Excellent legal services in all divorce and family law matters at a cost-effective rate.
Christopher is an owner of Forward Legal Services, Inc. Christopher has practiced law for over 25 years and exclusively in family law for over 20 years. He is greatly respected throughout the state and have received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in family law. His practice areas include divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody and placement, child support, alimony/maintenance, same-sex divorces, marital property agreements and grandparent visitation rights.
He has given over a hundred presentations in his career to various groups including the judiciary and lawyers throughout the country on topics of interest in family law. He was an Adjunct Professor of Law with Marquette University Law School for over 10 years. He is hte lead author of three legal books and numerous published articles in such publications as Wisconsin Lawyer, Wisconsin Journal of Family Law, and Inside Track by the Wisconsin State Bar. He has been profiled in print and media and has been a guest legal expert on several radio and television news programs. He is a Fellow of the esteemed group of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is the only local attorney who is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.
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Christopher Krimmer Legal Services
440 Science Drive
Suite 201
Madison, WI, 53711
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 1997 | 02/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2018 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2017 |
Family Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2016 |
Best Lawyers in Family Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
Leader in the Law | Wisconsin Law Journal | 2014 |
Best Lawyers in Family Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
Super Professors | Faculty Row | 2013 |
Volunteer Attorney of the Year | AIDS Network | 2009 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2009 |
Pro Bono Attorney of the year | Dane County Bar Association | 2008 |
Executive Director's Award | AIDS Network | 2007 |
Volunteer Attorney of the Year | AIDS Network | 2007 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2007 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2006 |
Volunteer Attorney of the Year | AIDS Network | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | DeWitt Ross & Stevens, S.C. | 2016 - Present |
Partner | Balisle & Roberson, S.C. | 2003 - 2016 |
Adjunct Professor of Law | Marquette University Law School | 2003 - 2016 |
Professor | University Of Phoenix | 2001 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Fellow | 2014 - Present |
State Bar of Wisconsin | Member | 1997 - Present |
Wisconsin Inter-Professional Committee on Divorce | Board Member | 2012 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Pinnacle Publications | Sexual Orientation and the Law | 2015 |
State Bar of Wisconsin publication | The Wolf v. Walker Decision | 2014 |
Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine | I Blame the Good Wife for My Disappointed Clients | 2014 |
Wisconsin Lawyer | Same-Sex Marriage in Wisconsin | 2014 |
Our Lives | Maximizing Marriage Rights in Wisconsin | 2014 |
Our Lives | Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Divorce | 2013 |
Wisconsin Lawyer | The Gay Dviorce: When Same-Sex Marriages End | 2012 |
Wisconsin Lawyer magazine | Domestic Partnership Benefits Challenged in Wisconsin | 2009 |
Wisconsin Journal of Family Law | Representing Gay and Lesbian Clients | 2009 |
The Business Journal | Business Owners in Divorce | 2007 |
Wiscosnin Lawyer | HIV Confidentiality: Who has the Right to Know? | 2003 |
National Business Institute | Nursing Law in Wisconsin | 1999 |
State Bar of Wisconsin Young Lawyers Division | HIV and Your Rights: A Legal Guide to Wisconsin Law | 1999 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Wisconsin Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Advanced Family Law Issues | Child Custody Litigation | 2014 |
Advanced Family Law Issues | Uniform Child Custody and Enforcement Act | 2014 |
Advanced Family Law Issues | The Hague Convention | 2014 |
National Webcast | Same-Sex Divorce and Legal Separation | 2014 |
Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference | Same-Sex Marriage: An Update | 2014 |
Wisonsin Judicial Conference | Family Law in the context of Same Sex Marriage | 2014 |
Affordable Care Act, Windsor and Other Timely Family Law Issues | National Considerations of Same-Sex Marriage | 2014 |
Annual Conference | LGBT Rights in Wisconsin | 2014 |
Annual Conference | Nontraditional Family Law Protections | 2014 |
