Charles Kyle Kenyon, Attorney at Law 5555 Odana Road, Suite 101Madison, WI, 53719-1281United States

Charles K. Kenyon Jr.

also known as Charles Kyle Kenyon

Avvo Rating10

Madison, WI
Licensed for 43 years

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About Charles

I fight for people's rights because otherwise I would just give in and be a cynic. A while ago I learned to walk barefoot on hot coals to help discipline my mind. Compared with some courtrooms, that was easy!

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 51%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
43 years, 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI: 31%
Certified to Administer Field Sobriety Tests - same training as officers.
43 years, 250 cases
Domestic violence: 3%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
Violent crime: 3%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
43 years, 100 cases
Child abuse: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender Psychology Degree
43 years, 25 cases
Computer fraud: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
Consumer protection: 1%
Credit card fraud: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender Business School and Accounting Background
43 years, 15 cases
Expungement: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
37 years
Identity theft: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
43 years
Insurance fraud: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
Juvenile law: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender Psychology Degree Trainer on ADHD and law
43 years, 250 cases
Personal injury: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
Securities and investment fraud: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
Sex crime: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
White collar crime: 1%
Former District Attorney Former Public Defender
43 years

Languages spoken

English

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Charles Kyle Kenyon, Attorney at Law

5555 Odana Road, Suite 101
Madison, WI, 53719-1281

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
WI	Good Standing	1979	11/20/2021

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	10306
Legal guides	7

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
NHTSA Field SobrietyTests Administration	Platt and Associates	2012
Ruben Society for Public Service	Office of State Public Defender	1998

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Kenyon Law Offices	2002 - Present
Assistant State Public Defender	Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office	1991 - 2002
District Attorney	Kewaunee County Wisconsin	1988 - 1991

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
State Bar of Wisconsin	Member	1979 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin, Children's Law Section	Founding Member	N/A
Marinette County Bar Association	Past President	N/A
Door-Kewaunee Bar Association	Past President	N/A
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	Lifetime Member	N/A

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	Member	N/A
Dane County Bar Association	Member	N/A

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Northwestern University Center for Public Safety	none	1989
University of Wisconsin Law School	JD - Juris Doctor	1978
University of Wisconsin, Madison	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1975

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Wisconsin Public Defender Presentation	Presentation	N/A
Wisconsin Department of Justice Presentation	Presentation	N/A
National College of District Attorneys Presentation	Presentation	N/A
American Bar Association Presentation	Presentation	N/A

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Felony OWI/DUI/DWI Drunk Driving	Misdemeanor, 29 days jail, probation
Child Abuse and Bail Jumping	Not guilty, dismissed
OWI - Breathalyzer has fudge factor.	Not guilty, dismissed
Fourth Offense OWI - Drunk Driving	reduced to reckless driving
Multiple Personality Explains Away "Confession"	Acquitted on that charge.

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4.5 stars4.7 (12)

5 Star		92%
4 Star		0%
3 Star		0%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		8%

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Call him, he's experienced and advised best next steps in first call!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
March 6, 2017

Charles' immediate response to my questions helped me to make a plan for best next steps. He told me upfront what his fees would be and gave me free advice on what to expect. He's an experienced public defender who fights for the people. Thank you, Charles!

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Consulted attorney

Outstanding service

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 5, 2016

I was arrested at 5 a.m on a Saturday morning and I asked a family member to find an attorney for me. She contacted Mr. Kenyon. He was extremely responsive and met with me over the weekend to set my expectations, gather facts, and begin formulating a strategy. He met with me again early Monday morning, briefed me on the steps he had taken, and once again did a fine job of ensuring I knew what would be happening over the next few days. As it turns out, my charges were dropped a few hours later, but it was clear that Mr. Kenyon was an excellent choice and had a firm grasp of dealing with the legal process, and developing a strategy for my defense. I would highly recommend him.

