Topeka-based family law attorney Ardith Smith-Woertz has been handling cases involving divorce, parentage, child support, child custody, residency, and parenting time for more than three decades. She is a Certified Mediator through the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration and regularly acts as a mediator/conciliator for parties involved in domestic disputes. She also serves on the Kansas Judicial Council’s Family Law Advisory Committee—studying family law issues, writing proposed legislation, and drafting domestic forms that are used across Kansas.
Ardith Smith-Woertz
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023 Awarded Practice Areas
Family Law Family Law Mediation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Topeka.
Awarded Practice Areas
Family Law Family Law Mediation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Topeka.
Biography
Locations
Languages
- English
Education
- Washburn University, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1987
- Washburn University, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 1983
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- Kansas Supreme Court
- United States District Court for the District of Kansas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Court
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- Kansas Bar Association - Member
- Topeka Bar Association - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Family Law, Topeka (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- 2020 - 2023 Super Lawyers
Additional Information
- Certified Family Law Mediator
Certified by the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration
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