Becky N. Van Dam

Attorney Becky Van Dam has over 10 years of experience dedicated to litigating and protecting her clients’ rights. She focuses her practice in criminal defense, appellate law, traffic and restraining order/injunction cases. She understands the stress and uncertainty that individuals face when confronting legal challenges. She utilizes her background, skills, and comprehensive legal knowledge to guide clients through these difficult times. This guidance includes providing prompt communication, skillfully navigating the complexities of the legal system, and vigorously advocating on behalf of her clients. Attorney Van Dam specializes in criminal defense. She has handled a wide range of criminal offenses, including: OWI’s, drug offenses, domestic violence, battery, robbery, theft, money laundering, fraud, property crimes, violent crimes, sexual assault and reckless homicide. She has a proven track record of success in obtaining favorable outcomes for her clients, including negotiating plea agreements, litigating legal issues and winning jury trials. Her practice has a particular emphasis on handling OWI cases. She has successfully litigated a variety of issues on these types of cases, from challenging illegal traffic stops, blood draws and searches and seizures at motion hearings to presenting defenses and arguing proof problems at jury trials. Her efforts have resulted in numerous OWI cases being dismissed, amended or clients acquitted at trial. Attorney Van Dam is also experienced in criminal appeals, where she has achieved success in both the circuit court and the court of appeals. She is skilled in legal research and writing. Her work has led to multiple clients being released from prison and having their convictions vacated. With a strong belief in fighting for her clients’ rights, Attorney Van Dam is dedicated to providing zealous legal representation. In restraining order and injunction cases, she has attained a success rate of 76% in winning cases for her clients or reaching a favorable outcome. She has represented petitioners and respondents in domestic violence, harassment, child abuse and individual at-risk restraining orders. She has proven knowledge, skill, and experience in effectively handling these cases for her clients. Attorney Van Dam has been consecutively selected to Wisconsin Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars List since 2021. This is a prestigious distinction that only the top 2.5% of attorneys in Wisconsin receive. Please call or email to request a consultation. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Becky N. Van Dam included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2021 - 2022 Other Sources of Feedback About Becky N. Van Dam Included on the 2025Wisconsin Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2022 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list

• Associate

• Waukesha District Attorney's Office, Student Practitioner, 2014 - 2015
• Marquette University Law School, Research Assistant, 2013 - 2014
• Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Judicial Intern, 2013
• Milwaukee County DA’s Office, Legal Volunteer, 2012 - 2013
• Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole Agent, 2009 - 2012

• Wisconsin, 2015
• Specialties and Certifications
• Litigation Practice, Marquette University Law School, 2015

• State Bar of Wisconsin (Member)
• Washington County Bar Association (Member)