Sara Vanden Brook

Sara Vanden Brook

Your Family and Business Depend on You. You Can Depend on Us.
  • Family Law, Divorce
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Sara is prepared and pleasant to work with, though always an effective advocate for her client. She knows how to manage and resolve a case without creating unnecessary bad feelings between the parties. She is also an effective mediator.
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Biography

Sara has long been a strong advocate for children. Before attending law school, she was a social worker for the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare. Now as an experienced attorney, recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2017 and 2019, Sara helps families involved in divorce and paternity proceedings, grandparent and foster parent rights cases, and in complicated CHIPS and termination of parental rights matters. She also serves as a mediator, as well as a guardian ad litem, representing the best interest of children. In all cases, Sara seeks creative solutions that work for families and protect children’s rights.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Video Conferencing
  • FaceTime
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney/Partner
The Law Center, S.C.
- Current
Education
University of Wisconsin Law School
J.D. (2008)
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University of Wisconsin - Madison
B.S. | Human Development and Family Studies & Psychology
Honors: with distinction
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Awards
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Member
- Current
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Capital Connections Networking Group
Member
- Current
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Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin
Member
- Current
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Dane County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Legal Association for Women
Member
- Current
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Madison Area Connectors
Member
- Current
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State Bar of Wisconsin Children and the Law Section
Board Member
- Current
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Divorce Cooperation Institute
Board Member
- Current
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State Bar of Wisconsin  # 1059001
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Brussels Sprouts, Pancakes, and Proof in Grandparent Visitation
Wisconsin State Bar, Family Law Section
All About Collaborative Divorce
Wisconsin Woman
Speaking Engagements
Guardian Ad Litem Training 2020, State Bar of Wisconsin CLE Seminar, Wisconsin
State Bar of Wisconsin
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
433 W Washington Ave Suite 300
Madison, WI 53703
Telephone: (608) 405-6552
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
The Law Center, S.C.
602 Pleasant Oak Dr.
Oregon, WI 53575
Toll-Free: (608) 405-6552