Teresa Skretta Richards

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Teresa Skretta Richards

also known as Teresa Richards

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 30 years

Adoption Lawyer at Lincoln, NE
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +5 more

1601 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, NE

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About Teresa

Biography

Phi Beta Kappa.

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Adoption 14%

30 years

14%
Alimony 14%

14%
Appeals 14%

14%
Child Custody 14%

30 years

14%
Child Support 14%

14%
Divorce and Separation 14%

30 years

14%
Family 14%

30 years

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 30 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Anderson, Creager & Wittstruck, PC, LLO

1601 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, NE, 68512

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Teresa Skretta Richards's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brooklyn Machacek | July 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

Teresa knew exactly what needed to be done with our case, and we trusted her throughout the two years we worked with her. She was VERY helpful, and knowledgeable about everything when it came to our case, and put as ease knowing she was doing everything in her power to help us. I could not recommend ...Teresa more, 100% will give her name out to anyone in need of a lawyer!

Posted by Tyler | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest and Straightforward

I hired Teresa to represent me in my divorce. When looking for someone to defend me, I talked to several attorneys. Each one said I would have to split the total value of the equity of my home with my ex-wife. Not Teresa. She explained that, since I owned the house before getting married, I should ...only have to split the value of the principal we paid down during our marriage. She helped ensure this outcome, which saved me a tremendous amount of money. Dealing with my ex-wife's attorney was often very frustrating, to say the least. There were times that I felt my character and integrity were questioned, and that her attempts to get my ex-wife the largest settlement possible often turned personal I felt. Teresa, on the other hand, stayed on point and was very professional throughout the entire process. This made a difficult time in my life a little easier. She even caught a $35,000 math error made by the opposing attorney in her client's favor. Once everything was finished, I ended up owing a fraction of what I expected to pay. If you are looking for someone who doesn't play games, is honest and straightforward, and is more concerned with getting you a fair deal rather than just a quick divorce, Teresa is someone you should talk to.

Posted by Jeni | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest, Approachable, Organized, Personable

Too often, reviews glow to the point you wonder if they are an actual reflection of the work the person produces. Please do not turn a jaded eye to the excellent reviews you will find for Ms. Richards, for they speak the truth. In my life, I've had the opportunity to work professionally with many... attorneys. Some good and some not so good. When I needed an attorney for my divorce, I was referred to Ms. Richards and was told she was an excellent attorney. They were right. The first time you sit down with Ms. Richards, you see immediately that she listens and actually hears you, which is a skill that is lacking for so many people today. She has a capacity to take intimidating legal challenges and boil them down to manageable tasks that give you a good grasp of what to expect. She maintains a level of professionalism and organization that speaks to my own heart. There is the Ms. Richards that is in her office during the consultation, where you feel comfortable and can explain your issues while she helps you sort to the real problem. Then there is the Ms. Richards that appears before the judge. She is everything you would expect from a good attorney in court. She epitomizes good judgment and use of words all the while always coming across as the most professional person in the room. She oozes credibility and as such, so do you as her client. Her compassion and humor make her good at what she does on a personal level. Her organization and professional level make her a top notch attorney. I have and would recommend her to anyone seeking help with family, child custody, divorce and separation. She makes an already difficult process bearable.

Posted by Demetrius | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

WONDERFUL!!

Teresa Skretta Richards is the best lawyer experience I have had in my 34 years of life! She is very good with communicating with her clients, she will not sugar coat anything, she is honest, and she will absolutely give her all as long as you give your all! I can sit here and go on and on and on a...bout her, but to sum it up, she knows her work, she does her job above and beyond! TERESA IS THE BEST!! I absolutely love her!!

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Teresa Skretta Richards's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexandria Lierz

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Teresa is an excellent advocate for clients as well as a great attorney to work opposite with in family law cases."

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Mary Kay Hansen

Family lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In the past Teresa and I have served as opposing counsel and currently I mediate and have provided services for Teresa's family law clients. Teresa is always prepared and her clients are well informed. Although she is a zealous advocate when the situation requires, she also will look for reasonable resolutions to family law matters thus preventing her client from incurring the emotional and financial costs of litigation when the situation allows."

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Jennifer Huxoll

Family lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I often recommend Teresa to friends and family seeking a family law attorney. Teresa's legal skills and ethics are above reproach. I also appreciate the way she seems to have mastered the balance between being a "hard hitting" attorney when necessary, while also demonstrating appropriate sensitivity when working with families and children. I highly recommend Teresa if you are in need of a family law attorney."

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Teri Vukonich

Unknown lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Teresa is an attorney with integrity, superior knowledge and experience. She is well respected in the legal community. I confidently refer family law cases to her."

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Jane Mach

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Teresa is a fabulous lawyer. She is smart and aggressive and brings heart and empathy to cases. She is practical and solution-oriented and she has a good rapport with clients, other lawyers and judges. Top notch."

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Melanie Kirk

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandria Lierz

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Huxoll

Unknown lawyer

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Jane Mach

Family lawyer

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Melanie Kirk

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

1994

Allen Moot Court Board, Unversity of Nebraska College of Law

1993

Regents Scholarship, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

1990

Phi Beta Kappa, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Anderson, Creager & Wittstruck, PC, LLO

1900 - Present

Partner, Anderson, Creager & Wittstruck, P.C., L.L.O.

1999 - 2003

Attorney, Bollerup & Huxoll

1995 - 1999

Staff Attorney/Supervising Attorney, Legal Services Of Southeast Nebraska

Associations

2016 - Present

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition

Nebraska Advisory Committee

2008 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Lincoln Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association

Member

Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys

American Association for Justice

Education

1995

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor (with distinction)

1995

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

JD

1992

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

MA - Masters

1990

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

BA - Bachelor of Arts (with high distinction)

Publications

2019

Family Law Practice Manual Annulments

2019

Family Law Practice Manual Legal Separations

Languages

English

Activity

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