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

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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

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Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 32 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1993

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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 35 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Adding to the List of Excellent Reviews for the best lawyer in OC

Male, mid 30's, and to risk sounding cliche, "I do not normally write reviews". However, in this circumstance, I find myself obligated to do so in as honest and sincere a way as possible as a means to be a service. The service I would hope to provide is to guide others who may have found themselves... on the wrong side of the system and in a "nightmare scenario" so as to direct them the correct way. Last summer, I found myself in a predicament in which I was involved in an incident at a hotel which landed me charges with the State of Maryland. Again, in my 30s, I have always strove to do the right thing; I served in the Army and spent years in a civil service job with no prior record. However, as we too often do for ourselves, I may have been caught up in the perspective of it never happening to myself. Several bad choices and a mess later and I was struggling to figure out how to save my career while navigate the stressors and situation I had found myself in. Being from out of state and a couple thousand dollars bail later, I was finally home and frantically searching for legal representation without any clue as to how to proceed with my situation. Through the process, from the beginning to the end, Frank honestly and sincerely guided and articulated how the legal case would go. Coming from an experienced background, I found in conclusion of my case that everything he had stated in his guidance and truthfulness in regards to how to proceed had come true. The results of my case were better than could have been expected; not only was I found not guilty, I was acquitted of the charges.

Posted by Michael | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing. Hardest working team there is

Let me just start by saying that frank and his team went above and beyond what I could have ever imagined. The outcome of my case was nothing short of miraculous. I had been charged with 4+ charges ranging from D.U.I, CDS possession NOT marijuana, leaving the scene of an accident, and multiple weapon...s charges. Needles to say it was not my best night and with my current criminal record which sadly includes 2 felonies and not to mention the felony parole I am currently on and was at the time I obtained these new charges I was obviously extremely nervous on how this would all work out but I put my trust into frank and his team and thank god I did. Thanks to them #1 I am not serving any jail time I walked out of the courtroom a free man. #2 EVERY SINGLE CHARGE ACCEPT FOR 1 was completely dismissed. The one charge that i had remaining was DUI. Unfortunately the state wanted some jail time and probation at the very minimum for that last charge of DUI, now please keep in mind that this alone would have been an outstanding result with all the evidence that was against me and my prior criminal record…. BUT somehow frank and his team yet again worked their magic and not only was no jail time issued, only a “probation before judgement” and 40 hours of community service and to top it all off I was pled NOT GUILTY on that last remaining charge as well. They have done nothing short of saving my life as I now know it today and thanks to them it will be staying that way. I have dealt with quite a few lawyers in my life and many much more expensive than what frank and his team charged me for their services and they BY FAR put much more work and effort into resolving this issue for me than any other attorney I have worked with you will not find anyone to work harder for you at getting the best result possible and apparently even beyond that as he did for me. In my opinion If you are in a legal bind it would simply be a mistake not to go straight to franks office and hire him immediately you too will thank yourself for doing so just as I am still doing to this day. To end this review I just want to say to frank and his whole team THANK YOU GUYS! You more than kept your word to me from the beginning that you would fight for the best resolution in my case and achieved something far better than I ever imagined possible. I could go on and on with all the other little things they helped me worked through in this process but I simply don’t have the space to list it all. AMAZING is all I can say. ~ another beyond satisfied customer ~ ~ Michael Brandon Myers~

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 | September 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

RESPONSIVE & KNOWLEDGEABLE

After finding myself in need of help, we called Frank's office. He promptly returned my call (even after hours) to help us. He explained to us what would happen & was extremely knowledgeable & kind. He helped us immediately understand all processes & was honest about any expectations. At our offi...ce meeting, Jenn (his assistant) was so kind & reassuring. Our final result was the best possible outcome. Frank explained the process the whole way through & Jenn was always there for questions. We would only hire Frank!

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!!

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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

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"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

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Brian Clark

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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

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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

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