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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Juvenile & Student Defense

Madison-Based Defense
Office located at 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53713.
Juvenile & Student Defense
Focused on protecting records, education, and future opportunities.
Fast, Strategic Action
Early defense can change the direction of a criminal case.
Madison Wisconsin criminal defense attorney Glenn E. Avena

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

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Val Kruger

“10/10 experience. If you’re wondering if you need to hire Glenn Avena, do it.”

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Bethaney Rose

“Glenn Avena helped me through it, answered my questions, and worked with me.”

5-star review
Regina Bell

“Professional, reliable, knowledgeable and understanding.”

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Avena Law Office, LLC in Madison, Wisconsin

Local Criminal Defense

Madison Office. South-Central Wisconsin Defense.

Avena Law Office, LLC serves clients from its Madison office and represents people facing criminal charges throughout Dane County and South-Central Wisconsin. Use the map to confirm the office location, plan your visit, or connect with the firm quickly.

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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.

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Student Criminal Defense

Defense for high school, college, and university students facing charges that could affect school discipline, housing, scholarships, records, or future applications.

Protect a student’s future

DUI / OWI Defense

Strategic defense for drunk driving, underage OWI, refusal, drugged driving, and license-related consequences in Wisconsin.

OWI defense

Drug Charges

Defense for THC, marijuana-related allegations, controlled substances, prescription drug allegations, search issues, and related charges.

Drug possession defense

Domestic Violence

Representation for domestic allegations, battery, disorderly conduct, no-contact issues, bond conditions, and related criminal cases.

Domestic violence defense

Battery & Assault

Defense for misdemeanor battery, substantial battery, aggravated battery, domestic-related battery, and injury-based allegations.

Battery defense

Felony Defense

Defense for serious felony allegations requiring immediate investigation, strategy, evidence review, and protection of constitutional rights.

Felony defense

Misdemeanor Defense

Defense for disorderly conduct, theft, battery, resisting, bail jumping, probation violations, traffic crimes, and other misdemeanor charges.

Misdemeanor defense

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.

Madison-Based. Wisconsin-Focused.

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. Instead of making you sort through a wall of county cards, the focus is simple: clear defense strategy, fast case review, and direct attorney guidance.

Primary Office Area
Madison & Dane County

Local criminal defense for juveniles, students, families, and adults.

Dane County Resource

County Resource
Columbia County Defense

Focused help for nearby criminal cases, OWI, drug charges, and juvenile matters.

Columbia County Resource

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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.

Professional Memberships & Community Connections

Connected to Wisconsin’s Legal and Civic Community

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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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