Columbia County Criminal Defense
Columbia County Criminal Defense Attorney for Juveniles, Students, and Adults
Avena Law Office LLC represents clients facing criminal charges in Columbia County, Wisconsin, including juvenile defense, student defense, OWI/DUI, drug charges, domestic allegations, misdemeanors, and felony cases.
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Charged With a Crime in Columbia County, Wisconsin?
Columbia County criminal charges can move quickly. Whether the case involves a juvenile accusation, student arrest, OWI/DUI, drug charge, domestic violence allegation, misdemeanor, or felony, early legal strategy can help protect the record, reputation, education, and future at stake.
Avena Law Office LLC helps juveniles, students, young adults, families, and adults understand the process, protect their rights, and pursue the best available outcome. Learn more on the Avena Law Office homepage, read about Attorney Glenn E. Avena, or contact the firm through the contact page.
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Criminal Defense for Columbia County Court Matters
Avena Law Office LLC provides strategic criminal defense for clients facing juvenile matters, student charges, OWI/DUI, drug allegations, domestic accusations, misdemeanor charges, felony cases, and urgent court concerns in Columbia County.
Columbia County circuit court cases are heard at the Columbia County Courthouse, 400 DeWitt Street, Portage, WI 53901 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm), and the county has 3 circuit court branches. Clerk of Circuit Court page
The Columbia County District Attorney’s office prosecutes the criminal and OWI cases filed in the county. Phone: 608-742-9650.
Columbia County Jail, 403 Jackson Street, Portage, WI 53901. Phone: 608-742-6476.
Municipal courts operate in Portage (the City of Portage Joint Municipal Court), in Wyocena (the Eastern Columbia County Joint Municipal Court) and in Wisconsin Dells. In those places an ordinance case, including a first-offense OWI, can be heard in the municipal court instead of at the courthouse.
Columbia County runs an OWI treatment court and an adult drug treatment court. Each program sets its own eligibility, so whether a client qualifies depends on the charge, the record and the program’s criteria. Columbia Correctional Institution, a state prison, is in the county, and Madison College has a campus in Portage.
Court details were checked against official court and county sources on October 8, 2026. Hours and room numbers change, so confirm them with the clerk before you go.
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Criminal Defense Across Portage, Columbus, Poynette, Lodi, and Columbia County
Avena Law Office LLC represents Columbia County clients facing juvenile matters, student charges, OWI/DUI, drug allegations, domestic accusations, misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic-related criminal cases.
Defense for Columbia County court matters involving juveniles, students, adults, and families facing criminal charges. Circuit court cases are heard at the Columbia County Courthouse in Portage, and ordinance cases can be heard in the municipal courts of Portage, Wisconsin Dells and the Eastern Columbia County joint court.
Communities served include Portage, Columbus, Poynette, Lodi, Rio, Cambria, Wyocena, Fall River, Arlington and Pardeeville. Municipal court phone numbers: Portage 608-742-2258 and Wyocena (Eastern Columbia County Joint) 608-429-2323.
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Columbia County FAQ
Questions About Criminal Defense in Columbia County
Do I need a lawyer for a Columbia County misdemeanor?
Yes. Even misdemeanor charges can affect employment, school, housing, driving privileges, licensing, and background checks.
Can a juvenile charge in Columbia County affect school or future opportunities?
Yes. Juvenile matters can affect education, school discipline, scholarships, employment, and future applications.
What should parents do if their child is charged?
Parents should avoid letting the child discuss case facts with police, school officials, or others without legal advice. Save all paperwork and contact a defense attorney quickly.
Does Avena Law Office handle OWI/DUI cases in Columbia County?
Yes. Avena Law Office handles OWI/DUI, underage OWI, refusal allegations, drugged driving, traffic-related criminal matters, and license consequences.
Does Avena Law Office offer free consultations?
Yes. You can request a free consultation to discuss the situation and learn what options may be available.
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Avena Law Office, LLC runs a Madison criminal defense practice from one office and appears in the courthouses of Dane, Columbia, and the surrounding South-Central Wisconsin counties. Knowing the courtroom, the prosecutors, and how a county actually handles a charge is not a detail. It changes what can be negotiated.
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