Linda Lea Viken

Linda Lea Viken is a seasoned family law attorney based in Rapid City, South Dakota. She has been practicing law since 1978, specializing in family law and mediation. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1977 and a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from the University of South Dakota in 1967. In 1983, she became the first woman to serve as a Magistrate Judge in Pennington County, South Dakota. She has also served twice in the South Dakota State Legislature, representing Minnehaha County and later Pennington County. In 2013, she was honored as the South Dakota Trial Lawyer of the Year by the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, becoming the first family law specialist to receive this award. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. She has served as the President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been involved in various leadership roles within the organization. She has also been a member of the Uniform Law Commission's Joint Editorial Board for Family Law. In 2015, she was named Outstanding Alumnus by the University of South Dakota School of Law. She has been recognized with a 5.0/5.0 peer review rating on Martindale-Hubbell. She is the owner of Viken Family Law Mediation, located at 2640 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702. She offers family law mediation services, having completed ABA Family Law Mediation training and attended the Harvard Negotiations Seminar. She has been actively involved in community service, serving on boards and in advisory capacities for organizations assisting women, children. Families, including the South Dakota Coalition for Children, South Dakota Voices for Children, South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women, AAUW, Zonta, the West River Mental Health Board, Black Hills Legal Services, and the Black Hills Regional Food Bank. She has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community and her advocacy for women's rights. In 2014, she was recognized in the Congressional Record for her achievements and service. She is a member of the South Dakota State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association.

She has been a guest lecturer, educating other attorneys and community organizations on various family law topics. She is fluent in English. She has been practicing law for over 40 years, focusing exclusively on family law mediation in recent years. She has been recognized with a 5.0/5.0 peer review rating on Martindale-Hubbell. She has been actively involved in community service, serving on boards and in advisory capacities for organizations assisting women, children. Families, including the South Dakota Coalition for Children, South Dakota Voices for Children, South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women, AAUW, Zonta, the West River Mental Health Board, Black Hills Legal Services, and the Black Hills Regional Food Bank. She has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community and her advocacy for women's rights. In 2014, she was recognized in the Congressional Record for her achievements and service. She is a member of the South Dakota State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. She has been a guest lecturer, educating other attorneys and community organizations on various family law topics. She is fluent in English. She has been practicing law for over 40 years, focusing exclusively on family law mediation in recent years. She has been recognized with a 5.0/5.0 peer review rating on Martindale-Hubbell. She has been actively involved in community service, serving on boards and in advisory capacities for organizations assisting women, children. Families, including the South Dakota Coalition for Children, South Dakota Voices for Children, South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women, AAUW, Zonta, the West River Mental Health Board, Black Hills Legal Services, and the Black Hills Regional Food Bank. She has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community and her advocacy for women's rights. In 2014, she was recognized in the Congressional Record for her achievements and service. She is a member of the South Dakota State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association.

She has been a guest lecturer, educating other attorneys and community organizations on various family law topics. She is fluent in English. She has been practicing law for over 40 years, focusing exclusively on family law mediation in recent years. She has been recognized with a 5.0/5.0 peer review rating on Martindale-Hubbell. She has been actively involved in community service, serving on boards and in advisory capacities for organizations assisting women, children. Families, including the South Dakota Coalition for Children, South Dakota Voices for Children, South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women, AAUW, Zonta, the West River Mental Health Board, Black Hills Legal Services, and the Black Hills Regional Food Bank. She has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community and her advocacy for women's rights. In 2014, she was recognized in the Congressional Record for her achievements and service. She is a member of the South Dakota State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. She has been a guest lecturer, educating other attorneys and community organizations on various family law topics. She is fluent in English. She has been practicing law for over 40 years, focusing exclusively on family law mediation in recent years. She has been recognized with a 5.0/5.0 peer review rating on Martindale-Hubbell. She has been actively involved in community service, serving on boards and in advisory capacities for organizations assisting women, children. Families, including the South Dakota Coalition for Children, South Dakota Voices for Children, South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women, AAUW, Zonta, the West River Mental Health Board, Black Hills Legal Services, and the Black Hills Regional Food Bank. She has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community and her advocacy for women's rights. In 2014, she was recognized in the Congressional Record for her achievements and service. She is a member of the South Dakota State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association.

She has been a guest lecturer, educating other attorneys and community organizations on various family law topics. She is fluent in English. She has been practicing law for over 40 years, focusing exclusively on family law mediation in recent years. She has been recognized with a 5.0/5.0 peer review rating on Martindale-Hubbell. She has been actively involved in community service, serving on boards and in advisory capacities for organizations assisting women, children. Families, including the South Dakota Coalition for Children, South Dakota Voices for Children, South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women, AAUW, Zonta, the West River Mental Health Board, Black Hills Legal Services, and the Black Hills Regional Food Bank. She has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community and her advocacy for women's rights. In 2014, she was recognized in the Congressional Record for her achievements and service. She is a member of the South Dakota State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. She has been a guest lecturer, educating other attorneys and community organizations on various family law topics. She is fluent in English. She has been practicing law for over 40 years, focusing exclusively on family law mediation in recent years. She has been recognized with a 5.0/5.0 peer review rating on Martindale-Hubbell. She has been actively involved in community service, serving on boards and in advisory capacities for organizations assisting women, children. Families, including the South Dakota Coalition for Children, South Dakota Voices for Children, South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women, AAUW, Zonta, the West River Mental Health Board, Black Hills Legal Services, and the Black Hills Regional Food Bank. She has been recognized for her contributions to the legal community and her advocacy for women's rights. In 2014, she was recognized in the Congressional Record for her achievements and service. She is a member of the South Dakota State Bar, the American Bar Association, and