Ruth N. Westmont

Ruth N. Westmont

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

615 N Sherman Avenue, Suite 23, Madison, WI

About Ruth

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 25%

Our office specializes in all areas of family law including divorce, uncontested divorces, child support matters, child placement matters, paternity adjudication and more. Please feel free to call us with any questions that you might have regarding your case.

44 years

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

Our office can help you with matters involving OWI arrests, disorderly conduct charges, restraining orders and CHIPS actions.

44 years

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Our firm can help you to handle all of your needs including probate matters, will preparation including powers of attorney documents, estate planning, guardianships, real estate transactions and more. Please feel free to call

44 years

20%
Mediation 10%

When there is an issue that needs to be resolved, you need a third party who will assist towards the settlement - we can help you with that. Please feel free to call.

44 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 43 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1982

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Westmont Law Offices, S.C.

615 N Sherman Avenue, Suite 23, Madison, WI, 53704-4201

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Ruth N. Westmont's Reviews

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Posted by byroncooper | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Divorce Lawyer

Ruth Knows her stuff and took the lead in what was a very hostile situation at first. In the first meeting with the Judge she took over the situation and wrote up the whole proposal while the other lawyer just kind of stood there and watched. I was very emotional and she kept me focused. fortunately ...I am in the process of reconciling but I know if I had to go the distance it would be with Ruth!!!

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Ruth N. Westmont's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Mueller

Family lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A zealous advocate who is well versed in family law and really knows her stuff."

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Jill Johnson

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ruth is a terrific advocate for her clients. I have personally observed her work as we teamed up for several cases. She is smart and tough - exactly who you want on your team. Beyond that, she is very careful to tell clients how they can keep their costs down."

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Jeffrey Nichols

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked together on a termination of parental rights case. She was a zealous advocate for her client. We won and the clients kept the rights to their children."

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Timothy Kiefer

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly experienced and dedicated to the local community. I have referred numerous clients to her and she has always obtained good results."

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Charles Kenyon

Family lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I have worked with Ruth Westmont. She is meticulous in her attention to detail and cares about her clients."

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Jeffrey Nichols

Family lawyer

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Timothy Kiefer

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyer Association

2020

Top-Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2020

Best Family Lawyers in Madison, Expertise

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

BV Distinguished, American Registry

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Harvey L. Wendel Service Award, Dane County Bar Association

2012

BV Distinguished, American Registry

2009

Named "Top Lawyer", Madison Magazine

2007

Named "Top Lawyer", Madison Magazine

2005

Named "Top Lawyer", Madison Magazine

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Westmont Law Offices, SC

Associations

Dane County Bar Association

AARP Legal Services Network

State Bar of Wisconsin

Northside Business Association

Education

1982

U of Wisconsin

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Unitversity of Wisconsin

MSSW

Speaking Engagements

2011

River Food Pantry

Free Legal Services

2010

Madison Area Technical College Professor

Business Law

2010

Local High Schools

Responsibilities and Privileges upon turning 18

Publications

2020

Community Mediation Consortium Conflict Resolution Guide to ADR in Dane County Community Mediation Consortium Conflict Resolution Guide to ADR in Dane County

2009

ADR Information Overview Resulting Your Disputes Conflict Resolution,

Languages

English

Activity

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