Ruth Ogden

Ruth Ogden is an associate attorney at Woodhouse Roden Ames & Brennan, LLC in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is licensed in Wyoming and Colorado and works on Family Law, Domestic Violence, Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Healthcare Law, Contracts, and Civil Law matters. She represents individuals whose cases may affect children, family relationships, safety, and access to services. Her work includes both office and courtroom advocacy, with attention to the practical needs of people involved in sensitive legal proceedings.

Ruth received a J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2022. During law school, she served as Student Clinic Director of the UW Family and Child Legal Advocacy Center. She represented clients as a student attorney and helped supervise peers through intake, negotiations, hearings, and trial preparation. She also participated in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, assisting with briefs and oral arguments before a mock international court.

Ruth began her post graduate legal career with state contracts and work as a guardian ad litem in solo practice. Before law school, she spent six years working with at risk youth and families in roles involving child protection services, inpatient mental health counseling, and juvenile services in Colorado. That background informs her family and child welfare practice, including cases where legal questions overlap with social services, safety concerns, and the interests of children. She also has experience with contracts and other civil matters.

Ruth was appointed by the governor to the State Advisory Council for Juvenile Justice and serves on its executive committee, according to her firm profile. Her professional background connects courtroom representation with direct experience serving children and families. Ruth Ogden approaches client matters with an understanding of both legal process and the human circumstances behind it, assisting people as they address family disputes, child welfare issues, and related civil challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Woodhouse Roden Ames & Brennan, LLC
• Member, Wyoming State Bar
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Executive Committee, State Advisory Council for Juvenile Justice

Licensed State

• Wyoming
• Colorado

Education

• University of Wyoming College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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