Glenn E. Avena

Glenn E. Avena

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury ... +2 more

1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202, Madison, WI

About Glenn

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 10%

23 years

10%
Family 5%

12 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 10 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2015

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Glenn E. Avena

1402 Greenway Cross, Suite 202, Madison, WI, 53713

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Glenn E. Avena's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by john | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

amazing resaults

I got a disorderly conduct ticket back in April. I had no clue what to do as this was the first time I had ever got in trouble. I went to my entail appearance and realized I had to get some help and fast as I am in the national guard and this could potentially end my career, I received a letter in th...e mail from Glenn's office and I immediately call him and explained what had happened, he told me that he would take care of it and he did just that. To add to he situation I received word that I was about to be deployed on a mission for the national guard but with this on my record it would be almost imposable for me to go. I again called Glenn and explained to him my situation and once again he took care of it getting ticket dropped to a fine and allowing me to go on this deployment. Glenn is a very professional and easy to work with person at no time did I feel pressured or worried about things after we talked I knew that he the skills, knowledge and professionalism to help me out and take care of this. I would HIGHLY recommend Glenn to vets and anyone needing help in court cases

Posted by shadrack | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Defended my criminal case and made me see life in a positive way after finding myself in a very hopeless satuation.

Glenn,excellent lawyer.Very friendly to client and ready to ensure your case goes well to enable one go on with life in a positive way.He is very knowledgeable,down to heart n committed lawyer.May God keep blessing the work you are doing in serving people and making them see life in positive way even....

Posted by Lucia | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

I could not be happier with the services I received from Attorney Avena. I feel grateful I found Attorney Avena to help me on my case, he is very professional, helpful, knowledgeable and truly cares about his clients. He quickly responds to any questions and concerns I have. If you’re looking for exc...ellent service on your case, I highly recommend Attorney Avena!

Posted by MG | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Attentive and Compassionate Legal Services

Mr. Avena went above and beyond to meet my expectations to represent me in my case. As a domestic violence victim, it is very challenging to find an attorney to represent you in a case as such. Mr. Avena was very proficient in doing such. Everytime I had a question about my case, he was always availa...ble to answer my questions. He had a very detailed strategy from start to finish and obtained a very desirable outcome for my case. He was very compassionate and honest with me, and understood my circumstance. He went above and beyond to advocate on my behalf to the court. I would definitely recommend him especially to victims of domestic violence. Thank you again Mr. Avena, and I will definitely utilize your services again.

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Glenn E. Avena's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jair Alvarez

Car accident lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Avena is an excellent addition to the Madison, WI legal community. He is trustworthy, dedicated and experienced. He is an excellent attorney for anyone seeking personal injury damages. Mr. Avena is one of a select few attorneys that I would trust to co-chair a case with. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a great attorney."

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Micabil Diaz-Martinez

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Avena for the past two years. He is very thorough and a competent professional who always has his client's best interests in mind. His level of experience, more than ten years, in the area of personal injury, has been invaluable to me. Whenever I have an inquiry or a client who is in need of services in this field,, he is the first person I call for assistance."

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Monica Wedgewood

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Avena is a thoughtful and professional advocate for his clients."

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Sardar Durrani

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Avena is not only a professional but also very kind, caring and understanding. He is patient and a good listener before he will give advice. I strongly recommend him."

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Daniel McBreen

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Other

"Glenn is a brilliant advocate and is passionate about his clients and their cases. I highly recommend him!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2000

Scholarship, University of Cincinnati Law School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Avena Law Office

2007 - 2014

Office Manager, Behzadi Law Offices

2003 - 2007

Law Clerk, Simon Law Office

1999 - 2002

Law Clerk, Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Dane County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Latino Chamber of Commerce

Member

2015 - Present

Member of VFW Post 11244

Member

2015 - Present

Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce

Member

2015 - Present

Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce

Member

2015 - Present

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Aggravated Battery, Use of a Deadly Weapon--Class E Felony

Reduced to misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct

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Education

2002

University of Cincinnati College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Michigan State University

MA - Masters

1997

Michigan State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2003

Domestic Violence Community Outreach

Latinos Dealing with Domestic Violence

Publications

1999

Master's Policy Paper Juvenile Delinquency

Languages

Spanish

English

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