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Christopher Lyle Kuehn
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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%
24 years | 1,300 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
24 years
Divorce and Separation
4%
20 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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Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Only talks about him
Literally, whenever my mom had to go talk to him about a the divorce case, he would only talk about his life and was absolutely NO HELP. Not only that, but when I emailed him about how much money he owed me after the case, he never emailed me back, never got back to my messeges. He didnt EVER send me...
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Replied last October 22, 2019Part of the problem with AVVO is that there are literally NO guidelines or investigation on any claim. This complaint does not fit any case in I have handled. What I believe it to be is a disgruntled client on the other side of a divorce who has manufactured a complaint. This has happened in the past, and AVVO has usually reviewed them and removed them. I have not "lost" a divorce case in years. I also do not talk to client's mothers about their adult children's divorces, unless for some reason that person is a witness. That has only happened once in many years. Given that case went to trial and my client won both full custody of her children, and came out financially better off, I sincerely doubt this is her. Especially since she paid her full bill. That said, this is a fake review.
Posted by Craig | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very Favorable Outcome.
I Recommend that you consider Christopher Lyle Kuehn as your criminal defense attorney. I found Mr. Kuehn to be fully engaged and very accommodating in guiding us through the legal system and all the its sometimes complicated interpretations. Mr Kuehn was in control of the entire process. He would ...
Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Great guy, great communicator
I was extremely grateful for the work Chris did in my divorce, he helped me out, was very communicative, and extremely helpful. He not only knew what he was doing but was extremely effective in the court room. Thanks again chris
Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Do not use this lawyer if you are trying to negotiate visitation in a child custody case.
This lawyer was very unresponsive to our case. He promised things he was unable to deliver. He did not keep me informed of the status of our case. He did not communicate upcoming court dates. He was not proactive in any way to helping with my case. He basically took the money and didn't give the...
Christopher Kuehn
Replied last August 07, 2013This client was a classic example of someone who showed no care or interest in their own case. I repeatedly called and emailed this client, with absolutely no response. When the client was at the scheduling conference he was told to keep in touch and return my phone calls, he did not. He was advised of absolutely every court date, not only by myself after court, but since he was there and provided notices FROM THE COURT ITSELF, he should have known when he needed to be there. Forget the fact that he was actually advised in emails and phone messages. To add insult to injury, the client's mother called and left a nasty voice mail message accusing me of these same things, yet did not leave a return number and called outside regular business hours. The client did not pay the amount required, I felt sorry for this person (he had mental health issues) and I tried with the little amount of information I had. I was basically stuck trying to figure the case out on my own without input from the client (like who should we call as witnesses, what is the condition of the house the child will stay in). He provided a release from his therapist, who specifically recommended that he have supervised visitation of his own child due to threats of self harm. After sending him a copy of his file and telling him that I planned to withdraw, he still failed to respond to that communication, and failed to appear for both his pretrial conference and his trial. If I make a mistake, I would gladly admit it, but this is an unfortunate example of someone who either mentally was unable to participate in his case, or literally did not care enough to get involved. I also believe that this is the client's mother who has placed this review which is a complete violation of the rules of AVVO, but I have decided not to challenge it to show potential clients the extremes I go to in order to help people who have problems, or need someone to try to go the extra mile. I am only saddened that this client failed to assist me in helping him.
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Great Lawyer
Chris was great to work with, emailed me regularly and did not have the arrogant attitude many attorneys have. He helped me out of my drug case, and did so without me having to become a snitch.
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