Ashley J. Richter

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Attorney Ashley J. Richter

Ashley Richter is a founding partner of the firm.  She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology, summa cum laude with high distinction, from the University of Minnesota.  For law school, Ashley returned to her home state of Wisconsin and received her law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School, cum laude, with a concentration in family law.  Ashley’s practice areas include all divorce and family law matters, both litigated and collaborative, adoption, surrogacy, professional licensing application and misconduct defense, estate and probate litigation, and mediation services.

Ashley has served as adjunct faculty at the University of Wisconsin Law School for adoption law and policy.  She is a past President of the Legal Association for Women, a volunteer with the Dane County Family Law Assistance Center, and active member of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, serving as a director on the board.  She is also involved with the Dane County Bar Case Mediation Program Committee, the James E. Doyle Inns of Court, and Dane County Bar Association.  Ashley contributed to the development of the materials for the statewide high school mock trial program and served as a judge of high school mock trial competition since 2010.

Ashley has been named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2018 in the area of family law, a distinction reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in the State of Wisconsin in each practice area.  She is frequently asked by other attorneys and the court to act as guardian ad litem and represent the best interests of the child in complex family cases.  Ashley has been a presenter on a range of topics for other Wisconsin lawyers from handling divorce cases, evidence and trial practice, and acting as a guardian ad litem. 

In her free time, Ashley enjoys traveling with her family and a good mystery novel or movie.

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    • Divorce and Legal Separation, including collaborative divorce

    • Property division, including retirement, business and other complex division issues

    • Child support

    • Maintenance/Spousal Support

    • Child Custody and Placement disputes, including interstate cases

    • Paternity actions

    • Grandparent visitation

    • Pre-Nuptial/Post-Nuptial marital property agreements

    • Unmarried couples

    • Uncontested Step-Parent Adoption

    • Adoption

    • Surrogacy

    • Mediation and arbitration services in family law cases

    • Professional ethics and misconduct defense

    • Licensing application issues

    • Wills and Trusts

    • Powers of Attorney

    • Probate Administration and Litigation

Practice Areas

Licensure:

  • Wisconsin - 2010

Speaking Credits:

  • Building Your Divorce Practice: Client Interviews & Divorce Process Tools, State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section, 2024

  • How to Uncover Addiction and Mental Health Issues as Guardian ad Litem, State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section Guardian ad Litem Training, 2023

  • Adoption Law & Policy course at the University of Wisconsin Law School, Adjunct Faculty, University of Wisconsin Law School, 2022, 2023

  • Preparing for Trial as Guardian ad Litem, State Bar of Wisconsin Guardian ad Litem Training, 2020

  • Ethical quagmires, rules and best practices for guardians ad litem in family court, State Bar of Wisconsin Guardian ad Litem Training, 2019

  • Client Interviews & Divorce Process Tools, State Bar of Wisconsin Family Law Section, 2018

  • Presenting and Excluding Evidence in Family Law Matters, Volunteer Lawyer's Project Training, Legal Action Of Wisconsin, 2015

  • Licensing Issues and the Legal Process for Physicians, University Of Wisconsin Medical School, 2015

  • “I highly recommend Ashley Richter if you're in need of a divorce attorney. She is highly knowledgeable and very professional. My divorce was not an easy case. My ex-spouse wanted half of my retirement funds but in the end I was awarded all my pensions because of Ashley's brilliance. She is always professional and whenever I emailed or called her, she responded in a timely manner actually 99% of the time, she got back to me immediately. She is well-organized, a fast-thinker, very meticulous and wise beyond her years. With my case being a difficult one, I was very lucky to have found and engaged Ashley Richter.”

    - Nannette

  • “I was represented in my divorce by Ashley Richter. My divorce ended up much more complicated than I originally anticipated and Ashley was by my side, advocating for me and making sure I understood everything that was going on throughout the entire process. She is smart and matter of fact, which I really value, and was very accurate in her assessments of what we were dealing with. If you want competent, straightforward and vigorous representation, I highly recommend Ashley.”

    - M.S.

  • “After talking to several attorneys I chose Ashley Richter to represent me in a recent divorce. Throughout the entire process Ashley was professional, knowledgeable and responsive to any questions or doubts I had about the proceedings. She and her staff made a difficult time less so by keeping fairness a central theme while looking out for my interests. And the quality and professionalism continued after the divorce was finalized; she has always been willing to answer any follow up questions I have had.”

    - P.B.

  • “Best Attorney Ever!! - I found this women to be of the highest integrity of any Attorney I have ever dealt with. She was always honest and actually told me ways to keep my costs and fees at a minimum. I always felt that she was doing the very best she could for me in handling my divorce. She was always on top of everything, planning ahead and always prompt with responses and getting things taken care of . In addition she showed compassion and understanding during a most stressful time in my life. I would highly recommend her over any others.”

    - Sherry

  • “Attorney Ashley Richter is Excellent! - I appreciated all the communication during the process leading up to the adoption. Attorney Richter was so kind and really listened to what we wanted to accomplish. She coordinated schedules with our family, the judge and set up the court hearing that we had on zoom. I can’t tell you how close this has brought our family together. We can’t thank Attorney Ashley Richter enough!”

    - Monica

  • “Brilliant and personable attorney that gets results - Ashley is extremely responsive and it never felt as though I wasn't her top priority. Pair that with her excellent professionalism and high ethical standards that she constantly displays for top notch representation. The respect she brings to the table with her, thorough work, and candid advice I couldn’t imagine finding a better attorney. I would and have highly recommend Ashley for legal representation.”

    - Keith

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