Joseph W. Vander Horst - Portage, MI
Attorney at Vander Horst Law Office PC
Family Law Lawyers in Portage, MI
8051 Moorsbridge Road Portage, MI 49024
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Portage Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- Estate Planning & Probate
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Parenting Time
- Child/Spousal Support
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Offenses
- Traffic Violations
- Driver’s License Restoration
- Drunk Driving
- Expungements
- Underage Drinking
- Business Law
- Wills/Trusts
- Probate
- Personal Injury Accidents
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney JOSEPH W. VANDER HORST and his team of friendly staff are dedicated in guiding you carefully through each legal step to achieving an equitable solution, helping you to solve your problem. We will take the best course of action for your individual situation, considering all the options for your advantage.
To set up your appointment for a consultation about your case, give us a call today for professional, comprehensive, and confidential legal advice.
Ask us about Veterans' Discounts.
Education
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Legal Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan, 1993
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Non Legal Education
- Kalamazoo Christian High School
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Western Michigan University, 1981
B.S.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Vice President of family business, Chicken Coop Restaurants
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1993
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1993
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan (Member)
- Kalamazoo County Bar Association (Member)
- Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
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