Avena Law Office, LLC
A criminal case is not handled by a call centre. At Avena Law Office it is handled by a small Madison team that knows your name, knows your file, and answers the phone when you call.
The Firm
Two attorneys and two paralegals in one Madison office. Every one of them will know your name and your file.
Attorneys
Both attorneys at Avena Law Office are licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and appear in courts throughout Dane, Columbia, and the surrounding South-Central Wisconsin counties.
Founder of Avena Law Office, LLC. Defends juveniles, students, families, and adults facing OWI, drug, domestic, misdemeanor, and felony charges across South-Central Wisconsin. Named one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Wisconsin by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys in 2018.
Full profile
Works alongside Glenn on case investigation, motion practice, hearings, and client strategy, with a focus on getting clients clear answers early in a case rather than late.
Paralegals
Most of what happens between court dates is paperwork, discovery, deadlines, and communication. That work is why cases stay on track.
Manages case files, discovery, court paperwork, and client communication so nothing slips between hearings.
Supports case preparation, records requests, scheduling, and the day-to-day work of keeping clients informed about what happens next.
When you call 608.271.2271, a person answers at any hour of any day. If everyone is in court, leave a message with your name, your county, and any court date, and Glenn usually returns the call as soon as possible.
Attorney Advertising Notice
Job titles on this page describe each person's role at Avena Law Office, LLC. Paralegals and staff are not attorneys, do not give legal advice, and do not represent clients. Only a licensed Wisconsin attorney can advise you about your case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Common Questions
Two licensed Wisconsin attorneys do the legal work: Glenn E. Avena, who founded the firm, and associate attorney Eric Caudill. One of them reviews the facts, appears in court, and makes the strategy decisions on your file. Paralegals Kathryn Avena and Claire Krause manage records, discovery, deadlines, and client communication. It is a small Madison office, so the same people stay with your case from start to finish.
No. Kathryn Avena and Claire Krause are paralegals. They are not attorneys, they do not give legal advice, and they do not represent clients. They handle case files, discovery, records requests, scheduling, and communication. Only a licensed Wisconsin attorney can advise you about your case, which at this firm means Glenn E. Avena or Eric Caudill.
Call 608.271.2271 at any hour of any day and a person answers. The Madison office is at 1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202. You can also email info@avenalaw.com. If everyone is in court when you call, leave your name, your county, and any upcoming court date, and Glenn usually returns the call as soon as possible. Court dates drive the schedule, so always mention yours in a message.
No. The first consultation is free and confidential. You can explain what happened, ask what the charge means under Wisconsin law, and hear what the next steps look like before deciding whether to hire the firm. Contacting the office does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. You can reach the Madison office at 608.271.2271 to set up that conversation.
Yes. The firm serves Spanish-speaking clients and families throughout Madison and Dane County, and this website is published in both English and Spanish. You can describe what happened in Spanish and get answers about the charge, the court process, and your options in Spanish rather than working through an interpreter you found yourself. Se habla español.
Most of the work in a criminal case happens away from the courtroom. It includes requesting and reviewing discovery such as police reports, squad video, and lab results, tracking deadlines, filing motions, interviewing witnesses, negotiating with the prosecutor, and keeping you informed about what is coming next. At Avena Law Office the attorneys handle the legal strategy while the paralegals keep the file, the paperwork, and the scheduling on track.
Free Consultation
Tell the firm what happened. You will get a straight answer about where the case stands and what can be done next, at no cost and in confidence.
Complete the form and Avena Law Office, LLC will review your request.
Free Consultation · Se Habla Español
No cost, no obligation, and nothing you say leaves this office. Attorney Glenn E. Avena reviews the facts himself and tells you plainly what the charge means, what the deadlines are, and what can be done about it.
Someone answers 24 hours a day, every day. Give us your name, your county, and any court date, and we go to work.
