litigate aggressively for my client, but never to the detriment of the children.
My theory of practicing law is, do what needs to be done in order to help the client. Whether it is a Criminal Law matter, or an action that affects the family, my job is to help you, not make decisions that cost you more money. My goal is to be effective and efficient, and in doing so getting the best result that is affordable to my client.
I have always felt that practicing law was a privilege and that helping people is one of the best things a person can do in their lives.
Practice areas
We handle a variety of felony and misdemeanor cases, including drug possession and drug delivery, we have handled cases as serious as homicides to as simple as traffic tickets.
20 years, 1,300 cases
Due to the limits of AVVO we have to split the area of family law practice up into its various portions for the purposes of refining searches.
We have handled many DUI/DWI cases, from first offenses to ones involving homicides, and not only alcohol, but both illegal and prescription drugs.
20 years
We decided to turn our creative and diligent work ethic to these cases as well in an effort to assist our clients.
16 years
Due to the limits of AVVO we have to split the area of family law practice up into its various portions for the purposes of refining searches.
Due to the limits of AVVO we have to split the area of family law practice up into its various portions for the purposes of refining searches.
Due to the limits of AVVO we have to split the area of family law practice up into its various portions for the purposes of refining searches.
Due to the limits of AVVO we have to split the area of family law practice up into its various portions for the purposes of refining searches.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 2001 | 05/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Pro Bono Publico Organization Service Award | Dane County Bar Association | 2015 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Trial Level 2 Certification | State Public Defender | 2010 |
Trial Level 3b Certification | State Public Defender | 2010 |
Trial Level 3 Certification | State Public Defender | 2010 |
Trial Certification 1 | State Public Defender | 2010 |
Certificate of Merit (highest grade in Criminal Sentencing Law) | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2001 |
Graduated Cum Laude | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2001 |
Dean's List | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2001 |
Captain- National Trial Team | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2000 |
Dean's List | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2000 |
Member | National Honor Society | 1998 |
Graduated Magna Cum Laude | Mount Senario College | 1998 |
Member | National Honor Society | 1997 |
Member | National Honor Society | 1996 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Kuehn & Flitcroft | 2013 - Present |
Attorney | Murphy, Volbrecht & Kuehn, S.C. | 2011 - 2013 |
Managing Attorney | Law Offices of Christopher Kuehn | 2005 - 2011 |
Union Negotiator | American Federation of Teachers- Wisconsin State Public Defender Association | 2003 - 2005 |
Staff Attorney | State Public Defender | 2003 - 2005 |
Associate | Davis & Kuelthau, sc | 2002 - 2003 |
Associate | Roth & Binn | 2001 - 2002 |
Student Intern | Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office | 2000 - 2001 |
Research Assistant Innocence Project | Thomas M. Cooley Law School - | 2000 - 2001 |
Teaching Assistant | Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 1999 - 2001 |
Associate Editor | Thomas M. Cooley Law Review | 1999 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Walworth County Drug Abuse Coalition | Board Member | 2018 - Present |
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section | Member | 2009 - Present |
Walworth County Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
State Bar of Wisconsin | Admitted | 2001 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit | Admitted | 2001 - Present |
United States DIstrict Court for the Eastern DIstrict of WIsconsin | Admitted | 2001 - Present |
National Alliance on Mental Illness | Member | 2010 - 2015 |
Michigan Innocence Commission | Student Member | 2001 - 2001 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Wisconsin Lawyer magazine | Wisconsin OWI-Defense--The Law and Practice, Book Review | 2013 |
Wisconsin Lawyer magazine | Criminal Tax, Money Laundering, and Bank Secrecy Act Litigation, Book Review | 2011 |
Wisconsin Lawyer | Law and Criminal Justice: Emerging Issues in the21st Century, book review | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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State Public Defender | 2002 | |
Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Juris Doctorate | 2001 |
Mount Senario College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
Waukesha County Technical College | Associates | 1998 |
Mount Senario College | Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Association for the Prevention of Family Violence Client Meeting | Domestic Violence and Divorce Law | 2011 |
at Association for the Prevention of Family Violence | Divorce and Domestic Violence | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State vs. Felony Marijuana Client | Search Suppressed. |
State v. Capitol Protestor | No Case filed, prevented client from even having this on record. |
State v. Alleged Drunk Driver | Case dismissed, client not guilty. |
Walworth County v. Man with Pounds of Marijuana | 3 years probation |
Walworth County vs. Marijuana Delivery Client | Probation, 1 year in jail as a condition. |
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Titiana Frausto, Family Attorney on Jul 28, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Chris and I recently worked together on a paternity case where the father filed in Wisconsin and our client was a resident of the state of Texas. We were able to successfully challenge jurisdiction and got the case dismissed by the Wisconsin court. Chris did an excellent job.
Julie Nommensen, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris is an experienced criminal law attorney. He has a great legal mind and knows how to think outside the box.
Anthony Flitcroft, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 10, 2011
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I have worked for years under Chris, first as a legal assistant while in law school, now as an associate attorney. As a result of working for him, I have quite the grasp of how to handle criminal cases. I have seen him do amazing things in court for various clients.
John Murphy, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 10, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Chris has really brought renewed energy and new ideas to the firm. We are glad to have him aboard.
J. Steven House, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I first met Mr. Kuehn as local counsel for a co-defendant in a large Walworth County marijuana manufacturing conspiracy case. Mr. Kuehn was professional, helpful in discussing the peculiarities of local court and district attorney office procedures and clearly with the right attitude towards these kinds of cases for a defense attorney. I've since had the opportunity to discuss some other legal issues related to drug and paraphernalia charges with Mr. Kuehn, and have an appreciation for his dedication and sometimes creative approach to fighting against the often overzealous prosecution of these offenses in Walworth County.
Wendy Wood, Family Attorney on Jan 24, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Kuehn and I worked well together to the advantage of our mutual client - he in Wisconsin, I in Texas. We fought jurisdictional issues, and Chris was of great support and assistance in analyzing the various UCCJEA factors for our client's benefit. The competing WI action of our client's ex was summarily dismissed. Further, the ex also had contrived criminal actions pending in WI against our mutual client, which Chris expertly handled, and which was also dismissed. The Texas case would not have been successful absent his well-versed, aggressive representation there. Great job!
Jodi Doak, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 9, 2010
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Kuehn has a brilliant mind for criminal matters. He is detail orientated, which is very important in the criminal arena. I would send someone in my family to him and also call him to consult on important matters of a constitutional nature. On top of all that, he is kind and compassionate.
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