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Francis J Henninger
also known as Frank Henninger
About Francis
Biography
Frank Henninger has been a practicing attorney in Harford County and the surrounding area since 1992. During law school, he served as the judicial clerk for the Honorable Alfred L. Brennan of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland. He has worked with thousands of clients in the area of Criminal and DUI/DWI defense.
Frank received his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and his undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton. He is a member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney Association, the National College for DUI Defense, the Maryland State Bar Association, the Harford County Bar Association, and the Fourth Circuit of the United States District Court.
He is a certified Field Sobriety Test Administrator. Upon completion of the same training course given to Maryland law enforcement officers for administering the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, he received a score of 100% on the final exam.
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Licensed in Maryland for 33 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1992
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Location
Henninger & Henninger, LLC
224 East Broadway, Bel Air, MD, 21014
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Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great to work with
I came to Frank with substantial charges held against me. From the start he was very personable friendly and willing to do everything in his power to insure the best outcome for my case. Always contacted me when needed and fought for what I was looking for. He made me confident going into the courtro...
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent Lawyer
Francis Henninger (Frank) handled my DUI case with dedication, professionalism, and honesty. He was very compassionate and was always readily available or very quick to respond to my questions and concerns. Frank and I communicated regularly from the day I hired him until my court appearance. He ...
Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Frank is Excellent
Frank was an excellent resource. Given the nature of this case ( high BAC ) Frank was incredible in getting a very favorable judgement. He was dedicated, forthright and honest along the way. Nothing was a surprise and he was honest with all expected scenarios. Excellent job.
Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best lawyer ever
I was very unfamiliar with all of the actions needed to be taken with my DUI case as well as the two MVA hearings, however, Frank was able to assist me every step of the way. I truly think he helped me get the best outcome in all three things I hired him for. I was extremely overwhelmed and he not on...
Posted by Ray | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer and person. Honest and fair. Didn't promise me the world.
Frank walked me through my case (a driving on a revoked license), laid out the worst case scenarios, and told me what we were going to go for. I ended with no jail time, no points, and a small fine even though my driving record wasn't squeaky clean. I would use Frank again if I ever had to and would ...
Francis J Henninger's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Henninger is one of the great attorneys in his field. His extensive knowledge of the law affords him an advantage over many of his peers. I would not hesitate to send referrals his way."
"Always willing to share knowledge. Has a good reputation with other attorneys."
"I endorse Frank, he's a good lawyer. I often refer clients to Frank when I have a conflict or feel that he is the better fit for a particular client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Frank is a hard worker for his clients who holds esteem amongst his colleagues as a lawyer who always works with his clients’ best interests in mind while fighting for the successful resolution of their matters"
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"Frank is my go to lawyer in Hartford County"
"I referred a client to Frank for a possible criminal matter. The feedback from the client was extremely positive. I highly recommend Frank."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Frank is a highly regarded criminal defense attorney in the community, combining keen legal skills with strong advocacy skills."
"Frank is an excellent attorney. If I have a difficult criminal case, he is one of the people I seek advice from, or often refer to."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Frank for a number of years. He is well versed in all criminal matters having spent several years working for the Public Defenders Office. He is well respected within the legal community. He takes the time to have his clients check in with him regularly while their case is pending to make sure they stay on track for the best possible outcome. I recently referred a family member to him for representation in a criminal matter. I'm sure they will be in good hands and will benefit from his problem solving approach."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Very High Rating-Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
NHTSA DWI Detection Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program, La Pier & Associates
2005
Professional Leadership and Achievement Award, Strathmore's Who's Who
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Managing Partner, Henninger & Henninger, LLC
2000 - 2002
Associate, Love, Fleming and Bearsch
2000 - 2005
Gray Panel Attorney, Office Of The Public Defender Maryland
1992 - 2000
Assistant Public Defender, Maryland Office Of The Public Defender
1990 - 1992
Judicial law clerk, Circuit Court for Baltimore County Maryland
Associations
2017 - Present
Boys & Girls Club of Harford and Cecil CountiesBoard Member
2000 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Harford County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
National College of DUI Defense
Member
Education
1992
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Dayton
Undergraduate Degree
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Will I receive points on my license for an out-of-state ticket even though the officer said I wouldn’t?
30 Jun 2023
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How can she go about taking care of this misdomeanor theft that has ended up a warrant because she missed court date?
11 May 2023
Q&A
Can I reopen a case where I have a stet for assault ?
20 Jan 2023