Ashlynn R. Burke

Ashlynn R. Burke is an Associate at Austin, Hinderaker, Hopper, Strait & Benson LLP in Watertown, South Dakota. Her practice includes family law, divorce, child custody and visitation, adoption, criminal defense, civil litigation, probate, and guardianship and conservatorship matters. Burke assists individuals and families with legal problems that require careful attention to procedure, practical options, and the personal consequences of a dispute.

Burke earned a B.S. from the University of South Dakota in 2022 and a J.D. from the University of South Dakota in 2025. Her education provides a recent foundation in legal research, analysis, advocacy, and problem solving. She is admitted to the State Bar of South Dakota, supporting her work for clients in state-law matters across her family, criminal, probate, and litigation practice.

Her family law work covers disputes involving divorce, custody, visitation, and adoption, while her criminal defense practice involves representing individuals facing charges and related court proceedings. Burke also handles civil litigation and probate-related matters, including issues that may involve guardianships or conservatorships. Across these areas, she helps clients understand the legal process, organize important facts, and evaluate available paths toward resolution.

Ashlynn R. Burke brings a broad early-career practice to clients who may be dealing with several connected legal concerns at once. She focuses on clear communication, careful preparation, and practical advice suited to the circumstances of each matter. Burke’s work across family law, criminal defense, civil litigation, and probate allows her to address both contested cases and planning-oriented needs while helping clients move through legal proceedings with a clear understanding of the next steps.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Austin Law
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Dakota
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice and Sociology

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