Ronald J. Sonderhouse

Ronald J. Sonderhouse

3.2
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Waukesha, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Elder Law, DUI & DWI

711 W Moreland Blvd, Suite 100, Waukesha, WI

About Ronald

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 26 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 35 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1990

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Bucher, Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP

711 W Moreland Blvd, Suite 100, Waukesha, WI, 53188

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Ronald J. Sonderhouse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.2 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (9) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

Ron represented me during my time in Racine County. I went in facing 8 years at the minimum, but I walked out of that jail 16 months later with time served, 3 years probation, and no immediate prison time. It was a tough case and there were a lot of important details and conversations that had to... be reviewed during my time in county. Ron did an excellent job reviewing all the materials and keeping me informed throughout the process. I feel like he always had my best interest at heart, and he expressed it through his representation of me at my sentencing. Ron won’t sugar coat any of the facts with you and he will always make sure you understand the process as you go through it. Ron is a lawyer with excellent professionalism and excellent experience in court.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Horrible lawyer

If you want the worst representation ever and wish to waste your money, then he's your "lawyer". Otherwise, stay far,far away!!! He said very preferred comments in front of my young daughter and is VERY condescending. He ignores any attempt to contact him and NEVER returns calls. All he did was simp...ly postpone court dates and that cost $3500!!! Do yourself a favor and find a decent lawyer that will help you and not take advantage of you when you're down.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

skwrealtor

Mr. Sonderhouse had represented me in my divorce. He lacked all communications, neglected to get the papers to the court in a timely fashion. Never returned phone calls. Never emailed when asked in voicemail. Sent letters that were all incorrect information. He would brag about his vacations and... all the money he made. Took a trip out of the country and sent a letter to the courts changing my court date without consulting with me. I would never recommend him for anything. He's a poor communicator. Taken a lot of money for doing nothing. I ended up calling the courts getting the information I needed. He's not worth a dime. WORTHLESS

See All Client Reviews

Ronald J. Sonderhouse's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Ronald
Peter M. Wolff headshot
Peter Wolff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Mark Powers headshot
Mark Powers

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ron has years of litigation experience. He is well respected in the county and gets great results for his clients. I highly recommend attorney Sonderhouse."

View All Endorsements
Zachary Paul Hoff headshot
Zachary Hoff

Criminal defense lawyer

Peter M. Wolff headshot
Peter Wolff

Criminal defense lawyer

Linda M. Van De Water headshot
Linda Van De Water

Mediation lawyer

Mark Powers headshot
Mark Powers

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Bucher, Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP

1999 - 2008

Attorney, Kay & Kay Law Firm

1991 - 1998

Attorney General, Allegan Law Offices

Associations

Allegan County Bar Association

Past President

Waukesha County Bar Association

Board Member

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1990

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Detroit Mercy

MA - Masters

1987

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution