Since it was first published in 1983, The Best Lawyers in America® has become universally regarded as a superior guide to legal excellence. For more than four decades, Best Lawyers® has helped those in need of legal services identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them.
Each year, Best Lawyers® recognizes one “Lawyer of the Year” for each practice area and designated metropolitan area. Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC is delighted to announce that Ardith Smith-Woertz has been selected as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law in Topeka, KS.
The peer review process underlying this commendation means Ardith has earned a high level of respect among other leading lawyers in the same community and practice area for her abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
In addition to earning “Lawyer of the Year” for general family law practice, Ardith was also recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her exceptional capabilities in family law mediations.
