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Ardith Smith-Woertz

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1508 Southwest Topeka Boulevard Topeka, Kansas 66612-1887
(785) 234-3272
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Firm: Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC
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Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC


Years In Practice

36


Phone Number (785) 234-3272

Ardith Smith-Woertz’s family law practice focuses on matters involving divorce, child support, child custody and residency, parenting issues, and parentage. Based in Topeka, Ardith serves clients throughout the northeastern quadrant of the state of Kansas. Ardith is also a Certified Mediator through the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration and regularly acts as a mediator/conciliator for parties involved in domestic disputes.

A dedicated family law practitioner for more than three decades, Ardith adeptly navigates even the most complicated cases with ease. Clients routinely remark that Ardith is remarkably composed, and they are right. Ardith’s ability to remain poised under pressure was hard-earned. Having seen and done practically all there is to see and do in domestic practice, she is both unflappable and unstoppable.

Ardith’s reputation for delivering superior family law representation is matched only by her reputation for professionalism. On the rare occasion a family law judge or practitioner does not know Ardith, they have heard of her—and the esteem she has attained. 

In 1998, Ardith was appointed to the Family Law Advisory Committee of the Kansas Supreme Court Judicial Council. She has remained on the Committee since that time, studying family law issues, writing proposed legislation, and drafting domestic forms used across the state of Kansas.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Family Law
Family Law Mediation
Trusts and Estates
What is the scope of this lawyer's practice?
 
Family Law - 50%
 
Family Law Mediation - 40%
 
Trusts and Estates - 10%
How is this lawyer compensated?
Hourly
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on an hourly fee.
Retainer Fees
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on a retainer fee.
Bar Admissions
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Admitted in 1989
Kansas
Admitted in 1987
United States District Court for the District of Kansas
Admitted in 1987
Awards
  • Super Lawyers 2021-2022
  • Best Lawyers 2023 - Family Law and Family Law Mediation - Topeka, KS
Organizations & Affiliations
American Bar Association
Member
Kansas Bar Association
Member
Topeka Bar Association
Member
Languages
English
Education
Washburn University, Juris Doctorate
Graduated 1987
Washburn University, Bachelor of Arts
Graduated 1983
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (785) 234-3272
1508 Southwest Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1887
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1887
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