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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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Acquired: 1997
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440 Science Drive, Suite 201, Madison, WI, 53711
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Posted by JoJean | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
A Great Lawyer
I hired Christopher to assist me with a family law matter which is always an extremely stressful experience. I was very confident and prepared by the time we attended my hearing because of Christopher’s thorough research - he was extremely organized and has years of experience. He is an excellent ...
Posted by Joan | October 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Kind, competent, articulate, professional!
I was referred to Christopher by a divorce attorney in Milwaukee who was one of his law school students years ago. I hired him for my divorce and I found him to be very clear & honest in his advice as he explained clearly how the law works so I understood all of my options. He was priced fairly and h...
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great lawyer and supporting staff
We recently went through a change of primary placement for our daughter. Honestly, we met with Christopher and Cody because the lawyer we wanted to meet with was busy. He was nice enough to do the discovery meeting and get our case going for the other lawyer. (He made time for us, even though he k...
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An Extraordinary Attorney
I hired Christopher after meeting with well over a dozen other highly regarded divorce attorneys in the Madison area. I knew choosing my divorce attorney was going to be a huge, life-altering decision, (after all, (obviously most importantly) custody of my kids and my assets were on the line) so I de...
Posted by Kristen | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended
Attorney Krimmer was recommended to me after I was not satisfied with the attorney currently handling my divorce. I immediately found Christopher to be responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. He guided me through the painful process with compassion and helped me keep the bigger picture in sigh...
"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."
"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."
"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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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyers in Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Leader in the Law, Wisconsin Law Journal
2013
Super Professors, Faculty Row
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Volunteer Attorney of the Year, AIDS Network
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Pro Bono Attorney of the year, Dane County Bar Association
2007
Executive Director's Award, AIDS Network
2007
Volunteer Attorney of the Year, AIDS Network
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Volunteer Attorney of the Year, AIDS Network
2016 - Present
Partner, DeWitt Ross & Stevens, S.C.
2003 - 2016
Partner, Balisle & Roberson, S.C.
2003 - 2016
Adjunct Professor of Law, Marquette University Law School
2001 - 2002
Professor, University Of Phoenix
2014 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
1997 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
2012 - 2014
Wisconsin Inter-Professional Committee on DivorceBoard Member
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Family Law in the context of Same Sex Marriage
2014
Same-Sex Marriage: An Update
2014
Same-Sex Divorce and Legal Separation
2014
Estate Planning for Single Parents
2014
Family Law Litigation
2014
Nontraditional Family Law Protections
2014
LGBT Rights in Wisconsin
2014
National Considerations of Same-Sex Marriage
2014
Strategies in Dealing with Difficult People in Divorce
2014
Discovery Strategies in Divorce
2014
Grandparent Visitation Rights
2014
The Hague Convention
2014
Uniform Child Custody and Enforcement Act
2014
Child Custody Litigation
2014
Estate Planning
2013
Same-Sex Marriage: Past, Present and Future
2013
Same-Sex Marrinage in Wisconsin
2013
High Asset Divorces
2013
Community Property Law
2013
U.S. Supreme Court Developments
2013
Lesbian and Gay Dissolutions
2013
Domestic Partnerships in Wisconsin
2012
Handling Complex Financial Divorces
2012
Divorce Litigation Strategies
2012
Custody Litigation Strategies
2012
Personality Profiles of Parents in Custody Disputes
2012
Same-Sex Dissolutions in Wiscconsin
2012
And Baby Makes Three: Gay and Lesbian Parenting
2012
Marital Property Law in Wisconsin
2011
Basic Divorce Procedure
2011
Paternity Legal Issues
2011
Marital Property Law iin Wisconsin
2011
Advanced Divorce Procedure
2010
Divorce Litigation Strategies
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