team-member

Christopher Wirth

Grand Rapids, MI

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

 Chris focuses his practice on State and Federal litigation, family law, criminal law, and mediation.Experienced.  “I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Wirth - often as opposing counsel - in family court, including several trials. He is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney. Most significantly, however, he possesses innate psychological understanding and quick wit that together translate into excellent courtroom skill. I would endorse him to anyone facing serious legal challenges in family or criminal law.” Attorney Michael Brown"Chris -- you gave your client one of the best defenses I've seen in a long while."  Adam Dreher, Ionia County Assistant Prosecutor Respected. "Chris has the respect of his colleagues because he believes our laws must be applied without political or personal bias,"  Abraham Gonzales, past President of the Ottawa County Bar Association Knowledgeable. “Chris is trusted by Ottawa County to care for our most vulnerable citizens,” Steve Eckert, retired Director of Bethany Christian Services. Reasonable.   

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Core Legal PLC250 Monroe Ave NW Ste 400Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-2293 Office (616) 855-2145 250 Monroe Ave NW Ste 400Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-2293 Office (616) 855-2145(616) 855-2145

Office: (616) 952-2689

Website: N/A

Reviews

Glory
June 16, 2021

I hired Atty Chris Wirth 10 days prior to my trial date. Without hesitation he took my case. From 0 custody with a supervisor to a 50/50 is a huge win for me. I would highly and wholeheartedly recommend Chris. He is brilliant, compassionate, knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his client. I changed lawyer 3x during my divorce and custody battle, that's how bad my situation was. I'm so glad I finally found Chris.

anonymous
September 11, 2020

Hired for all my legal problems and Chris always went hard and professional. So many things he done its so much to explain. All around he is on point. From big cases on a federal level to cps case's he is the real deal Holyfield. I once went to jail and i called Chris collect and he answered and said if i wasn't out by the mourning he was going to figure it out. The man give you more then you're money'$ worth, if im ever in a legal jam i got his cell phone # not no office phone no bs i got his phone #!! Thanks Chris

Josh
May 29, 2019

Worked with Chris on my divorce form my ex and was completely satisfied with his professionalism.

anonymous
January 25, 2019

I hired Chris to assist me with a criminal case and a civil case. He proved to be very thorough and professional representing me in court hearings and documentation. I am very grateful for his care and guidance. Yes, he was successful in mitigating the charges against me.

Melissa Elkins
November 24, 2016

I'm no stranger to lawyers after a messy divorce that resulted in some charges that I was not guilty of, after spending thousands of dollars I was pretty soured on lawyers in general.. I was facing a pretty serious charge that was a big mess with a whole lot of history. I hired Chris 36 hours before my trial, I was a total wreck & had a hard time focusing on anything & sent him jumbled emails that I do not have a clue how he made sense of, let alone built a case with.. but he did & he didn't miss a beat one time in an all day, very emotionally draining trial. I was found not guilty (the jury was out not even 10 minutes!) after a year & a half of no one believing me & being ganged up on by my ex & his entire family. He gave me my life back & I will never forget it. He kept constant contact with me in the few hours we had to prepare & I was dumbfounded with how he managed to make any sense of any of the whole big mess & he left the other side stuttering. He was unbelievable & I am forever grateful!!! Thanks Chris!!!

Josh
August 27, 2015

Attorney Chris Wirth represented me in a child custody case and brought my parenting time from every other weekend to a 60/40 new parenting time schedule giving me almost double the amount of parenting time I was looking for. He represented me in a very professional/aggressive manner to insure our victory in the courtroom.

Jamie
May 5, 2015

I hired Chris for a child support case that was being held on the opposite side of the state. He was diligent in researching all of the information that could support my case, and always kept me informed and up to date on his findings. He was honest and up front on different ways the case could go, and in the end I was awarded more in child support than I anticipated because of his expertise.

Nick
March 1, 2015

Chris worked a criminal case for me and got it cleared up and dismissed for me quickly! You cant ask for a more hard working and brilliant lawyer. He not only knows his stuff, but keeps you informed anytime anything changes. Hes even kept me informed on little things that he didnt have to just to give piece of mind in the process. I rehired him for my fiance and we have court in the morning over a child support case and have great hopes well do well. He seems to know all areas of law. Criminal, business, child care, etc. He will do you well.

Mike
August 6, 2014

I hired this attorney to represent me in a criminal matter. He worked really hard and was able to get the case dismissed for me.

Glory
June 16, 2021

I hired Atty Chris Wirth 10 days prior to my trial date. Without hesitation he took my case. From 0 custody with a supervisor to a 50/50 is a huge win for me. I would highly and wholeheartedly recommend Chris. He is brilliant, compassionate, knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his client. I changed lawyer 3x during my divorce and custody battle, that's how bad my situation was. I'm so glad I finally found Chris.

anonymous
September 11, 2020

Hired for all my legal problems and Chris always went hard and professional. So many things he done its so much to explain. All around he is on point. From big cases on a federal level to cps case's he is the real deal Holyfield. I once went to jail and i called Chris collect and he answered and said if i wasn't out by the mourning he was going to figure it out. The man give you more then you're money'$ worth, if im ever in a legal jam i got his cell phone # not no office phone no bs i got his phone #!! Thanks Chris

Josh
May 29, 2019

Worked with Chris on my divorce form my ex and was completely satisfied with his professionalism.

anonymous
January 25, 2019

I hired Chris to assist me with a criminal case and a civil case. He proved to be very thorough and professional representing me in court hearings and documentation. I am very grateful for his care and guidance. Yes, he was successful in mitigating the charges against me.

