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 10 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Thomas | May 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney

DUI attorney

Attorney urbano will travel to any county in pa. He was definitely worth the cost (which was cheaper than the others I called). He was very personable and made sure I knew what was going on with my case at all times. Very responsive and eager to help. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Smooth Scammer

Chris was hired based on being smooth talked. In amongst, he trashed the integrity of the district attorney and the legal system in general. Said things that clearly were not true and by law could not get done. His rate was reasonable, which in hindsight was cheap as a scam was being performed. After... an agreed termination, would not return money, paperwork he was given, or show anything other than the cashed checks for work he was paid to perform. Now, i am stuck with paying my current attorney more to see where things stand, more time invested due to his lack of communication and confidential paperwork that who knows where it may be. Please research before hiring this attorney. There are plenty of reviews regarding his professionalism and what can be expected in hiring him. There are numerous findings online of his disregard for the court, clients, and profession. Call around and research, its a bad deal making one with this attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

DUI

I asked for one postponement which he got for me. I feel he could have been in better contact with me with what was going on with my case. He dragged my case for 8 months until I said no more postponements. It seems that he did try hard enough but it could have been worse. I wouldn’t recommend him to... anyone

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 Mark | October 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Above all expectations!

I contacted Chris and he met with me later that same evening to discuss my case. He very thoroughly explained the strategy he thought would be best for my situation and also talked to me about the other sides point of view. Throughout the whole process, my calls and concerns were always responded to ...very swiftly.

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Ryan Tutera

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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