Anthony F. Comunale

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Anthony F. Comunale

also known as Tony Comunale

4.6
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dayton, OH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation

130 W. 2nd St. Suite 1444, Dayton, OH

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About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

All criminal matters from ovi to felonies, along with federal cases.

32 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

Divorce, custody, support, all family law cases

32 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Litigation 10%

General litigation from small business to employment, primarily trial work

32 years | 100 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Wrongful death and serious injury cases only (permanent disability)

32 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 32 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Anthony F. Comunale

130 W. 2nd St. Suite 1444, Dayton, OH, 45402

comunalelaw.com/

Anthony F. Comunale's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Richard | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody of my son

He helped me out in my situation when I was down and still needed custody of my son as the mother was acting crazy. He took the case got me temporary custody first and still working on the case. I would recommend Tony to someone in need.

Posted by Tony Comunale | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Comunale worked a miracle in my child custody case

Mr. Comunale is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend him to anyone facing a child custody/divorce case. He worked a miracle for my children and I. He was my third attorney in my 4 year divorce/child custody case battle. I came to him desperate with what appeared to be a hopeless situation.... Unfortunately, I had two professional custody report recommendations against me at the time and it appeared that the writing was on the wall and I was going to lose custody of my children. The best I thought Mr. Comunale could do was to minimize the damage of what had already been done. Just the exact happened. It is hard to believe, but with two professional custody report recommendations against me he went into trial professional, prepared, and determined to win the case and he did! He went the extra mile and produced not only a positive outcome but the ultimate conclusion of gaining child custody for me. In my opinion, and after hiring other attorneys, Mr. Comunale stands apart and above other Dayton attorneys. I am very grateful to him because I know if it weren't for his experience, professionalism, and dedication I wouldn't have custody of my children. If you have just begun a child custody/divorce case or whether you are further into a case which seems hopeless, you owe it to yourself and your children to seek Mr. Comunale's representation.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Not an average Attorney

Mr. Comunale is my trusted agent. In every conversation regarding a legal question I had, he was first and foremost concerned with my wellbeing. This was the case when I sought his opinion on a family law issue and most recently as a consultation relating to a personal injury case. Mr. Comunale thoro...ughly informed me on aspects of law I never knew were relevant and through his guidance I have protected my interests without making myself vulnerable to another party. This is a professional that will slave away to protect his client. I consider him to be completely trustworthy and a true professional.

Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2014

You will not find a better attorney -- tough, honest, tireless, smart as they come and kind.

After thirty-five years of marriage, my husband decided he wanted a divorce, a situation that has brought me much sadness. This divorce case involved initially actions in two states and, after my out-of-state attorney spoke with Tony at my request, he recommended moving the venue entirely to Dayton,... saying to me, "This is the guy you want. He knows the law, is well-connected locally, and I can tell he will fight for you." His words have proven true many times. One case became two, and complicated, so I thank God that I found an attorney who is both exceptionally intelligent and tenacious. A decent-sized estate was involved, and attempts were made to avoid disclosing some of it, but Tony persisted in his investigations and found the money. I have no doubt he will continue to track assets to which I am entitled as time goes on. There are other plusses. Tony is a patient, strong communicator, always accessible, and supportive emotionally. He is so attentive when answering questions and keeping you informed that you will think you are the only client he has. He is also a great cheerleader, able to keep you focused on a big picture when, at times, you may feel like the system at large is out to get you. Of particular importance to me was his adherence to my wishes that he not do anything to exacerbate an already sad situation. I happened to have loved my husband, so I wanted someone fearless and tough but not destructive, and Tony struck the perfect balance. Tony has fought passionately for that to which I am entitled by law, never letting up, but he has done so by building arguments based in law and by conducting himself honestly. Tony knows domestic relations law maybe better than anyone locally; he does not need to resort to some of the "fluff" or smoke-and-mirrors tactics one can face in litigation and which serve only to waste the court's time, alienate the parties senselessly and result in unnecessary expense. Tony can also read people like books, even the chapters that are not written. This is important because it results in your protection, at times from your own blind spots, and at times from unkind or even deceitful motives of others. He will help you situate a lot of shifting feelings as well as practical concerns within a larger context than you will be able to envision as a layperson who is likely to be in shock and/or depressed initially. I would recommend that you trust his experience, let yourself be guided by his advice and be assured by his assessments of your particular bigger picture. I also wanted an attorney whose standing amongst his peers was high. Tony's skills are respected and even sought after by other attorneys, and he is liked by his super nice staff and the courthouse personnel. He speaks well of the judges and magistrates so that you know he has no axes to grind. His affability and sincerity inspire cooperation; people want to get things done for Tony, and this could make a lot of difference at times in the pace and face of your proceedings. One of Tony's traits I most like is that he never devalues me. He has made vigorous efforts to assert my worth and prevent others from discounting me. Tony respects the contributions we make as dedicated wives to our marriages. He has always taken my worth as a team player within my marriage as seriously as I did. From the outset, he has sympathized with all I stand to lose, materially and emotionally, and he has worked to minimize my losses on all fronts. In short, Tony Comunale is a very strong litigator and a great guy. You will not find a better attorney.

Posted by jackie | June 3, 2013

The Best Lawyer in town

Tony has been my lawyer for over 15 years and he has done a great deal for me in all aspects in my child custody and child support case criminal and as a personal injury lawyer hes very informant and has always had my best interest in mind he is very good at what he does and i would strongly recommen...d him to anyone needing any one of the services he provides you will defiantly be very satisfied with his work.

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Anthony F. Comunale's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Sheets

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent attorney conversant in all areas of the law."

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Michael Brush

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anthony. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jeremiah Denslow

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Hartley

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Horwitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Does excellent work."

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Nicholas Gounaris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tony is a tremendous advocate for his clients in and out of the courtroom. Having been co-counsel with Tony on a number of cases, I can attest to his tremendous legal ability."

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Helen Wallace

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lucas Wilder

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradley Baldwin

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Jeffrey McQuiston

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Jennifer Brogan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jeremiah Denslow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Horwitz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Vallone

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Frank Malocu

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Theodore Valley

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Leo Mulligan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Gounaris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Helen Wallace

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Antony Abboud

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Lucas Wilder

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1993 - Present

President, Comunale Law Office LLC

Associations

2000 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2000 - Present

Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

Dayton Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Sullivan

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Education

1993

University of Dayton

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2000

Ohio Criminal Defense Seminar

Criminal litigation negotiations

Publications

2013

Bar Briefs (Dayton) Barrister of the Month

Languages

English

Activity

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