Madison Criminal Defense Attorney
Local defense for juveniles, students, adults, and families.
Madison, WI Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense Attorney for Juveniles, Students, and Adults in Madison, Wisconsin
Avena Law Office, LLC defends juveniles, students, young adults, families, and adults facing OWI/DUI, drug charges, domestic allegations, misdemeanors, felonies, and student-related criminal matters throughout Madison, Dane County, Columbia County, and South-Central Wisconsin.
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Madison Office
Juvenile & Student Defense
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Madison Office
Juvenile & Student Defense
Madison-Based Defense
Office located at 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53713.
Office located at 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53713.
Juvenile & Student Defense
Focused on protecting records, education, and future opportunities.
Focused on protecting records, education, and future opportunities.
Fast, Strategic Action
Early defense can change the direction of a criminal case.
Early defense can change the direction of a criminal case.
Avena Law Office, LLC
Glenn E. Avena
Madison Criminal Defense Attorney Serving South-Central Wisconsin
When a minor, student, young adult, or family member is accused of a crime, the stakes are immediate and personal. A criminal charge can affect school, scholarships, employment, housing, driving privileges, licensing, and long-term opportunities.
Attorney Glenn E. Avena provides strategic criminal defense representation focused on protecting the client’s record, reputation, education, and future.
- Juvenile Defense
- Student Criminal Defense
- Underage Alcohol Charges
- DUI / OWI Defense
- Drug Charges
- Domestic Violence Allegations
- Felony & Misdemeanor Defense
- Expungement Questions
Client Trust & Third-Party Ratings
Highly Rated Criminal Defense Representation in Madison, WI
Madison Office & Google Maps Credibility
Avena Law Office, LLC in Madison, Wisconsin
Local Criminal Defense
Madison-Based. Wisconsin-Focused.
Avena Law Office, LLC serves clients from its Madison office and represents people facing criminal charges throughout Dane County and South-Central Wisconsin.
Avena Law Office, LLC
1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202
Madison, WI 53713
608.271.2271
“A young person’s mistake should not define the rest of their life.”
— Glenn E. Avena
Criminal Defense Services
Defense for Juveniles, Students, Families, and Adults
Juvenile Defense
Defense for minors accused of school-related incidents, theft, drug offenses, disorderly conduct, battery, underage alcohol matters, and other juvenile allegations.
Student Criminal Defense
Defense for high school, college, and university students facing charges that could affect school discipline, housing, scholarships, records, or future applications.
DUI / OWI Defense
Strategic defense for drunk driving, underage OWI, refusal, drugged driving, and license-related consequences in Wisconsin.
Drug Charges
Defense for THC, marijuana-related allegations, controlled substances, prescription drug allegations, search issues, and related charges.
Domestic Violence
Representation for domestic allegations, battery, disorderly conduct, no-contact issues, bond conditions, and related criminal cases.
Battery & Assault
Defense for misdemeanor battery, substantial battery, aggravated battery, domestic-related battery, and injury-based allegations.
Felony Defense
Defense for serious felony allegations requiring immediate investigation, strategy, evidence review, and protection of constitutional rights.
Misdemeanor Defense
Defense for disorderly conduct, theft, battery, resisting, bail jumping, probation violations, traffic crimes, and other misdemeanor charges.
Why Early Defense Matters
A Criminal Case Can Affect School, Work, Housing, and Your Future
For juveniles, students, and young adults, early legal action can be critical. A criminal defense attorney can review the facts, communicate with prosecutors, identify weaknesses in the case, protect rights, and pursue outcomes that minimize long-term damage.
Clear Guidance From the Start
What Happens Next With Avena Law Office
1. Free Consultation
Speak with Avena Law Office about what happened, what charges are involved, and what immediate steps may help.
2. Case Review
We review police reports, citations, court notices, evidence, bond conditions, school-related concerns, and possible defenses.
3. Defense Strategy
Attorney Glenn E. Avena develops a plan focused on protecting the client’s rights, record, education, and future.
4. Fight for the Best Result
Options may include dismissal, reduction, diversion, expungement strategy, negotiated resolution, or trial defense depending on the facts.
Serving South-Central Wisconsin
Criminal Defense Attorney Serving 14 Wisconsin Counties
Avena Law Office, LLC represents juveniles, students, young adults, families, and adults in courts throughout South-Central Wisconsin.
Madison Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense Attorney
Defense for OWI, drug charges, juvenile cases, and criminal allegations.
Defense for criminal charges, OWI, drug offenses, and juvenile matters.
Strategic defense for students, young adults, and serious criminal charges.
Representation for juvenile defense, DUI/OWI, drug charges, and felonies.
Defense for misdemeanors, felony charges, domestic allegations, and OWI.
Criminal defense for juveniles, students, families, and adults.
Defense for student charges, DUI/OWI, drug allegations, and criminal cases.
Juvenile, student, misdemeanor, felony, and OWI defense representation.
Criminal defense for young adults, students, families, and serious charges.
Defense for juvenile matters, OWI, drug charges, and criminal allegations.
Representation for students, juveniles, adults, and families facing charges.
Defense for criminal charges, DUI/OWI, drug cases, and felony matters.
Criminal defense representation for juveniles, students, families, and adults.
Common Questions
Madison Criminal Defense FAQ
Do juveniles need a criminal defense attorney?
Yes. Juvenile cases can still create serious consequences for a young person’s education, record, reputation, and future. Early legal guidance can help protect long-term opportunities.
What should parents do if their child is charged with a crime?
Do not let the child discuss the facts of the case with police, school officials, or others without legal advice. Save all paperwork and contact a defense attorney quickly.
Can student or juvenile charges be dismissed or reduced?
Sometimes. Outcomes depend on the facts, evidence, police conduct, prior record, age, and available diversion or negotiation options. Every case requires individual review.
Where is Avena Law Office located?
Avena Law Office, LLC is located at 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53713.
Does Avena Law Office serve counties outside Madison?
Yes. Avena Law Office serves clients in Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Marquette, Richland, Rock, and Sauk counties.
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Juvenile & Student Defense
Focused on protecting records, education, and future opportunities.
Focused on protecting records, education, and future opportunities.
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Get clear next steps before the case moves further.
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Learn what options may be available for your defense.
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