$ 250-250 per hour
Kristin H. Ruth
About Kristin
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
25%
32 years | 2,000 cases
Family
25%
32 years | 2,000 cases
Child Custody
20%
32 years | 2,000 cases
Child Support
20%
32 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Licensed in Texas for 33 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
Location
Ruth Law & Dispute Resolution, PLLC
3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 370, Raleigh, NC, 27612
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Kristin H. Ruth's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Kristin when we were in law school 25 years ago. She is a wonderful person. She is also a very knowledgeable and effective lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing family law representation in Wake County."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Kristin Ruth is a fantastic attorney and an even better person. I don't hesitate to refer potential family law issues to her office as I know that those clients will be very well taken care of both in and out of court."
"Kristin Ruth is one of the finest people I know. I'm proud to call her a colleague. Her knowledge of the law is only surpassed by her heart for her clients. I'd recommend anyone with a family law issue to seek her out immediately."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristin is amazing. She is an awesome attorney and an even better person. If you're looking for professional and thorough representation, I'd highly recommend Kristen."
"As a judge, Kristin Ruth was one of the most loved and respected members the local judiciary has ever seen. As a private attorney, Ms. Ruth is a knowledgeable and zealous advocate for her clients. And as a friend and mentor, Kristin is one of the kindest and most personable individuals I've ever come across. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
Jesse Scharff
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.
Reprimand issued in NC, 2012
updated on 03/10/2014Typically 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
2011
Woman Extraordinaire Award, Business Leader Magazine
2008
Commissioner’s Award for Innovative Partnerships, Office of Child Support Enforcement
2004
Commissioner’s Judge of the Year, Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement
2003
National American Business Woman of The Year, American Business Women Association
2000
Service of Excellence Award, North Carolina Child Support Council
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
Of Counsel, Roberts Law Group, PLLC
1998 - 2012
District Court Judge, Wake County Courthouse
1992 - 1998
Senior Partner, Ruth & Rose, P.A.
Associations
2009 - 2010
North Carolina Bar AssociationVice President
2009 - 2010
North Carolina Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
1999 - 2012
Carolina Correctional ServicesBoard Member
Education
1990
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Kansas State University
Speaking Engagements
2012
Raising the Bar
Child Support Problem-Solving Court - Best Practices
2012
Child Support/Employment Assistance Conference
Strengthening the Link between Child Support and Employment Assistance: Model Programs and the DC Landscape
Publications
2007
Child Support Report Vol. XXIX
New Research Shows Power of Problem-Solving Methods in Court
2006
Child Support Report, Volume XXVIII, No. 1
Breaking the Cycle: Alternatives to incarceration lead to collections in Wake County, North Carolina
2006
Juvenile and Family Justice Today
Child support dockets benefit from uprising problem-solving court principle
Languages
English