Francis J Henninger

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Francis J Henninger

also known as Frank Henninger

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Bel Air, MD
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

224 East Broadway, Bel Air, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

About Francis

Biography

A small town law firm with professional legal service. Prompt, professional, experienced.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 40%

By taking action and contacting an experienced DUI lawyer, you can minimize the negative consequences, keep your license, and make sure your rights are protected.

34 years

40%
Criminal Defense 25%

Our firm represents clients on misdemeanor and felony offenses, including theft, drug crimes, assault and traffic matters. Attorney Frank Henninger also defends juvenile offenders on a variety of crimes.

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

Do not let violations of your rights go uncontested. Even if your traffic ticket seems only a minor inconvenience to you without any major consequences, it is still important to make sure that you were treated fairly by the police and the judiciary.

34 years

25%
Personal Injury 10%

An auto accident caused by someone else’s negligence can change your life. Medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, physical impairment and resulting expenses can leave you and your family in dire economic, physical and emotional ruin.

20 years

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 33 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Henninger & Henninger, LLC

224 East Broadway, Bel Air, MD, 21014

www.henningerlaw.com

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Francis J Henninger's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 30 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Crystal | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Thankful

Mr. Henninger represented my son on a DWI charge. He was very honest and upfront about what my son was facing. Mr. Henninger was very knowledgeable about the process and gave the best advice and negotiated what I believe was the best possible outcome given the circumstances. I appreciated the way he... spoke with me and my son, professionally and compassionately.

Posted by Bob | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Representation

I was given Frank Hennninger's name to represent me on a DUI charge when picking up my vehicle from the impound lot on a Saturday. I contacted him the following Monday and he stayed late to meet with me that day. This was my second DUI and he was very straight forward when discussing Harford Count...y's strict enforcement of Noah's Law. I hired Frank and followed his direction regarding what I needed to do to put myself in the best possible position when I went to court. There was weekly follow-up and he never failed to return a phone call or respond to an e-mail. I believe Frank was well prepared when we went to court and - considering this was my second DUI - the outcome was much better than I expected. I was truly impressed when he took the time to provide a thorough follow-up after leaving the courtroom. This included directions to the casher's office, what to expect at Parole and Probation, and the importance of getting to the MVA. I strongly recommend Frank Henninger if you have been charged with a DUI or for any other legal assistance you may need.

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great DUI Lawyer!

I called Frank the day after I was arrested for a DUI in Harford County. He was in court at the time and I left a message with his secretary. Frank immediately called me back and set up a time to meet that day for a consultation. Everyone at the firm was very nice and non-judgmental given my circumst...ances. When I met with Frank he thoroughly explained all of my options and guided me in the best direction to help us in court. He recommended I go to “Turning Corners” in bel air and go through their first time drunk driving offense program. Turning corners was an excellent program and I was able to get in and complete my classes prior to my court date. Throughout the next few months Frank remained engaged in my case and took the time to learn about who I was. He was determined to fight for me to get the best result possible. The day of the case Frank went over all of my options again and explained to me what to expect in the court room. Luckily, Frank was an excellent lawyer and did a wonderful job defending me in this case. Given the circumstances, I believe everything went the best way possible! I am very thankful I hired Frank as my lawyer and I would highly recommend him to anyone. If you have received a DUI in Harford County, Maryland -Frank Henninger should be your first call! Thank you so much Frank!

Posted by Dan | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Exceptional Attorney

I contacted Mr. Henninger after receiving numerous citations. I was thoroughly impressed with his professionalism, courtesy, and honesty. Every question answered was clear and concise. I was under a lot of stress due to my situation. Mr. Henninger's professionalism, knowledge, and courtesy put my min...d at ease. I live in another state, Mr. Henninger made sure to keep in touch leading up to my trial. I did not have to call his office once, which helped a great deal. I would highly recommend Mr. Henninger if you are in the area. Even more if you live out of state, it would seem as if his office is in your neighborhood.

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly qualified, fantastic lawyer

Frank is extremely qualified and knowledgeable. He spent time explaining the process with me, and was honest and up front with what to expect. He was always accessible and returned phone calls within an hour or so no matter how many cases he was managing. At my Court date he was the most prepared and... buttoned up attorney comparatively. I would recommend him highly.

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Francis J Henninger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Lisa Getz

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Always willing to share knowledge. Has a good reputation with other attorneys."

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Anthony Dipaula

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas Maronick

General practice lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Laura Henninger

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carlton Moss

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Cooper

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Other

"Frank is my go to lawyer in Hartford County"

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Donna Beard

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred a client to Frank for a possible criminal matter. The feedback from the client was extremely positive. I highly recommend Frank."

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Colleen Helmlinger

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rajiv Goel

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is a highly regarded criminal defense attorney in the community, combining keen legal skills with strong advocacy skills."

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James Hock

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Deborah Skillman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Carlton Moss

Personal injury lawyer

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Andrew Cooper

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Smith

Class action lawyer

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Kathryn Goulet

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Allan Nelson

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Donna Beard

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Deborah Skillman

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Charles Arcodia

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Counties

Board Member

2000 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney Association

Member

2000 - Present

Harford County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

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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