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Hired attorney

Excellent attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
August 9, 2016

Charles Kenyon is superb. He knows the law and he knows the system. He is respected by others in the system. For example, In our case he filed a motion to suppress because the OWI stop was dubious. The D. A. knows that he does not file such motions frivolously, as do some attorneys just to impress their clients. in fact the D.A. told him it was a relevant thing to do in our case, even before the hearing. I believe that this (that Charles was going to file the motion) also caused the D.A. to look carefully at the entire case. The arrest itself was based on bad practices--the video showed this and Charles spotted this right away. By the time we got to the hearing on the motion to suppress, the D.A. was ready to dismiss all the charges and the judge granted the dismissals. The knowledge and the respect that Charles has are big pluses. He also met with us whenever requested and answered all our questions along the way. Recommended highly with no reservations.

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Very grateful for a experienced and knowledgable attorney!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
August 4, 2016

I was facing an OWI (2nd), Refusal of Chemical Test, and a Fleeing charge. After looking around for DUI attorneys, my family and I found Charles Kenyon. Charles was honest and very informative. After hiring Charles, I was VERY impressed with his knowledge of the Justice System especially alcohol related offenses. He answered every question my family and I had. He explained the process that we would be going through in detail. He didn’t leave one stone unturned. Charles carefully examined all the evidence including the video tape in my case and got a dismissal of all charges. I am very grateful for all the work Charles put into my case and the outcome he got. If you are ever in the unfortunate situation where you need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney, look no further than Charles Kenyon.

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Charles Kenyon's response: I was very pleased to be able to bring this result about. Every case depends on the facts and the evidence. I told the client up-front that refusal cases can be very difficult in Wisconsin and that dismissal was not likely. Knowing what the officer's training was for conducting field sobriety tests was crucial.

Extremely helpful

5.0 stars

Posted by Sofia
March 11, 2016

Provided extremely detailed and very helpful information with accompanied sources and suggestions in regards to my situation. Thank you, I will look into everything and apply it!

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Consulted attorney

What every lawyer should be, knowledgeable and accessible.

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 13, 2015

I came across Mr. Kenyon's website when I was searching for information about a previous law. I had been having difficulty locating this information, and after several times trying I was about to give up. I narrowed my search with more specific keywords and there was the exact information - on his website. He was very courteous and professional while answering my questions. There was no doubt that this was a lawyer unlike any others. He told me exactly what he could do for me, and did it in exactly the time frame that he said he would. No legal jargon, double talk or haggling. He was also kind enough to follow up by sending me documentation via e-mail and postal carrier of the specifics of the work he had done. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking honest competent counsel.

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Hired attorney

Felony reduced through knowledgeable attorney.

5.0 stars

Posted by Mike
April 4, 2015

Charles Kenyon handled my felony case, one fee for the whole deal. Mr Kenyon showed up for all appearances, calmly guiding me through a process totally unfamiliar to me. He was not judgmental, simply looked at all the evidence and got me the best deal possible. And he didn't flinch when the prosecutor tried to play hardball. Charles hung in there to the end and was willing to go to trial if needed. I highly recommendrecommend Attorney Kenyon to anyone facing a criminal charge.

5.0 stars

Posted by Leslie
December 11, 2014

Mr. Kenyon is not only knowledgeable, but he is compassionate. If you are in a legal situation, CALL Charles Kenyon, and he will make sure you get the best counsel!!! I recommend him and am very glad that I made the call!!!

Iowa County Traffic Court

5.0 stars

Posted by Robert
June 10, 2014

I was extremely pleased with the results Charles Kenyon got for me in my Iowa County Traffic Court case. He not only got me what I was asking for, he in fact got me a much better deal than I would have thought possible. I would recommend his services without question to anyone I know.

The best lawyer I ever had. I didn't know they could be like this!

