Frank Benvenuto

Frank Benvenuto

also known as DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney, Frank Benvenuto, P.A., Auto Accident and Personal Injury Attorney, Frank Benvenuto

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Berlin, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

10031 Old Ocean City Boulevard Suite 108, Berlin, MD

About Frank

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

At Frank Benvenuto, P.A. Attorney At Law, we specialize in bringing criminal defense law into your corner. Frank is a life long resident to Ocean City, MD. with 32 years experience in criminal defense trials. Call today for a free consultation!

33 years

45%
DUI and DWI 40%

At Frank Benvenuto, P.A. Attorney At Law, we specialize in bringing criminal defense law into your corner. Frank is a life long resident to Ocean City, MD. with 32 years experience in DUI & DWI trials. Call today for a free consultation!

33 years

40%
Personal Injury 15%

At Frank Benvenuto, P.A. Attorney At Law, we specialize in bringing personal injury law into your corner. Frank is a life long resident to Ocean City, MD. with over 32 years experience in personal injury trials. Call today & get started !

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 32 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1993

Active

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Location

Frank Benvenuto, P.A. Attorney At Law

10031 Old Ocean City Boulevard Suite 108, Berlin, MD, 21811

Frank Benvenuto, P.A. Attorney At Law

12930 Center Drive, Ocean City, MD, 21842

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Frank Benvenuto's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

196 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 40 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Frank Benvenuto is excellent!

I was lucky to have picked Frank out of my google search to represent me.  Mr. Frank handled my case with extreme care and professionalism. He was so knowledgeable and easy to talk to at all times. His representation was beyond my expectations. Frank Benvenuto worked hard and solved my legal problem... quickly and successfully. I could not ask for better representation. After a lot of work Frank got the case dismissed and that was not an easy thing to do. I will forever be grateful to Frank and his team. I highly recommend Frank Benvenuto and his most able assistant Jennifer. She kept me not only informed but optimist in very difficult times. If you need the best call Frank Benvenuto!

Posted by Sean | September 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A highly experienced and responsive legal professional

Mr. Benvenuto and his assistant Jenny are absolutely the best! We were able to speak to Mr. Benvenuto over the phone on a Sunday morning soon after we called for help on a fake ID charge, we were totally surprised by his 24-7 availability! Frank and Jenny then started to work on the case promptly and... successfully secured a Nolle Proseque (case dismissed). Frank's fee structure was transparent and reasonable, and Jenny was very prompt in replying to our emails, usually within minutes. They provided great anxiety relief and achieved the best possible outcome for their clients. If you, like us, find yourself ever needing legal representation, Mr. Benvenuto's office is the one to go with!

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Quality!

I hired Frank to assist with 2 misdemeanour charges from back in 2012. I was a teenager travelling in America and made a silly mistake. Frank listen to my side of the events and immediately began to investigate. He clearly told me the options and potential outcomes. I am not living in America so it m...akes everything a little more complex to handle. Frank gave me all the time I needed and ensured I was informed on each step. He told me the worst outcome and the best outcome. After roughly 6 weeks both of my charges were Nolle Prosequi (no prosecution). The price for everything was very fair and service could not have been better. We are now working on getting the charges expunged which I have full confidence in. I spoke with several lawyers before working with Frank, he was honest and open from day 1! Couldn’t recommend more!!

Posted by Ulysses | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best criminal defense attorney in MD!

To preface, I'm an experienced civil litigation attorney based in Los Angeles. I needed a criminal defense attorney to represent my nephew in Ocean City, Maryland. The stakes were VERY high for my nephew, as he was facing career-ending and life-altering criminal charges. As a result, my expectations ...for representation were very high. I spent a lot of time weeding out other attorneys based on the initial consultation. There were plenty of other attorneys who said what I wanted to hear, but being an attorney myself, I'm very cautious of overpromising and underdelivering, which is what I encountered prior to Frank. Prior to Frank, none of my consultations felt strategic or genuine. When I spoke with Frank, everything changed and I was immediately put at ease. Frank listened, he was attentive, he was honest, he was realistic, and above all, he was tremendously strategic. He elevated my confidence in his representation to a level no other criminal defense attorney in Maryland had been able to accomplish. The results Frank obtained for my nephew were positively astonishing. Having faced serious felony charges, my nephew instead received no charges and no jail time in lieu of community service. We were ecstatic! If you're looking for an attorney in Maryland who will fight for you to the best of his seasoned abilities, look no further. Frank is your man.

Posted by Carrie | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top notch!

All I can say is it was my first time ever being in trouble with the law. I was terrified. Gotta love OC when there is a bar every few steps and the expectation of police there is ridiculous. I wasn’t driving and probably should have been taken to a hospital... here nor there a police officer found ...me in a parking lot(I have no memory of the event) anyway i was arrested and charged. I went with frank as my lawyer. I am soooo glad I did. OC is wayyyy over the top once you get in that system. Frank stayed by me the entire time. And Jennifer, in the office, the wonderful human being that she is, was so supportive and helpful. My hearing was rescheduled 3 times! If you want a lawyer that fights for you please use Frank! Lawyers like him do not exist anymore. Needless to say he got me off with some community service and everything was expunged within a year. I saw so many lawyers in that court house not even sitting with their clients! Not Frank he never left my side

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Frank Benvenuto's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Frank is top notch. Cares deeply about his clients and getting excellent results. He is a regular presence on a daily basis in all courts in Worcester and other lower shore counties. You can't go wrong with his experience, insider knowledge and professional skill and compassion."

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Daniel Kron

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Frank is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!"

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Joseph Warth

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Frank Benvenuto. I see him in Court often and he is conscientious, hardworking and dedicated to each Client’s cause."

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Steven Rakow

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank is an honest, hard-working attorney."

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Michael Farlow

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Frank since I interned with him when I was in college. We've fought against each other on cases, and worked with him on cases. Top notch guy and a good lawyer."

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Thomas Gay

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anders Randrup

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Cathell

General practice lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Clubb

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Land

General practice lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Fager

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Frank for over 20 years. He is one of the most hardworking honest attorneys out there and will go to great lengths to help his clients. I highly endorse him."

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Robyn Zenzinger

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've referred clients to Frank in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."

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Steven Rakow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Clark

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Brueckner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Kief

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Warth

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 100 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2020

10 Best Attorneys Exceptional & Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

Top 100 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Customer Service Award, FM 98.1, Ocean City Today Paper

2009

Certificate of Apreciation for A.B.L.E. program, Salisbury University

2008

Outstanding Participation Worcester County Internship Program, Worcester County Internship Program

2007

Most Blessed Scrament Catholic School Advisory Board, Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School

1995

Admitted to Practice Law, United States District Court

1994

Support of Applied Business Learning Program, Salisbury University

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Law Offive of Frank Benvenuto

1994 - 2004

Adjunct Professor, Salisbury University

1993 - 1996

Attorney, Cadwell & Cadwell, P.A.

Associations

1993 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Worcester County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2013

Worcester County Bar Foundation

President

2010 - 2013

St. Thomas More Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bail Denied for Maryland Mom Suspected in Deaths of Four Infants Found on Property

Maryland father found not guilty in the attempted murder of his eight-month old daughter

Manslaughter charges dropped in OC beating death

Expert Finds Freeman Case Unlike Any Other Neonaticide

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Education

1991

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Salisbury University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1977

University of Maryland

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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