Christopher Nicholas Urbano

Christopher Nicholas Urbano

also known as Chris Urbano, Christopher N. Urbano Esq.

4.1
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI ... +10 more

310 Grant St, Suite 1220, Pittsburgh, PA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

13

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Pittsburgh, PA Willing to travel for the right case.

22 years

35%
Federal Crime 23%

22 years

23%
DUI and DWI 14%

22 years

14%
Expungement 13%

302 Expungements (highly successful)

22 years

13%
Civil Rights 4%

22 years

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 22 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2003

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Grant Building

310 Grant St, Suite 1220, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

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Christopher Nicholas Urbano's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Stay clear, save $$$

Chris was contacted and ultimately hired for some work that required legal support. Unfortunately, it was based on Mr. Urbano actually doing the work, as oppose to a courtroom demanding his appearance. Initial conversation was positive experience and i had hope he was as good as he came off. Alot if ...things were said by him to start the process, all of which became untrue as the process moved forward, or in my case didnt move anywhere. After paying the initial amount, i agreed to pay more to have another assistant of his do the actual typing part of it. Months went by and after the checks stopped being sent, he became unresponsive and at times aggressive. Requested money to be returned, he agreed however has been relatively uncooperative. Eventually, after over a month, some of the money has been returned. Its been over a month since the partial balance was returned, and again is being unresponsive and uncooperative. Just please, research this attorney, read the reviews, read the available articles in your searches. Initially, he appeared to be good then, right around when i hired everything went down hill.

Posted by Larenzofreeman | February 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I wasted my time and money

Chris didn’t wanna do any of the work. He showed up to court to get continuances when I asked him to and that’s about all he did. Pretty much made me look for a way to save myself. He would tell me to leave him a voicemail then would lie when I tell him it’s full and say it’s not. Still don’t underst...and why. I don’t know where the money I gave him for certain things went, but it didn’t go to what it was intended for. Also gave me terrible advice and told me to do things that hurt more than helped. He himself did things in court, that I learned from my second lawyer, made my situation worse. My second lawyer was a jerk too, but he was a jerk that handled his business, and saved me from doing 3-6 years in prison.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Don't hire this guy

Big mistake on my part to hire Mr. Urbano. Didn't show for the hearing - a public defender had to be appointed because Mr. Urbano just didn't show. When attempting to get a refund he became very angry and starting calling me names

Christopher Urbano

Replied last April 16, 2019

If I may, I would like the opportunity to clear my name of this allegation. Please get in contact with me to discuss what has allegedly occurred. I am not in the business of leaving any customer feeling misrepresented. Thank you for your attention to this matter, I look forward to hearing from you.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Never again.

I retained Chris for my son, he said the judge denied the detainer lift. It was the wrong judge. Then when I told him what Judge my son had, he said he denied him also, but he never put the motion in. Went to his office to get a copy, they couldn't find it.

Christopher Urbano

Replied last April 16, 2019

If I may, I would like the opportunity to clear my name of this allegation. Please get in contact with me to discuss what has allegedly occurred. I am not in the business of leaving any customer feeling misrepresented. Thank you for your attention to this matter, I look forward to hearing from you.

Posted by Jess | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended

Chris Urbano is highly recommended by my husband and I. We have been working with him for several years now and he just recently finished up working on my husband's criminal case. To be honest my husband truly had the cards stacked against him but through Chris's hard work, patience, and dedication w...e were able to receive the BEST possible outcome for our family. Chris is not only professional but he is easy to talk to and always willing to help. If you are looking for a lawyer in the Pittsburgh area there is no need to look any further.

Christopher Urbano

Replied last March 25, 2019

Thank you Jess, it was a pleasure!

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Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Urbano for a very long time, both professionally and personally. I have had the pleasure of working with him on numerous matters. I can say this for certain, this man knows criminal litigation. He is insightful, diligent and truly caring. I have seen him in court fighting on behalf of his clients and it is clear that he has a passion for his craft. He has the respect of his colleagues and the courts."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in PA, 2024

updated on 08/26/2024

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Pennsylvania State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Suspension issued in PA, 2023

updated on 10/25/2023

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2003 - 2009

Attorney, The Public Defender's Office

Sample of Legal Cases

The Monroeville Mall Shooter — Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Tarod Thornhill

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Education

2003

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

LL.D. - Doctor of Laws

2000

University of North Carolina

Finance Management & Economics

Languages

English

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