Benjamin T. Van Severen

Attorney Benjamin T. Van Severen is the owner of the highly respected Milwaukee law firm Van Severen Law Office, S.C. Since co-founding his prior firm in late 2015, Mr. Van Severen has continued to build on his already excellent reputation by fighting to protect the rights of Wisconsin residents facing criminal charges. Today, with an acquittal rate that is three times the average in the state, accused individuals throughout Wisconsin turn to him for their criminal defense needs when faced with a variety of charges, including the following:

• Traffic violations

• Operating while intoxicated

• Drug charges

• Domestic violence

• Sexual offenses

• Weapons charges

• Child neglect and abuse

• Property crimes

• Violent crimes

• Parole and probation violations

Mr. Van Severen began his legal career in 2013 after earning his law degree from Marquette University Law School and his admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin. Over the course of a legal career spanning less than five years, attorney Van Severen has already earned the respect of both his clients and his peers.

As a result of his reputation, Mr. Van Severen is the recipient of a number of honors and awards. He has a "Superb" rating from Avvo, and The National Trial Lawyers has included him on its list of the Top 40 under 40.

When Mr. Van Severen is not defending a client, he is often found at legal functions. He is a member of numerous organizations, including the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Milwaukee Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.