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Contact
Email
svandenbrook@lawcenterwisconsin.com
Phone
(608) 888-9226
Address
433 W Washington Ave Suite 300, Madison, WI, 53703, US
Professional
About
I have long been a strong advocate for children. Before attending law school, I was a social worker for the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare. Now as an attorney, I help families involved in divorce and paternity proceedings, grandparent and foster parent rights cases, and in complicated CHIPS and termination of parental rights matters. I also serve as a mediator, as well as a guardian ad litem, representing the best interest of children. In all cases, I seek creative solutions that work for families and protect children’s rights.
About Adoption Law
Adoption attorneys guide families through the legal process of adopting a child. They handle all legal requirements to create new family bonds. Common matters include domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care adoption.
Credentials
Education
2008 University of Wisconsin Law School JD - Juris Doctor 2003 University of Wisconsin-Madison BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2019 Super Lawyers Rising Stars, SuperLawyers 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
Publications
2018 Wisconsin State Bar - Family Law Section Blog Brussels Sprouts, Pancakes, and Proof in Grandparent Visitation 2009 Wisconsin Woman All About Collaborative Divorce
Associations
2019 - Present State Bar of Wisconsin Children and the Law Section Board Member 2019 - Present Capital Connections Networking Group Member 2019 - Present Madison Area Connectors Member 2019 - Present Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Member 2019 - Present Dane County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2020 State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Seminar Guardian Ad Litem Training 2020
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Updated: Sep 24, 2026