Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Madison, WI · 73+ Years Experience
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About Richard E. Lent at a Glance
Richard E. Lent is a criminal defense and family law attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin. They have 73+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1953. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1953). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School Class of 1953 (—). Serves clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E. Lent
- Atty. Richard E. Lent is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, traffic law
- Richard received a degree from University of Wisconsin Law School in 1953, and has been licensed for 73 years
- Richard practices in Madison, WI
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Richard E. Lent's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Lent handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Madison.
Criminal Defense in Madison
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family Law in Madison
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Madison
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Madison Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Madison-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Madison Choose Richard E. Lent
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Richard E. Lent's practice in the field of criminal defense and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E. Lent brings 73+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and family law, Richard E. Lent can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Madison
A Madison-based practice means Richard E. Lent attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Richard E. Lent Handles in Madison
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Richard E. Lent has experience with under Wisconsin law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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