Advanced Family Law Issues | Grandparent Visitation Rights | 2014 |
Advanced Family Law Issues | Discovery Strategies in Divorce | 2014 |
Advanced Family Law Issues | Strategies in Dealing with Difficult People in Divorce | 2014 |
Estate Planning Continuing Legal Education | Estate Planning for Single Parents | 2014 |
Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish | Family Law Litigation | 2014 |
15th Annual Elder Law Workshop | Estate Planning | 2014 |
Litigating Financial Issues in Divorce | High Asset Divorces | 2013 |
State Bar Webcast | Same-Sex Marrinage in Wisconsin | 2013 |
Annual Conference | Domestic Partnerships in Wisconsin | 2013 |
Annual Conference | Lesbian and Gay Dissolutions | 2013 |
Annual Conference | U.S. Supreme Court Developments | 2013 |
Webcast | Same-Sex Marriage: Past, Present and Future | 2013 |
Annual Conference | Community Property Law | 2013 |
Annual Conference | Marital Property Law in Wisconsin | 2012 |
Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish | Divorce Litigation Strategies | 2012 |
Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes During Divorce | Handling Complex Financial Divorces | 2012 |
Child Custody and Personality Profiles in Divorce | Personality Profiles of Parents in Custody Disputes | 2012 |
Annual Conference | And Baby Makes Three: Gay and Lesbian Parenting | 2012 |
Complex Child Custody and Support Issues | Custody Litigation Strategies | 2012 |
Annual Conference | Same-Sex Dissolutions in Wiscconsin | 2012 |
Evolving Realm of Family Law | Paternity Legal Issues | 2011 |
Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish | Basic Divorce Procedure | 2011 |
Advanced Issues in Divorce | Advanced Divorce Procedure | 2011 |
Annual Conference | Marital Property Law iin Wisconsin | 2011 |
Advaned Family Law | Divorce Litigation Strategies | 2010 |
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Katherine Harrell, Family Attorney on Apr 10, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Christopher for over a decade, first as a colleague and now, frequently, as opposing counsel in divorce and paternity cases. Words that come to mind when describing Christopher include exceedingly experienced, knowledgeable, and thorough. He is a kind-hearted individual, but a tenacious advocate who keeps his client's best interests in mind at all times. He'll fiercely represents his clients' interests, but will do so in a professional and reasonable manner. Christopher is an excellent writer, speaker, and mediator, and is highly respected among attorneys, commissioners, and judges in and around Dane County. He is on my short list of attorneys to whom I refer parties in need of excellent counsel. I highly endorse Christopher Krimmer.
David Kowalski, Family Attorney on Apr 5, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse Christopher 100%. We previously worked together in the same firm, and since have had several cases opposite each other. He is always highly prepared and is a great advocate for his client. Opposing counsel must raise their game when Christopher is involved. Very skilled.
Katherine Harrell, Family Attorney on Apr 10, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Christopher for over a decade, first as a colleague and now, frequently, as opposing counsel in divorce and paternity cases. Words that come to mind when describing Christopher include exceedingly experienced, knowledgeable, and thorough. He is a kind-hearted individual, but a tenacious advocate who keeps his client's best interests in mind at all times. He'll fiercely represents his clients' interests, but will do so in a professional and reasonable manner. Christopher is an excellent writer, speaker, and mediator, and is highly respected among attorneys, commissioners, and judges in and around Dane County. He is on my short list of attorneys to whom I refer parties in need of excellent counsel. I highly endorse Christopher Krimmer.
David Kowalski, Family Attorney on Apr 5, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse Christopher 100%. We previously worked together in the same firm, and since have had several cases opposite each other. He is always highly prepared and is a great advocate for his client. Opposing counsel must raise their game when Christopher is involved. Very skilled.
Lindsey Anderson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 22, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Christopher is passionate about helping his clients navigate the legal system and the divorce process. He responds quickly to emails and phone calls and genuinely cares about his clients and their case outcomes.
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