Francis Wesley Blankner Jr.

Francis Wesley Blankner Jr.

2.5
Rating: 2.0

Licensed for 48 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

217 NE Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About Francis

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 85%

48 years | 25,000 cases

85%
Federal Crime 15%

48 years | 25,000 cases

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1977

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Jaeger & Blankner

217 NE Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32804-6443

Law Offices of Francis Wesley Blankner Jr.

217 NE Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32804-6443

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Francis Wesley Blankner Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.5 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Do Not Trust This Attorney!!!

He made claims he never delivered on. From the start he hounded our family for money, threatening to quit the case numerous times. He always showed up late for hearings or had them rescheduled without telling us (the family). His staff never returns phone calls and if you DO get them on the phone, th...ey are rude and abrupt. When he did manage to show up, he was unprepared and always appeared looking rushed. When arriving at his office for a scheduled appointment, we sat for hours waiting to see him. Then he would rush us out of the office but not before asking us if we had any money for him. This lawyer should not have the title. Just because he went to law school does not make him a lawyer. A lawyer cares about his clients, is diligent, professional, knowledgeable and courteous. If you value your money, your freedom and expect respect, professionalism and competent defense, please, please, please DO NOT HIRE THIS GUY!!!

Posted by Justice Seeker | February 11, 2015

This is the absolute worst attorney I have ever had the displeasure of encountering

His actions are both negligent and border on criminal. He is quite curt as well as his staff they are all unresponsive to communication and are not proactive. Money seems to be his motivation and his only motivation he does not take care and dilligence when dealing with his clients. I would not recco...mend him to my adversary.

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Francis Wesley Blankner Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Kendell Ali

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Perry

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A highly skilled and regarded attorney. I was county judge in the early 1990s and watched "Buck" handle numerous cases before me. I cannot recall a single case where a prosecutor got the upper hand in dealing with Buck."

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Experience

Rating:  2.0 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2018

updated on 11/15/2018

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in FL, 2017

updated on 08/22/2017

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2014

updated on 02/12/2015

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Francis’s comment:

“This was in reference to late filings of appellate briefs. Since this time the office procedure has changed to ensure that briefs are not only filed timely but done early.”

Admonishment issued in FL, 2012

updated on 03/28/2012

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Orlando Top Lawyer, Orlando Home & Leisure

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AMERICA'S MOST HONORED PROFESSIONAL, AMERICAN REGISTRY

2012

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Orlando Top Lawyer, Orlando Home & Leisure

2010

Orlando Top Lawyers, Orlando Home & Leisure

Associations

American Association for Justice

Member

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Member

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Member

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Education

1976

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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