Stephanie Benske - New Berlin, WI
Attorney at Law Offices of Benske, Gatzke, McFadden and Rose
Divorce Lawyers in New Berlin, WI
15730 W. National Avenue New Berlin, WI 53151
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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28
Years
Experience
New Berlin Divorce Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child Placement
- Child Custody
- Maintenance/Alimony
- Property Division
- Relevant Tax Issues
- Paternity
- Mediation
Attorney Information
Overview
Stephanie Benske is an attorney at the firm Benske, Gatzke, McFadden and Rose, LLC., located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She focuses her practice on family law matters.
Ms. Benske attended Omaha Marian High School, a private institution in her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. She was accepted to and enrolled at Creighton University, also located in Omaha, after she graduated from Omaha Marian. During her time in Nebraska, she acquired significant professional experience through her involvement in the State Legislature and active participation in political campaigns. She actively participated in the sorority Chi Omega, fostering enduring interpersonal relationships and assuming the role of secretary for a duration of two years.
In 1998, Ms. Benske successfully completed her Juris Doctor degree at Creighton Law School. She was granted the opportunity to serve as a visiting scholar at Marquette Law School during her third year of legal education. In addition, she acquired significant professional experience through her internship under the guidance of the Honorable Daniel Noonan at the Children's Court Center located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Ms. Benske has curated educational resources and delivered instructional sessions on adoption and family law matters to legal professionals, facilitated by the National Business Institute. She has made an appearance on the television program Dateline alongside her colleague Paulette Brazil to discuss a case pertaining to familial matters. She has held memberships in several esteemed organizations, including the Inns of Court, Society of Family Law, Justinian Society, and the Wisconsin Club. Furthermore, she has leveraged her expertise in political campaigning to provide support for judicial campaigns. She has volunteered her time at the Volunteer Self Help Legal Clinic, a program provided at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Ms. Benske successfully completed the Mediation program at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She offers professional mediation services aimed at resolving familial matters. She possesses considerable expertise in the field of adoption law. She possesses extensive experience in managing a considerable number of adoption cases. Additionally, she brings a distinctive perspective to her practice, as she has personally undergone the process of adopting children, both internationally and domestically.
Ms. Benske is employed at the Children's Court Center, where she is involved in the management of Child in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) cases. Her responsibilities encompass both private cases and serving as an intake attorney at the Center. Additionally, she has immense experience with guardianships.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- A List WISN 12 for family law
- Selected to Super Lawyers 2017 - 2025
- Super Lawyer Rising Star 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012
- National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2014
- Top 10 Award for excellence in the field of family law
- Top Up and Coming Wisconsin Attorney
- Selected by Judicial committee to become intake attorney at Children’s Court
- Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding volunteer for the Wisconsin Family Justice Clinic
Other Sources of Feedback About Stephanie Benske
Included on the 2025 Wisconsin 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
- 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Creighton University School of Law,
Omaha,
Nebraska
Juris Doctorate
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Creighton University School of Law,
Omaha,
Nebraska
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Non Legal Education
- University of Nebraska
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Honorable Daniel Noonan at the Children’s Court Center in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Intern
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer Self Help Legal Clinic
Representative Cases
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In re the interest of Caryn A-G
- Citation: 228 Wis.2d 658
- Year: 1999
- Serial Number: 1999135846
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Angela O. v. Casey R.
- Year: 2004
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David B. v. Stephanie C.S.
- Year: 2002
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Wisconsin (Member)
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section (Member)
- Inns of Court (Member)
- Society of Family Lawyers
- Wisconsin Club
- Justinian Society
Fraternities and Sororities
- Chi Omega
Contact
15730 W. National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Phone: 262-214-0380
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.bgmrlaw.com
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