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Practice areas
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Divorce and separation25%
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Family25%
41 years
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Criminal defense20%
41 years
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Estate planning20%
41 years
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Mediation10%
41 years
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Licensed for 40 years
State
WI
Status
Good Standing
Acquired
1982
Updated
03/05/2023
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Westmont Law Offices, S.C.
615 N Sherman Avenue
Suite 23
Madison, WI, 53704-4201
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Excellent Divorce Lawyer
Cost
Rates
- Free Consultation 60 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check
Resume
Work Experience
- Attorney
- Westmont Law Offices, SC
- 1997 - Present
Education
- U of Wisconsin
- JD - Juris Doctor
- 1982
- Unitversity of Wisconsin
- MSSW
- 1978
Associations
- Dane County Bar Association
- N/A
- AARP Legal Services Network
- N/A
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- N/A
Languages Spoken
- English
Honors and Awards
- Leading Lawyer
- Leading Lawyer Association
- 2020
- Top-Rated Lawyer
- Avvo
- 2020
- Best Family Lawyers in Madison
- Expertise
- 2020
Publications
- Community Mediation Consortium Conflict Resolution Guide to ADR in Dane County
- Community Mediation Consortium Conflict Resolution Guide to ADR in Dane County
- 2020
- ADR Information Overview Resulting Your Disputes
- Conflict Resolution,
- 2009
Speaking Engagements
- River Food Pantry
- Free Legal Services
- 2011
- Madison Area Technical College Professor
- Business Law
- 2010
- Local High Schools
- Responsibilities and Privileges upon turning 18
- 2010
Attorney endorsements
Received
(5)
Given
(2)
Family Attorney | Jan 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"A zealous advocate who is well versed in family law and really knows her stuff."
Family Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Family Attorney | 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."
Family
Criminal defense
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