Benjamin Van Severen

Benjamin Van Severen is a top-rated Wisconsin criminal defense attorney recognized for aggressively defending clients across the state. With a strong courtroom presence and a track record of success, Benjamin handles a wide range of criminal cases—from DUI to homicide—while consistently achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.

Benjamin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University in 2010. He studied Political Science and Criminology and also completed a minor in Music. He later earned his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in 2013. While in law school, he gave over 380 hours of volunteer work at the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic and the Wisconsin State Public Defender Trial Office in Green Bay.

Benjamin began his legal career immediately after graduation, joining a Milwaukee criminal defense law firm. From the start, he showed a strong passion for defending people in the courtroom. His focus on taking cases to trial has helped many clients win lighter sentences or get their charges reduced throughout the courts in Wisconsin.

Benjamin has a wide range of experience in criminal cases. He defends people accused of firearm offenses, drug crimes, and violent charges. His trial record is strong—he has an acquittal rate that is three times higher than the state average. That success shows in clients’ trust in him to fight for their rights under the law.

Benjamin stays up to date with legal changes by being active in many law groups. He is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also belongs to the Milwaukee Bar Association, Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association, and the State Bar of Wisconsin.

Benjamin Van Severen’s passion for criminal defense and unwavering commitment to justice have established him as one of Wisconsin’s top trial attorneys. Whether the case involves drug offenses, firearm violations, or complex felony charges, clients trust him to deliver a strategic, aggressive defense.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Van Severen Law Office, S.C.
• Member, Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Milwaukee Bar Association
• Member, Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• Marquette University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Marquette University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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