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Frank Mascagni III

Frank Mascagni has been a criminal trial lawyer for 35 years. Honored: Best Lawyers in America 2012

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Overview

Practice Areas

85% Criminal Defense
35 years
10% Constitutional
35 years
5% Civil Rights
35 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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MASCAGNI LAW OFFICE

701 West Jefferson Street

Louisville, KY 40202

Office: 502-583-2831

Fax: 502-583-3701

Mobile: 502-583-2831
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Languages Spoken

English

About Me

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Videos (1)

Louisville Magazine March 2008 featuring Louisville's "Top Lawyers;" Frank Mascagni and his son, Christian Mascagni pictured above.

2010 Mascagni Law Office sponsored a Christmas party for the Wayside Christian Mission Women and Children's Shelter. Pictured above is Frank Mascagni as Santa and his office staff and their family members as elves.

Geraldo at Large aired February 2006: National coverage of Kentucky's largest criminal syndication case (105 co-defendants) charged with syndication: massage parlor/prostitution. Attorney Mascagni was lead counsel and all charges were dismissed or amended

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Prof. Jonathan Turley with Frank Mascagni, III in 2008 when Jonathan accepted my invitation to speak at the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers annual convention in Elizabeth, IN.

Education: J.D., University of Louisville Law School,Louisville, Kentucky,1976. State prosecutor 1977-1979. Entered into private practice concentrating on... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 4 reviews “Old School Lawyer Still Upholding the Letter of the Law” Posted by: Chas, 10 months ago. Client Review: I have known Frank both personally and professionally for over five years now. I can tell you, without hesitation, there is no better advocate for... more Flag “A Good Lawyer” Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 10 months ago. Client Review: Frank has represented me for many years on several matters. He is very professional and honest. He gave me great advice and represented me every step... more Flag View all 4 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 4 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mascagni has a thorough understanding of criminal law, and his answers on Avvo always demonstrate it. He has impressive... more Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Richman , Minneapolis (MN), 23 days ago I endorse this lawyer. Endorsement from lawyer: Wilfredo Trivino-Perez , Los Angeles (CA), About 1 month ago View all 4 endorsements

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4 reviews

“Old School Lawyer Still Upholding the Letter of the Law”

Posted by: Chas, 10 months ago.

Client Review: I have known Frank both personally and professionally for over five years now. I can tell you, without hesitation, there is no better advocate for... more

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“A Good Lawyer”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 10 months ago.

Client Review: Frank has represented me for many years on several matters. He is very professional and honest. He gave me great advice and represented me every step... more

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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mascagni has a thorough understanding of criminal law, and his answers on Avvo always demonstrate it. He has impressive... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Richman , Minneapolis (MN), 23 days ago

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Endorsement from lawyer: Wilfredo Trivino-Perez , Los Angeles (CA), About 1 month ago

Résumé

License

35 years since Frank Mascagni III was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Kentucky	Authorized to practice law	1977	07/14/2011

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
founder/owner at Mascagni Law Office	1979–present
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney: State Prosecutor at Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Louisville, KY	1976–1979

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Louisville	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1976
Christian Brothers University		BS - Bachelor of Science	1972

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Criminal Defense-Non-White Collar	THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA	2012
THE BAR REGISTER OF PREEMINENT LAWYERS	Martindale-Hubbell	2012

See all 15 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
President-Elect	Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2010-present
Lifetime Member	National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2010-present

See all 10 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 12

Answers:	456	Legal Answers
	15	Best Answers - chosen by asker
	135	Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
	47	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	3	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

Published Opinions KY Supreme Court

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Attorney-Client Sexual Relations-Ethical Article	Attorney At Law Magazine, October 2011	2011
A Real Oxymoron: The Honest Lawyer July/August 2011	ATTORNEY AT LAW MAGAZINE	2011

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
THE PRACTICE OF CRIMINAL LAW IN FEDERAL COURT	KACDL JUNE 2011 SUMMER SERIES	2011
STATE AND FEDERAL FIREARMS LAW	KACDL JUNE 2010 SUMMER SERIES	2010

See all 5 speaking engagements

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