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Christopher Lyle Kuehn
About Christopher
Biography
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
8
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
23 years | 1,300 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
23 years
Divorce and Separation
4%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 24 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Kuehn & Flitcroft
22 South Wisconsin Street, Elkhorn, WI, 53121-0955
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Christopher Lyle Kuehn's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great guy, AWESOME Attorney!
I hired Chris as my divorce attorney back in 2012. Chris made the whole process easy for me and made it to where I felt safe in a scary situation. Thirteen years down the road, I found out that my Ex had stopped making payments on the house we bought, (and that I walked away from) and I was being sue...
Posted by Anthony | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Public Defender not interested in my long-term outcome
I was 19 when I needed legal representation and was just a poor teenager with little money that made a mistake. It was my first offense, and ended up not working in my best interests and advised a plea deal for the felony fleeing charge would be best. I didn’t know any better, and if I’d known wha...
Christopher Kuehn
Replied last March 10, 2025If I was working at the Public Defender's Office, I left that job in July of 2005. At the time I worked there, once a case was closed, the office would store files on site for a period of time, which I believe was 3 years. After that, the files were sent to a State Public Defender storage facility. After I left that office, I had no access to any previous file. Nothing was lost. All someone would have to do is contact the SPD Administrative Office to obtain the file. Additionally, all police reports and pleadings would be available in the DA's file, which is stored at the Walworth County Judicial Center. Any reputable appellate lawyer would know this, so I have no idea what you were told. Most of the fleeing cases I had during that time frame the person was caught in the act of fleeing. I only had two cases where the person had "gotten away." So in other words, these cases primarily involved someone speeding, maybe drunk, police attempt to stop the vehicle, and the person accelerates to a high rate of speed. They are usually caught by giving up, or the use of spike strips (or worse they crash). This was also the era where MADD had video cameras provided to law enforcement, So these chases were caught on tape, clearly demonstrating guilt. There were no facts to litigate. During my time as an Assistant State Public Defender in Walworth County, ADA Steve Madson, prosecuted all the traffic crimes. ADA Madson was notoriously difficult to deal with , and often quite unrealistic. I had beaten him several times in cases where I had actually defendable facts. Sadly, that is not every case I have. When you have someone on video committing the crime, there is no "lawyer trick," to make these go away. It is unfortunate that ADA Madson took that position with your case. I am not responsible for how this resolved though. While everyone has a right to a trial, it is not always in someone's best interests. Often judges learn something in a trial that they do not if the matter settles. Given the inherent dangerousness of a high speed chase, the chances of that happening were high. You could have faced a much worse sentence having gone to trial. If this was the only thing you have been convicted of, I strongly suggest that you contact an attorney who handles Governor's Pardons. After Governor Evers was sworn into office, he reinitiated the pardon office that Gov. Walker had shut down. This may be a chance for you to get this matter resolved and your record cleared. I truly wish you the best of luck.
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Recommend
Was very helpful truly cared without judgment. Got 11 counts dropped to 1.
Posted by Mike | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Simply one of the best!
Attorney kuehn is simply one of the best attorneys around no matter what its for or needed, he simply is the best and cares about his clients and goes above znd beyond!
Posted by Larisa | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney
Was knowledgeable about my case and helped me understand many parts of it. Still helps me several years later, and even gave me a free consultation about a different matter. Gets back to me about things I may be having issues with.
Christopher Lyle Kuehn's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Chris is an experienced criminal law attorney. He has a great legal mind and knows how to think outside the box."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris has really brought renewed energy and new ideas to the firm. We are glad to have him aboard."
"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."
"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!"
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Pro Bono Publico Organization Service Award, Dane County Bar Association
2014
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers
2010
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
2001
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
2000
Captain- National Trial Team, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2000
Dean's List, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1998
Member, National Honor Society
1998
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Mount Senario College
1997
Member, National Honor Society
1996
Member, National Honor Society
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Kuehn & Flitcroft
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Murphy, Volbrecht & Kuehn, S.C.
2005 - 2011
Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Christopher Kuehn
2003 - 2005
Union Negotiator, American Federation of Teachers- Wisconsin State Public Defender Association
2003 - 2005
Staff Attorney, State Public Defender
2002 - 2003
Associate, Davis & Kuelthau, sc
2001 - 2002
Associate, Roth & Binn
2000 - 2001
Student Intern, Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office
2000 - 2001
Research Assistant Innocence Project, Thomas M. Cooley Law School -
1999 - 2001
Teaching Assistant, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999 - 2000
Associate Editor, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
Associations
2018 - Present
Walworth County Drug Abuse CoalitionBoard Member
2009 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
Walworth County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinAdmitted
2001 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitAdmitted
2001 - Present
United States DIstrict Court for the Eastern DIstrict of WIsconsinAdmitted
2010 - 2015
National Alliance on Mental IllnessMember
2001 - 2001
Michigan Innocence CommissionStudent Member
Sample of Legal Cases
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.
State vs. Client with 6 oz. of Marijuana
Felony Count dismissed, pending successful completion of probation
State v. 10 Count Burglary Client
probation with conditional jail time
Child Custody Matter -- Jurisdictional Fight
Client continued to live out of State with his children
Mother with no placement of her children
Mother reunited with children
State v. Domestic Abuse Client
Client has no criminal record, or even a criminal filing
State v. Child Abduction Client
State dismissed the case
State v. Murder for Hire Client
Client received only six years in prison.
Father reunited with son
Father is reunited with his son and has sole custody and primary placement
State v. Drunk Driving Client
Per motion Reduced from OUI 4 to OUI 3
State of Wisconsin v. Domestic Abuse Client
Not Guilty via Jury Trial
State of Wisconsin v. Criminal Defense Client
Not Guilty via Jury Trial
Education
2002
State Public Defender
2001
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctorate
1998
Mount Senario College
BS - Bachelor of Science
1998
Waukesha County Technical College
Associates
1998
Mount Senario College
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
Association for the Prevention of Family Violence Client Meeting
Domestic Violence and Divorce Law
2010
at Association for the Prevention of Family Violence
Divorce and Domestic Violence
Publications
2013
Wisconsin Lawyer magazine
Wisconsin OWI-Defense--The Law and Practice, Book Review
2011
Wisconsin Lawyer magazine
Criminal Tax, Money Laundering, and Bank Secrecy Act Litigation, Book Review
2006
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
What is the income guidelines for legal help from a public defender?
12 Sep 2012
Q&A
Shoplifting,charged as habitual,when other misdemeanors were not related to shoplifting
15 May 2011
Q&A
WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF CHARGED WITH A MISD U
28 Jan 2011