Atty. Kate M. Benson

Atty. Kate M. Benson

Ms. Kate M.

Watertown Watertown 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Kate M. Benson at a glance

Kate M. Benson is an Attorney based in Watertown, South Dakota, practicing at Austin, Hinderaker, Hopper, Strait & Benson LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on divorce, contracts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (2002). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 2002) and University of Southern Indiana (B.S., 1999). Active member of Codington County and American Bar Associations State Bar of South Dakota. Serands clients in Watertown, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Kate M. Benson is a lawyer practicing criminal law, accidents/personal injury, agency/administrative law and 10 other areas of law
  • Kate M. received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Indiana in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Kate M. practices at Austin, Hinderaker, Hopper, Strait & Benson LLP in Watertown, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Kate M. Benson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kate M. Benson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Kate M. Benson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Dakota →

Contracts

Kate M. Benson is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in South Dakota →

Probate

Kate M. Benson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Dakota →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Kate M. Benson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Kate M. Benson is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Dakota

Practicing law in South Dakota. Legal matters in South Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Watertown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Dakota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Dakota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Dakota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kate M. Benson

Where is Kate M. Benson's law office located?
Kate M. Benson's law practice is located in Watertown, South Dakota. The firm is Austin, Hinderaker, Hopper, Strait & Benson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kate M. Benson handle?
Kate M. Benson focuses on divorce, contracts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Kate M. Benson practiced law?
Kate M. Benson has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Kate M. Benson go to law school?
Kate M. Benson earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1999).
How can I contact Kate M. Benson for a consultation?
You can contact Kate M. Benson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 2002
B.S.
University of Southern Indiana
- 1999

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 2002

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