Frank Salvato

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Frank Salvato

4.7
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

1203 Duke St, Alexandria, VA

About Frank

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

37 years | 50,000 cases

70%
DUI and DWI 20%

37 years

20%
Federal Crime 10%

37 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 36 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney At Law

1203 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314-3515

Frank Salvato's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

You can rely on Frank Salvato!

Mr. Salvato took my case at the last minute, and with his experience and standing in the local legal community was able to get the best results possible for me!

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommended

I often wish there were more attorneys like Frank out there. Frank does a remarkable job of balancing the traits of aggressiveness in defense, a non-judgmental attitude towards his client, along with a surprising degree of compassion towards his clients given his length of time as a lawyer. Hi...s length of time in the same area also means that he has a cordial working relationship with the attorneys on "the other side" that can be a help depending on the circumstances.

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Kelly Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is a highly experienced attorney and a renowned litigator. He is a zealous client advocate and an excellent legal strategist. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Boneta

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank is an excellent criminal defense attorney."

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Mark Petrovich

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Salvato is an excellent attorney with vast experience in both State and Federal courts. He's an outstanding litigator, and combines intelligence, poise and presence in the courtroom. Mr. Salvato has handled many DUI cases, but also high-profile and capital murder cases. He also commands the respect of prosecutors and judges, and is persistent in pursuing the best outcome for his clients."

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Thomas Walsh

Federal crime lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to observe him in the legal community for some years. I then had the pleasure of working beside him on a federal case with co-defendants. The trial lasted over a month and Mr. Salvato professionalism both in and out of the courtroom demonstrated that he is truly a professional with a keen knowledge of the law."

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Paul Zukerberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Frank is the go-to lawyer for criminal defense in the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria. If you have federal criminal or traffic matter, he's the lawyer you should talk to. I endorse him 100%"

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Defense Attorney, Salvato Law Offices

Associations

1990 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

1990 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1990 - Present

Virginia State Bar

1990 - Present

Virginia College of Criminal Defense Attorneys

1989 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Trial Experiences

Acquittals & Not Guilty

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Education

N/A

American University

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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