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4 Locations Across Wisconsin
A Proven Fighter for Your Future
When your family’s future is on the line, experience matters. For over 30 years, Linda has been a dominant force in Wisconsin family law, earning a reputation as a highly successful litigator in court and a tenacious fighter for her clients in mediation and settlement efforts.
While many attorneys look for the easiest path to resolution, Linda prepares every case with the precision and aggression necessary to win in the courtroom. She understands that family law is not just about filing paperwork, it is about protecting your children, your assets and financial future, and your peace of mind.
Whether you are navigating a high-conflict divorce, a complex custody battle, or a sensitive domestic dispute, Linda combines deep legal knowledge with relentless advocacy to get the results you deserve.
Her Expertise Includes:
- Divorce Including High-Net-Worth & Complex Litigation
- Custody & Placement
- Post-Judgment Modifications of Child Support & Maintenance
Linda’s peers have rated her "AV Preeminent"—the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
“Simply put, Linda is an extremely knowledgeable, hard-working attorney. I would highly recommend her to anyone! She will get you the results you deserve!”
“I highly recommend Linda and her staff at Vanden Heuvel & Dineen. Linda is extremely knowledgeable, professional, honest and sincere. She is genuine in her discussions with you, and is always looking out for your best interests. Her knowledge and expertise are unmatched in the courtroom. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome, and was able to get through an incredibly difficult time with greater ease knowing Linda and her team were handling my case.”
Recognized On:
EDUCATION:
- Marquette University Law School – Milwaukee, J.D.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
- AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell
- American Bar Association
- United States Supreme Court Bar Association
- National Association of Trial Lawyers
- Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Bar Association
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Milwaukee Bar Association
- Washington County Bar Association
- Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, Inc.
- Cooperative Divorce Bar Association
- National Association of Law Enforcement Attorneys
EXPERIENCE:
- Represents clients at trial and appellate level
- Practice areas include family law, personal injury and employment law
- Lecturer – Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Lectures for the Milwaukee Bar Association, Wisconsin Bar Association and professional legal seminars
PUBLIC SERVICE AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS:
- Germantown Chamber of Commerce
- Slinger Advancement Association
- Germantown Scholarship Committee
- Friends of Abused Families, Inc.- Board of Directors
- Member of the Board of Professional Responsibility, Milwaukee Committee from 1987-1996
- United Way Division Leader
- West Bend Friends of Sculpture
Linda is a skilled litigator but also has the ability to negotiate favorable settlements on behalf of her clients. She saves her clients time, money, and emotional distress through settlement negotiations, but is a renowned litigator with the ability to effectively litigate cases if settlement efforts fail. Linda is skilled at handling complex divorces including large estates, contentious custody/placement disputes, and property division litigation.
Linda S. Vanden Heuvel also regularly practices in the area of personal injury. Linda litigated one of Washington County’s largest personal injury cases, a 5.9 million dollar award on behalf of a thirteen-year-old girl critically injured in a West Bend, Wisconsin, automobile accident.
As a personal injury lawyer, Linda sees the human side; the injured bodies, the broken bones, the emotional trauma. Linda recognizes that an injury to one person injures the whole family. Linda works hard to obtain the compensation her clients need and deserve after being injured.
Legal Solutions as unique as Your Needs
Sometimes life can throw us tragedies. Events that can be so confusing or overwhelming you don’t know where to turn next.
Vanden Heuvel & Dineen S.C. is here to guide you through it all. Our attorneys have a long track record of success fighting for our clients. From divorce, custody battles, personal injury accidents, criminal behavior, or business disputes, we are here to help.
You need the best by your side. After almost 40 years serving eastern Wisconsin, we’ve seen it all and are ready to bring our expertise to your case. Our goal is to help you stay informed through the entire process so the best decisions can be made and you truly do not feel like you are going through it alone.