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Attorney Ronald Sonderhouse has over 25 years of legal experience. He is a well respected attorney within the Waukesha County Court system and was given the backing of many Judges, the District Attorney and the Sheriff of Waukesha County when he ran for a Waukesha County Judge position.
Ron graduated from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1990. He obtained a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business from Michigan State University in 1987. While attending law school, Ron also received a Master's Degree in Business.
Ron began his legal career in Allegan, Michigan in 1991 where he worked as an Associate for the Allegan Law Offices. Ron represented a wide range of clients in business, family and criminal matters. In 1999 Ron moved to Pewaukee, Wisconsin and began working at Kay & Kay Law Firm, again representing a diverse client base. In 2008, Ron formed a partnership with Peter Wolff under the firm name of Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP, now known as Bucher, Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP. Ron continues to represent clients in various matters including criminal, family, probate and juvenile law. Throughout his legal career, Ron has held various leadership positions and has been a member of legal and community organizations. Ron served as President of the Allegan County Bar Association, President of the Allegan County Chapter of Kiwanis and a Board Member of the Allegan County Substance Abuse Agency. Ron continued that practice here in Wisconsin, as he has held the position of President for the Waukesha County Bar Association and the Waukesha County Chapter of Kiwanis International. He has served as Supplemental Court Commissioner for the Honorable Linda M. Van De Water and is currently serving the same position for the Honorable Paul Bugenhagen, Jr. Ron also volunteers his time to the Mediation Restorative Justice Center and the Waukesha County Family Law Clinic.
Ron has been married to his wife, Debra, for over 22 years and has a step-daughter, Monica, who resides in New York. Ron's parents moved from Michigan to Delafield, Wisconsin a few years ago, where his father, Ron, is still residing. Ron has one brother, Randy, who resides with his wife in California. In his spare time Ron enjoys scuba diving, playing golf and volunteering in the community.
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Acquired: 1999
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State: Michigan
Acquired: 1990
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711 W Moreland Blvd, Suite 100, Waukesha, WI, 53188
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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...
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...
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
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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...
"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."
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Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer
2008 - Present
Attorney, Bucher, Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP
1999 - 2008
Attorney, Kay & Kay Law Firm
1991 - 1998
Attorney General, Allegan Law Offices
Past President
Board Member
Member
Member
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
MA - Masters
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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