Houston Reed Family Law
Led by Denise Houston and Nikki Reed
About Houston Reed Family Law
Houston Reed Family Law represents a boutique family law firm in Canton, Ohio, founded by two experienced attorneys who share a vision of helping families navigate difficult transitions with compassion and legal competence. Denise Houston and Nikki Reed founded Houston Reed with the understanding that families facing divorce, custody disputes, and related challenges deserve representation that combines legal expertise with genuine care for their wellbeing. Denise Houston brought nearly 27 years of experience from her work at Canton Plakas Mannos before founding Houston Reed. Nikki Reed had previously established and operated her own law practice since 2010. Together, their combined experience spans decades of family law practice, giving them the knowledge and perspective necessary to guide families effectively through complex legal matters. What distinguishes Houston Reed Family Law is their boutique approach. Rather than being one family law department within a larger general practice firm, Houston Reed focuses exclusively on family law matters, allowing their attorneys to develop deep expertise and maintain close client relationships. The firm handles the full spectrum of family law services, including divorce, custody and visitation arrangements, child support determinations, and related matters. They also handle guardian ad litem work, representing the interests of children in custody and related disputes. The firm's services extend to juvenile matters including delinquency, dependency, abuse, and neglect cases where legal representation is necessary to protect families. Located at 401 Tuscarawas Street in downtown Canton, Houston Reed Family Law is conveniently accessible for families throughout Stark County and surrounding areas. For families in the Canton area seeking experienced, compassionate legal representation for family law matters, Houston Reed Family Law offers the kind of focused expertise and genuine care that comes from attorneys who have devoted themselves entirely to serving families through life's most challenging transitions.
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Bar Number: OH-EXC-002
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Who is the best divorce lawyer in Canton, Ohio?
Houston Reed Family Law is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Canton, Ohio on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Canton market, Houston Reed Family Law has been personally vetted and selected to serve residents navigating divorce in Ohio. Their practice areas include Divorce, custody, child support, visitation, guardian ad litem, juvenile delinquency, dependency, abuse, and neglect.
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Hiring a divorce attorney who practices in Canton provides significant advantages. A local attorney is familiar with the judges, court staff, and procedures specific to Canton and the surrounding Ohio courts. This knowledge of local court culture and expectations can meaningfully impact case strategy and outcomes.
A Canton-based attorney also offers practical convenience — in-person meetings when needed, proximity to the courthouse for filings and hearings, and connections with local mediators, appraisers, and other professionals frequently involved in divorce proceedings in Ohio.
Houston Reed Family Law serves Canton and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of Ohio state law and local court requirements to every case.
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