Fred Allentoff

Fred Allentoff

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Owings Mills, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

90 Painters Mill Road, Suite 230, Owings Mills, MD

About Fred

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Area includes separation and divorce, property division & distribution, child custody & visitation, child support, post-divorce enforcement, and domestic violence.

41 years

35%
Child Custody 25%

41 years

25%
General Practice 10%

Area includes personal injury, criminal defense, and will preparation.

41 years

10%
Landlord or Tenant 5%

Area includes litigation on behalf of landlords, such as breach of lease, breach of contract, wrongful detainer, and tenant holding over.

29 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 41 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Fred Allentoff

90 Painters Mill Road, Suite 230, Owings Mills, MD, 21117-3611

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Fred Allentoff's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Ray | August 04, 2015

10 Stars Plus

Fred is absolutely amazing as he has helped me with various legal issues over the last 8 years. All with successful resolution. His guidance is exceptional as he knows the legal system inside and out and how to practice law in a highly professional manner. I have recommended Fred to family, friends, ...co-workers and will to anyone I meet that mentions they need legal assistance. He is indeed the best Attorney that I have ever had the pleasure to know and one who has my utmost respect. Fred is the only one I will go to for legal advice/representation.

Posted by Jeff | July 31, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

I'd recommend him to a friend

Fred helped me with a nasty divorce. He didn't always say what I wanted to hear but he was always correct. He's a very smart gentleman who puts his clients first. He even helped my daughter with a problem she was having. Although he couldn't represent her, because of a conflict of interest, he r...ecommended a great lawyer for her. Great guy and very helpful. I'd have no reservations about using him again for anything.

Posted by Chris | July 22, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Advisor

Fred helped guide and advise me thru a divorce, child support and custody modifications. Fred was very knowledgeable and walked me thru these processes to ensure that I was fully aware of what was going on and that I was making the correct decisions though out these proceedings. He is a trustworthy g...uide that got me thru some of the toughest times in my life. It is unfortunate to be going thru a divorce and custody cases, I am blessed to have Fred walk me thru to a better place for me and my family.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2015 | Child Support

A Commendable Attorney

If you are looking for a lawyer who will be prepared to represent you by deligently collecting ,documenting and presenting the facts, In short ,a knowledgeable lawyer,who will take own your case and get you the results you so desire ,you will find it with Mr Allentoff He got me a large some of payme...nts in back child support. And followed through until the checks was paid for correct amount owed.Satisfied client.

Posted by Chello | June 15, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Great Advice and Knowledge

One of my relatives suggested Mr. Allentoff to me when they heard I was looking for an attorney to handle my divorce and some other issues. Mr. Allentoff was personable, listened intently and asked the right questions to get the information he needed to assist me. The divorce process is a hard situ...ation to deal with and his excellent representation gave me the confidence and peace I needed to get through this difficult situation.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Top Attorneys in Maryland, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Fred Allentoff

1996 - 2001

Partner, Bierer, Allentoff & Margolis

1987 - 1996

Partner, Bierer, Shar & Allentoff, PA

Associations

2014 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association, Bench/Bar Committee

At Large Member

2014 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

2013 - Present

Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law Society

Member

2000 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore County

Member

1990 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Contributor

1985 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore City

Member

Education

1984

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD

1977

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Trying a Child 'Support Case

Child Support

Languages

English

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