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Frank Pisano III

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Montville, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate ... +3 more

Montville Professional Building, 161 Main Road, Montville, NJ

About Frank

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Municipal Court (DWI, etc.); Weapon Possession, Retail and Individual Firearms Licensing, Expungement of Records, Firearms Seizures and Forfeiture Proceedings, Domestic Violence

31 years

35%
Personal Injury 20%

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip and Fall

31 years

20%
Real Estate 15%

Residential and Commercial Real Estate Closings (Sales and Purchases), Deed Transfers, etc.

31 years

15%
DUI and DWI 10%

31 years

10%
Family 10%

Pre-Marital Agreements, Divorce, Child Support, Custody, Domestic Violence

31 years

10%
Litigation 10%

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Needleman and Pisano

Montville Professional Building, 161 Main Road, Montville, NJ, 07045

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Frank Pisano III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ashton | March 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

10/10. Professional and Personable.

Frank accepted my case on a flat fee and made the entire process as straightforward as you can make court. He told me what to do and when, and generally guided me through the entire process. He was empathetic and genuine. He was very attentive responding to calls or text messages instantly every time... without fail, even as late as midnight. I hired Needleman and Pisano for criminal defense and my case was reduced from a potential 5yrs in state prison, thousands in fines, and my license being revoked, to community service + probation. I now have a clean criminal record which is crucial for my future work. The process was amazing and I will forever return to them for any type of future legal issues.

Posted by Bill | August 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

2A Fantastic - Responsive - Down to Earth - Considerate

My introduction to Frank was through someone else, however they couldn't have been more correct that he was the person to help me with my situation. When it comes to firearms in NJ, things can be quite complicated and quite tricky. When it comes down to really dissecting the law and really determinin...g the right course of action, Frank helped me do that. He was very responsive and timely in all communications and you can tell what is important to him is the people that reach out and hire him. If he is your attorney, you will know that he cares to do what is right to help you. He will tell you what he thinks and how the laws are written, so be ready for that, but I could not have asked for a better experience in the 2A arena.

Posted by Marc G | October 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Great Attorney for 2A Community & Personal Injury

I spoke with Frank Pisano to make sure I was in compliance with some laws. He was extremely knowledgeable, priced very fair compared to others I called. I compared prices due to being disabled and paying a large fee was not feasible for me. His specialties are Firearms, which is very important with t...he constant changing gun laws in NJ and staying in compliance, and personal injury attorney. He personally called me right back on his personal phone on his day off while out to lunch, and said he’ll call me when he was done and he did just that. He further explained what I needed to do and we set up a meeting at his office. Everything was resolved quickly and far exceeded my expectations of what the outcome would be. I highly recommend Frank for any firearm issues or legal problems due to the constant changing laws and also for personal injury. He talks to you like family while gathering all the important facts. You won’t be disappointed in the representation or legal help Frank Pisano provides.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Excellent Firearms Attorney

I consulted Mr. Pisano on a matter, where my firearms were seized pursuant to frivolous temporary restraining order that my ex filed against me. His thoughtful explanations of the processes involved, from both the legal and practical perspectives, were illuminating. Frank greatly helped in clearing m...y name and having my firearms returned. Unfortunately, it seems rare in the legal field to find an attorney that's aggressive when need be but also human in understanding the client's situation. Highly recommended.

Posted by Will | October 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Fantastic Lawyer

The local chief denied my firearms application and handgun permit. I hired Frank to appeal that decision, and he won the case for me. A++ fantastic lawyer!!

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Frank Pisano III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Braun

General practice lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He represented a client in a matter dealing with firearms. He did an excellent job in representing his client. I was employed as an assistant prosecutor at the time, and I opposed the relief he was seeking on behalf of his client. I found Mr. Pisano to be diligent, intelligent, and very much advocating his client's position. I highly recommend him."

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David O'Sullivan

Domestic violence lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Principal, Needleman and Pisano

Sample of Legal Cases

Bullet Hole, Inc. v. Dunbar, 335 N.J. Super. 650 (App. Div. 2000)

Adoption of operating hours for Point of Contact for National Instant Criminal background check without rule making violated Adminstrative Procedure Act.

Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, Inc. v. City of Jersey City, 402 N.J. Super. 650 (App. Div. 2008)

City ordinance rationing the sale or purchase of more than one handgun per month held to be invalid by reason of state preemption doctrine.

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Education

1994

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Occidental College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Seton Hall University School of Law Legislative Journal symposium- Gun Control Law: Reforms in New Jersey and New York

Carry Permits in New Jersey

Languages

English

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