J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law
Glenn earned his Juris Doctor in 2002, building the legal foundation used in criminal defense strategy, advocacy and client representation.
University of Cincinnati LawMadison WI Criminal Defense Attorney
Glenn E. Avena
Juvenile, Student & Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Madison and South-Central Wisconsin
When a young person, student, or family member is facing criminal charges, the right defense strategy can protect more than a case. It can protect a future.
Juvenile & Student DefenseFocused on records, education and future opportunities.
Criminal Defense StrategyDefense for OWI/DUI, drug charges, misdemeanors and felonies.
Spanish-Speaking AttorneyServing English- and Spanish-speaking families.
Why Families Call Glenn
A Criminal Charge Should Not Define a Young Person's Future
Glenn E. Avena represents juveniles, students, young adults, families, and adults facing criminal allegations throughout Madison, Dane County, and South-Central Wisconsin.
His work focuses on protecting records, education, scholarships, employment opportunities, driving privileges, licensing, and long-term reputation.
Juvenile & student defense
School incidents, underage alcohol, fake ID, first contact with police.
How Glenn defends it OWI & DUI defenseFirst offense through felony OWI, refusals, and BAC disputes.
How Glenn defends it Drug chargesTHC, controlled substances, and the lawfulness of the search.
How Glenn defends it Domestic violenceNo-contact orders, bond conditions, and the family fallout.
How Glenn defends it Felony defenseSerious charges where the first two weeks decide the options.
How Glenn defends it ExpungementClearing a Wisconsin record where the law allows it.
How Glenn defends itEducation & Legal Training
Legal Education and Criminal Justice Foundation
M.S., Criminal Justice
Michigan State University, 1999. Graduate-level criminal justice study supports understanding of procedure, policing, courts and case development.
Michigan State UniversityB.A., Criminal Justice
Michigan State University, 1997. Criminal justice education strengthens Glenn's focus on criminal law, public safety systems and defense planning.
Michigan State UniversityWisconsin Courts
Admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin, all courts.
Federal Court Admission
Admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.
United States Army Veteran
Served 1991-1995. Glenn brings discipline, preparation and mission-focused advocacy to criminal defense.
Professional Memberships
The organizations behind the license
Each mark below is a real membership you can verify with the organization itself, and each one means something concrete for how Glenn practices.
State Bar of Wisconsin
Licensed and in good standing.
Verify any Wisconsin lawyer in the State Bar directory, including Glenn.
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The association for lawyers who defend criminal cases.
Current on Wisconsin OWI, search and suppression law as it changes.
Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County
An active connection to Dane County's Latino community.
Glenn answers in Spanish, and this whole site is published in Spanish.
VFW Post 11244
United States Army veteran.
Veteran clients get counsel that understands service-connected issues and veteran-court options. Dane County Bar AssociationThe local bar, where most of these cases are heard.
Knowing the courthouse and the prosecutors is how realistic resolutions get found.
American Bar Association
National standards and professional responsibility.
The ethics rules exist to protect clients, membership keeps them close.Organization marks identify real memberships and are the property of their owners. No endorsement is implied.
Defense Focus
Cases Glenn E. Avena Handles
Protecting education, records and future opportunities
Fast defense for cases that can affect school, work and driving
Strategic representation when the accusation is personal
Guidance for charges, conditions, violations and next steps
Serving South-Central Wisconsin
Fourteen counties, each with its own page
Glenn practices out of Madison and appears in courthouses across South-Central Wisconsin. Every county has a dedicated resource page covering its courthouse, its communities, and what he handles there.
Dane
Columbia
Rock
Jefferson
Dodge
Sauk
Green
Iowa
Grant
Lafayette
Richland
Marquette
Green Lake
Fond du Lac
Madison Home Office
1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53713
Every case starts here: planning, preparation, and next steps, then Glenn takes it to whichever courthouse the case calls for.
Call 608.271.2271Talk to Avena Law Office Today
Protect the Future Before the Case Gets Worse
If your child, student, or family member has been charged, take action now.
This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contacting Avena Law Office does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Local Defense, Local Courts
Your case is heard here, by people who work here
Avena Law Office, LLC practices out of one Madison 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.
Common Questions
Questions About Attorney Glenn E. Avena
What kinds of criminal cases does Glenn E. Avena handle?
Glenn E. Avena is a Madison criminal defense attorney who handles juvenile and student defense, underage alcohol and fake ID allegations, OWI and drug charges, disorderly conduct, theft, battery, domestic violence, probation violations, bail jumping, and both misdemeanor and felony cases. He also answers questions about how a Wisconsin record can affect school, employment, professional licensing, and driving privileges.
How do I get in touch with attorney Glenn E. Avena in Madison?
Call 608.271.2271 or email info@avenalaw.com. The office is Avena Law Office, LLC, at 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53713. If he is in court when you call, leave your name, your county, and any upcoming court date, and the call will be returned. The first consultation is free and confidential.
Does it cost anything to talk to Glenn E. Avena about my case?
No. The first consultation is free and confidential. You can describe what happened, ask what the charge means under Wisconsin law, and hear what the realistic next steps look like before deciding whether to hire the firm. Contacting Avena Law Office does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. Call 608.271.2271 to set up that conversation.
Which Wisconsin counties does Glenn E. Avena practice in?
He is based in Madison and appears in courts throughout South-Central Wisconsin, including Dane, Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Marquette, Richland, Rock, and Sauk counties. He is admitted to practice in all Wisconsin state courts and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.
Can Glenn E. Avena represent my teenager or my college student?
Yes. A large part of his practice is juvenile and student defense, including underage drinking, fake ID and minor in possession allegations, drug charges, disorderly conduct, and OWI. For a young person, a case can reach past the courtroom into school discipline, scholarships, housing, and future job or licensing applications, so the defense is built with those consequences in mind.
Does Glenn E. Avena work with Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes. Avena Law Office serves Spanish-speaking clients and families throughout Madison and Dane County, and the firm's website is published in both English and Spanish. You can explain what happened and ask your questions in Spanish, and get answers about the charge, the court process, and your options in Spanish. Se habla español.
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