Rebecca Morlock Reeves

Rebecca Morlock Reeves is an Associate at Austin, Hinderaker, Hopper, Strait & Benson LLP in Watertown, South Dakota. Her practice includes criminal defense, family law, divorce, custody, visitation, child support, adoption, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. Reeves represents individuals facing felony and misdemeanor charges and also guides families through disputes and legal proceedings that can affect parenting, household relationships, and personal decision-making authority.

Reeves graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, in 1994 and earned Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1997. She is licensed to practice in South Dakota state court. Her education and legal background support work that requires close attention to evidence, court procedure, negotiation, and client counseling, particularly when criminal charges or family disputes carry significant consequences for a client’s daily life.

Her criminal defense work includes representing clients in felony and misdemeanor matters, and she serves as defense counsel in Codington County Treatment Courts. Reeves also handles divorce, custody, visitation, child support, adoption, and marital agreement matters. In guardianship, conservatorship, and name-change proceedings, she assists clients with procedural requirements and court filings. Across these areas, she helps clients understand options and prepare for hearings, negotiations, or other case developments.

Rebecca Morlock Reeves brings experience across criminal and family-related proceedings that often require both legal advocacy and practical judgment. She focuses on explaining the process, preparing clients for important decisions, and protecting their interests in court. Reeves’s work in treatment courts and her broader criminal and family law practice allow her to address complex personal circumstances while maintaining a clear focus on the legal issues before the court.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Austin Law
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota
• Member, Board of Directors, Lake Area Zoological Society
• Volunteer, Watertown Figure Skate Club
• Member, Codington County Treatment Courts

Licensed State

• South Dakota

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