5.0 stars

Posted by Jim
September 7, 2012

I just had moved to Wisconsin and received my first DUI/DWI. I didn't have a Wisconsin Driver's License yet. Being from Texas, I refused to take the test and was marked as a refusal. He kept it from being a refusal and kept me from having to install a breathalyzer in my car. That helped me keep my employment as a mechanic. In addition, he managed to delay the final finding so that i had time to get my Wisconsin Drivers License so I would be eligible for an occupational when I lost the license.

Charles Kenyon's response: I was especially happy with the result in this case even though the client was convicted of the DUI. He kept his livelihood and was able to get licensed in Wisconsin.

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Stephen Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 18, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. I have followed Attorney Kenyon in his career as District Attorney, Assistant Public Defender and as Private Legal Counsel. I am impressed by the breadth of his knowledge in Criminal and DUI law. He is passionate in his defense of his clients. I have known him for over 20 years and highly recommend this skilled advocate.

Andrew Mishlove, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 4, 2012
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I endorse Charles Kenyon. I recall that that in the late 1970s, when I was a law student intern, learning criminal defense in Madison, Wisconsin, I would see Mr. Kenyon fighting for his clients in court. I was impressed then, and I am still impressed. He is an intelligent and dedicated advocate. I am happy to make this endorsement. Andrew Mishlove

Thomas Kenny, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 16, 2016
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Julie Fowler, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 18, 2016
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Peter Biscontini, Consumer protection Attorney on Aug 24, 2015
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Adam Studnicki, Unknown Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
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Mr. Kenyon is a well-respected lawyer and a valuable asset to this community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable.

Trevor Pedersen, Unknown Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
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I endorse attorney Charles Kenyon Jr. Outstanding legal answers on Avvo. He is an asset to our profession.

H. Aalsberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
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When your are charged with a crime you need a lawyer. When you need to win you need Charles Kenyon, Jr. one of the most respected lawyers in the country! I endorse him..

Michael Cronkright, Criminal defense Attorney on May 5, 2015
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Webb Millsaps, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 3, 2015
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Mr. Kenyon consistently provides informative answers. His writing is concise and well reasoned. He does a fine job of observing if any pertinent facts that may be missing from a question, but which could affect the analysis. His passion shows through in his answers, as well. I endorse this lawyer.

Stephen Vighi, Unknown Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
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Elie Aghabi, Child abuse Attorney on Mar 24, 2015
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As echoed by my fellow peers, Charles is a top notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

John Elbert, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
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Charles is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse him without hesitation or reservation.

Michael Alvarez, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kenyon has a comprehensive understanding in the areas of DUI/DWI and Criminal Law. His contributions and commitment to assisting individuals on this website demonstrate his high level of expertise and professionalism, you wont find a better attorney in your area.

Zebulon Chandler, Computer fraud Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
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Kendall Horween, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Give Charles a call and you will find a caring and knowledgeable counselor ready to fight for your for your future

Byron Bergeron, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He speaks the truth. He will tell the blunt truth. He will give you the best truth money can buy and the truth no money can buy. Trust him he has your best interest at heart. I know him to be a great a great lawyer.

Michael Birchmore, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
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If you have been accused of a crime, you will definitely want to speak with Charles Kenyon, Jr. He is a highly respected and very capable attorney.

Stephen Sawyer, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
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Attorney Kenyon is an intelligent and experienced practitioner in criminal law. His work in this area is first-rate.

Douglas Goss, Unknown Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. It is very clear from his experience and his contributions that Mr. Kenyon is extremely knowledgeable and highly competent. I wouldn't hesitate recommending him.

Jesse Lords, Unknown Attorney on Jan 27, 2015
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Call him, he's experienced and advised best next steps in first call!

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Outstanding service

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Excellent attorney

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Very grateful for a experienced and knowledgable attorney!

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Extremely helpful

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What every lawyer should be, knowledgeable and accessible.

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Felony reduced through knowledgeable attorney.

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The Best Legal Choice

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Iowa County Traffic Court

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The best lawyer I ever had. I didn't know they could be like this!

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