Christopher Michael Hoxie

Christopher Michael Hoxie

4.4
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 12 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Kennewick, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Probate ... +7 more

5205 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA

About Christopher

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2013

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in Colorado for 12 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

Location

Law Offices of Christopher Michael Hoxie

5205 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA, 99336-1930

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Christopher Michael Hoxie's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Good for consultation but not representation

Let me start by saying that MR Hoxie is an intelligent man and knows the laws and regs . However his extent of knowledge stops at consultation . When it comes to representation , he seems not have time to thoroughly prepare a good defense in court . His interpersonal skills may not be the best and th...at reflected in his failure to convince the judge of what is considered the “ norm “ in child support law . Unfortunately , once you hire him , the whole focus becomes centred about how he can bill you more rather than what is in your best interest . You can sense the indifference shot after you hire him . His office staff are all about findings ways to bill you and ask for more and more payments in advance ( 3000 each time the fund goes below 1000 ) . You will be billed right , left and center and even sending an email to ask about appointment time or even telling you “ you are welcome “ can be billed at 0.1 to 0.2 units each time . I would say if you have a legal question , he is perfectly fine to consult with . Other than that , I suggest you hire a different office

Posted by Siara | October 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Do not ever waste your time.

I had Christopher Hoxie as my legal aid appointed attorney and what a huge mess it was. I was not fairly represented at all. He never worked on my case, his legal team would literally never get back to me when it was urgent. I have been dealing with my divorce since 2020 and it is still not over yet ...because of how slow he works. He never did anything I was told he was going to do even when it was detrimental to my case. His paralegals changed ALL THE TIME and no one would ever tell me. All he cared about was that I wasn't paying him and he is very slow. I'm glad to have him off my case and had to hire a competent lawyer to fairly represent me in court and actually show up to hearings because my last hearing, he wasn't even there. Absolutely ridiculous service. Never hire this law firm ever or you will be absolutely wasting your time.

Posted by Dora Delgado | March 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Real Estate

Mr. Hoxie is very smart man explained to him my issues and right away he knew what needed to be done. Very fair price will definitely recommend. My case was done in less then 5 months.

Posted by Tiffany | July 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Criminal

Chris has been my go to attorney for me and my family in different situations.I trust this mans work. Chris will do what he can to help you out. Chris has recently helped my brother dismiss a false DUI charge brought to him by Snohomish County. This was a stressful case and I knew I could trust him t...o help my brother. Chris is very knowledgeable in different areas of law I highly recommended him.

Posted by Kenia | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best attorney I’ve ever had!!

I hired Christopher on a family law case I had a while back & he did wonders for my case!! I am an extremely satisfied client. He is fierce in the court room. He knows exactly what his client wants & he’s not afraid to tell the judge!! Something I really appreciated about Chris and his law firm is th...at they would give me a call prior to my court date to remind me of it, even when I didn’t have to be present. I felt like I always was in the loop about my case. After the experience I had with Christopher, I’ve made him my go to. His law office practices a lot of different law so it’s definitely my new go to attorney.

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Shane Crager

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Chris is an exceptional attorney with a brilliant legal mind. I am frequently amazed by how his mind works within each case that he works on. He pays specific attention to each individual client’s needs and is always ready and willing to fight for his clients. Chris works extremely hard for all of his clients. Chris is an extraordinarily capable lawyer."

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Dlovan Schatlo

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chris is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers I have come across. He impresses me by being thorough and quick on his feet, but mostly because he is honest and ethical in his work. I am grateful to be on his team and would recommend him to my loved ones in a heartbeat."

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Austin Carmen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Christopher Hoxie is a very intelligent attorney who cares about his clients. He keeps open lines of communication with his clients. Chris is more than willing to take the time to explain to his clients how their case is going and what can be done to improve the outcome of their case. A very good attorney to have in your corner should you ever need one."

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Jennifer Azure

Appeals lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris and I worked together on an appellate issue regarding legal financial obligations. He was very knowledgeable and diligent in his work."

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Ceth Hickey

Child custody lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Chris is an extremely intelligent attorney who stays current with every new development in family law. He has the ability to look at a case and evaluate the likely outcomes according to the law, see the correct defenses or arguments, and lead you to the best outcome."

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Branden Landon

General practice lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Hoxie is the smartest man I know. He carries an encyclopedia of legal knowledge and in my experience is kind and helpful with both clients and other attorneys."

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Mark Cano

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Mr. Hoxie while he was at the Benton County Prosecutors Office. He is intelligent, sharp, and a great attorney."

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Brandon Johnson

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Hoxie on a number of family law matters in which I have served as mediator. He is always professional, prepared, and serves his clients well."

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William Edelblute

Litigation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris Hoxie is bright, with broad legal knowledge, and is highly ethical."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2023

updated on 12/11/2023

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2020

Best Divorce Lawyer, Expertise

2020

Top 10, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Clearwater Law Group

2016 - 2017

Attorney, Suttell & Hammer

2010 - 2015

Rule 9/Prosecuting Attorney, Benton County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

2021

Northwest Mediation Center

Mediator Certificate

2016

University of Washington, Tacoma campus

Master of Cybersecurity and Leadership

2012

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Eastern Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

Security and Privacy in Cyber-Physical Systems: Foundations, Principles, and Applications Legal Considers of Cyber-Physical Systems and the Internet of Things

Languages

English

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