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

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Awards

Client's Choice
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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

Online Presence

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Francis J Henninger's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 22 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jerry | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A Knowledgeable and Proactive Attorney

I recently retained Frank Henninger as counsel for a DUI I was cited for in Harford County. I found Frank to be a factual, straightforward and caring individual. Frank has expert knowledge of Maryland law and particularly, the workings of the Harford County justice system. He was proactive in the c...ase and came to my immediate assistance on more than one occasion. Given the facts of the case, I am more than satisfied with Frank's handling of the matter and highly recommend him for legal counsel.

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...ly told me the steps I should take but also did it in a manner that made me feel a lot less anxious and worried. He is a very intelligent lawyer and I am very thankful that our paths crossed. At each hearing/trial, he was very organized, professional, and told me step by step what could and would happen so I was prepared. If I ever need another lawyer, he would be the first person I contact.

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 ...recommend him to others.

Posted by Alex | August 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Frank was a big help during a tough time!

I really lucked out that a local cab driver recommended Frank to me after I got a DUI several years ago! I had recently graduated college and was worried this incident would really damage my long-term career prospects. Frank was very reassuring and professional from the initial consultation. He wasn'...t afraid to crack a joke here and there to lighten the mood, which put my mom and I at ease during a very difficult/tense time. Additionally, he really knew the local system and judges, and talked through what I could expect as I went through the process, the potential consequences for each decision I made, etc. There's no easy way to get a DUI with court costs, probation, the mark on your record, etc., but Frank made the whole ordeal as smooth as possible, and several years on I've moved well past that episode and haven't let it define me, and I'm on the verge of finishing an advanced degree and embarking on a successful career myself. Frank was integral to the process of moving on from here, and I'd absolutely recommend him for his DUI/DWI services.

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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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