4.8-star rating from Madison-area clients
“Professional, reliable, knowledgeable and understanding.”
– Regina Bell
Madison OWI Lawyer & Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorney
Madison OWI Lawyer for Drunk Driving Defense
Avena Law Office, LLC defends drivers facing OWI, DUI, refusal, underage OWI, drugged driving, BAC test issues, and criminal charges in Madison, Dane County, and South-Central Wisconsin. If you were stopped, arrested, cited, or charged, act quickly before license deadlines and court dates move further.
Madison OWI Lawyer
4.8-star Google Rating
Dane County Drunk Driving Defense
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4.8-star Google Rating
Dane County Drunk Driving Defense
Free Consultation
Madison OWI Defense
Defense for OWI, DUI, refusal, drugged driving, and BAC test allegations.
Defense for OWI, DUI, refusal, drugged driving, and BAC test allegations.
License & Court Guidance
Fast review of citations, test paperwork, refusal issues, and next steps.
Fast review of citations, test paperwork, refusal issues, and next steps.
Madison-Based Attorney
Office located at 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53713.
Office located at 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53713.
Priority Practice Area
Madison OWI Lawyer for the Search That Matters Most
When someone searches “Madison OWI lawyer,” they usually need help now. Avena Law Office, LLC has built a dedicated Wisconsin OWI defense hub for drivers facing first offense OWI, second offense OWI, refusal hearings, occupational license issues, CDL consequences, underage OWI, drugged driving, and BAC test defense.
First Offense OWIProtect your license, insurance, work, and future.
Second Offense OWIRepeat-offense strategy and enhanced-consequence review.
Refusal HearingFast review of refusal paperwork and deadlines.
BAC Test DefenseBreath, blood, timing, procedure, and lab issues.
Drugged DrivingTHC, prescription, controlled substance, and lab evidence.
CDL OWICareer-focused defense for commercial drivers.
Second Offense OWIRepeat-offense strategy and enhanced-consequence review.
Refusal HearingFast review of refusal paperwork and deadlines.
BAC Test DefenseBreath, blood, timing, procedure, and lab issues.
Drugged DrivingTHC, prescription, controlled substance, and lab evidence.
CDL OWICareer-focused defense for commercial drivers.
Avena Law Office, LLC
Glenn E. Avena
Madison OWI Lawyer and Criminal Defense Attorney Serving South-Central Wisconsin
When a driver, minor, student, young adult, or family member is accused of OWI or another crime, the stakes are immediate and personal. A charge can affect driving privileges, school, scholarships, employment, housing, licensing, and long-term opportunities.
Attorney Glenn E. Avena provides strategic Madison OWI and criminal defense representation focused on protecting the client’s license, 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
4.8-star rating from Madison-area clients
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Public review profile for Avena Law Office, LLC.
4.9 / 5
Based on 111 client reviews.
5.0
Client rating for attorney Glenn E. Avena.
“10/10 experience. If you’re wondering if you need to hire Glenn Avena, do it.”– Val Kruger
“Glenn Avena helped me through it, answered my questions, and worked with me.”– Bethaney Rose
Madison Office & Google Maps Credibility
Madison OWI Lawyer Office in Madison, Wisconsin
Local Criminal Defense
Madison Office. South-Central Wisconsin Defense.
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Avena Law Office, LLC
Avena Law Office, LLC
1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202
Madison, WI 53713
Madison OWI defenseHelp with OWI, DUI, BAC tests, refusal hearings, underage OWI, and Dane County drunk driving allegations.
Fast case reviewReview license deadlines, court dates, citation paperwork, and next steps before small mistakes become bigger problems.
South-Central WisconsinRepresentation for students, families, young adults, and professionals in Madison and nearby courts.
Fast case reviewReview license deadlines, court dates, citation paperwork, and next steps before small mistakes become bigger problems.
South-Central WisconsinRepresentation for students, families, young adults, and professionals in Madison and nearby courts.
Searching for an OWI lawyer near Madison, WI?
Use the map to confirm the office location, then call or request a consultation for help with OWI charges, refusal hearings, underage OWI, drugged driving, BAC test evidence, or related criminal allegations.
Reception Area
A clear first stop for clients visiting the Madison office.
A clear first stop for clients visiting the Madison office.
Meeting Room
Private space for consultation, preparation and case review.
Private space for consultation, preparation and case review.
Madison Office Exterior
Located at 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202.
Located at 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202.
“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.
Madison OWI / DUI 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 OWI defendants, juveniles, students, and young adults, early legal action can be critical. A criminal defense attorney can review the facts, license paperwork, test evidence, police reports, deadlines, and possible weaknesses before the case moves further.
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.
Talk to Avena Law Office Today
If you, your child, a student, or a family member has been arrested for OWI, cited for DUI, accused of refusal, or charged with a crime in Madison or Dane County, take action now.
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Criminal Defense for South-Central Wisconsin Families, Students and Adults
Avena Law Office, LLC is based in Madison and represents clients in nearby courts, college communities, and county courthouses across South-Central Wisconsin. If you searched for a Madison OWI Lawyer or criminal defense attorney, the focus is simple: clear defense strategy, fast case review, and direct attorney guidance.
Madison & Dane County
Local criminal defense for juveniles, students, families, and adults.
Columbia County Defense
Focused help for nearby criminal cases, OWI, drug charges, and juvenile matters.
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Send the charge, county, court date, and basic facts for next-step guidance.
Regional criminal defense representation:
Madison, Dane County, Columbia County, Dodge County, Sauk County, Rock County, Jefferson County, Green County and surrounding South-Central Wisconsin communities.
Madison, Dane County, Columbia County, Dodge County, Sauk County, Rock County, Jefferson County, Green County and surrounding South-Central Wisconsin communities.
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Connected to Wisconsin’s Legal and Civic Community
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Madison OWI Defense for License Deadlines, Court Dates, and BAC Evidence
People searching for an OWI lawyer in Madison, WI are often dealing with more than one problem at once: a traffic stop, field sobriety testing, a breath or blood result, possible refusal paperwork, a court date, and questions about driving privileges. Avena Law Office, LLC helps drivers understand the immediate risks and build a defense strategy for Dane County OWI and drunk driving allegations.
First offense OWI in Madison
Review citation paperwork, test timing, stop issues, field sobriety evidence, occupational license concerns, insurance consequences, and practical next steps.
Refusal hearing and license issues
Refusal allegations can move quickly. Early review helps identify deadlines, hearing strategy, implied-consent issues, and possible paths to protect driving privileges.
BAC test and drugged driving defense
Defense may involve breath testing, blood testing, lab procedure, timing, medication, THC or controlled substance allegations, and whether the evidence proves impairment.
Underage OWI and student defense
Students and young drivers may face license, school, housing, scholarship, and record concerns. The defense plan should account for both court and long-term consequences.
Common Questions
Madison OWI Lawyer and Criminal Defense FAQ
Should I call a Madison OWI lawyer immediately after an arrest?
Yes. OWI cases can involve court dates, license deadlines, refusal issues, BAC testing, insurance consequences, and employment concerns. Early legal review helps protect options before the case moves further.
Does Avena Law Office handle DUI searches even though Wisconsin uses OWI?
Yes. Wisconsin generally uses the term OWI, but many people search DUI, OUI, drunk driving lawyer, or drunk driving attorney. Avena Law Office handles Wisconsin OWI defense for those search terms.
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.
Fast Case Review
Get clear next steps before the case moves further.
Get clear next steps before the case moves further.
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Learn what options may be available for your defense.
Learn what options may be available for your defense.
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