Melissa Elkins
November 24, 2016

I'm no stranger to lawyers after a messy divorce that resulted in some charges that I was not guilty of, after spending thousands of dollars I was pretty soured on lawyers in general.. I was facing a pretty serious charge that was a big mess with a whole lot of history. I hired Chris 36 hours before my trial, I was a total wreck & had a hard time focusing on anything & sent him jumbled emails that I do not have a clue how he made sense of, let alone built a case with.. but he did & he didn't miss a beat one time in an all day, very emotionally draining trial. I was found not guilty (the jury was out not even 10 minutes!) after a year & a half of no one believing me & being ganged up on by my ex & his entire family. He gave me my life back & I will never forget it. He kept constant contact with me in the few hours we had to prepare & I was dumbfounded with how he managed to make any sense of any of the whole big mess & he left the other side stuttering. He was unbelievable & I am forever grateful!!! Thanks Chris!!!

Josh
August 27, 2015

Attorney Chris Wirth represented me in a child custody case and brought my parenting time from every other weekend to a 60/40 new parenting time schedule giving me almost double the amount of parenting time I was looking for. He represented me in a very professional/aggressive manner to insure our victory in the courtroom.

Jamie
May 5, 2015

I hired Chris for a child support case that was being held on the opposite side of the state. He was diligent in researching all of the information that could support my case, and always kept me informed and up to date on his findings. He was honest and up front on different ways the case could go, and in the end I was awarded more in child support than I anticipated because of his expertise.

Nick
March 1, 2015

Chris worked a criminal case for me and got it cleared up and dismissed for me quickly! You cant ask for a more hard working and brilliant lawyer. He not only knows his stuff, but keeps you informed anytime anything changes. Hes even kept me informed on little things that he didnt have to just to give piece of mind in the process. I rehired him for my fiance and we have court in the morning over a child support case and have great hopes well do well. He seems to know all areas of law. Criminal, business, child care, etc. He will do you well.

Mike
August 6, 2014

I hired this attorney to represent me in a criminal matter. He worked really hard and was able to get the case dismissed for me.

Glory
June 16, 2021

I hired Atty Chris Wirth 10 days prior to my trial date. Without hesitation he took my case. From 0 custody with a supervisor to a 50/50 is a huge win for me. I would highly and wholeheartedly recommend Chris. He is brilliant, compassionate, knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his client. I changed lawyer 3x during my divorce and custody battle, that's how bad my situation was. I'm so glad I finally found Chris.

anonymous
September 11, 2020

Hired for all my legal problems and Chris always went hard and professional. So many things he done its so much to explain. All around he is on point. From big cases on a federal level to cps case's he is the real deal Holyfield. I once went to jail and i called Chris collect and he answered and said if i wasn't out by the mourning he was going to figure it out. The man give you more then you're money'$ worth, if im ever in a legal jam i got his cell phone # not no office phone no bs i got his phone #!! Thanks Chris

Josh
May 29, 2019

Worked with Chris on my divorce form my ex and was completely satisfied with his professionalism.

anonymous
January 25, 2019

I hired Chris to assist me with a criminal case and a civil case. He proved to be very thorough and professional representing me in court hearings and documentation. I am very grateful for his care and guidance. Yes, he was successful in mitigating the charges against me.

Melissa Elkins
November 24, 2016

I'm no stranger to lawyers after a messy divorce that resulted in some charges that I was not guilty of, after spending thousands of dollars I was pretty soured on lawyers in general.. I was facing a pretty serious charge that was a big mess with a whole lot of history. I hired Chris 36 hours before my trial, I was a total wreck & had a hard time focusing on anything & sent him jumbled emails that I do not have a clue how he made sense of, let alone built a case with.. but he did & he didn't miss a beat one time in an all day, very emotionally draining trial. I was found not guilty (the jury was out not even 10 minutes!) after a year & a half of no one believing me & being ganged up on by my ex & his entire family. He gave me my life back & I will never forget it. He kept constant contact with me in the few hours we had to prepare & I was dumbfounded with how he managed to make any sense of any of the whole big mess & he left the other side stuttering. He was unbelievable & I am forever grateful!!! Thanks Chris!!!

Josh
August 27, 2015

Attorney Chris Wirth represented me in a child custody case and brought my parenting time from every other weekend to a 60/40 new parenting time schedule giving me almost double the amount of parenting time I was looking for. He represented me in a very professional/aggressive manner to insure our victory in the courtroom.

Jamie
May 5, 2015

I hired Chris for a child support case that was being held on the opposite side of the state. He was diligent in researching all of the information that could support my case, and always kept me informed and up to date on his findings. He was honest and up front on different ways the case could go, and in the end I was awarded more in child support than I anticipated because of his expertise.

Nick
March 1, 2015

Chris worked a criminal case for me and got it cleared up and dismissed for me quickly! You cant ask for a more hard working and brilliant lawyer. He not only knows his stuff, but keeps you informed anytime anything changes. Hes even kept me informed on little things that he didnt have to just to give piece of mind in the process. I rehired him for my fiance and we have court in the morning over a child support case and have great hopes well do well. He seems to know all areas of law. Criminal, business, child care, etc. He will do you well.

Mike
August 6, 2014

I hired this attorney to represent me in a criminal matter. He worked really hard and was able to get the case dismissed for me.