Frank R. Difranco

Frank R. Difranco

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Park Ridge, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

617 Devon Ave, Park Ridge, IL

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

DiFranco & Associates

617 Devon Ave, Park Ridge, IL, 60068

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10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by JOE | September 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

GREAT EXPERIENCE

I was looking at doing 6 months in county jail (COOK) My original lawyer told me that he can get me day for day and do 3 months. I switched Attorney's, and paid 500 fine instead, I was able to keep my job and most importantly take care of my father who is sick and needs daily care. I would recomm...end Frank 100%, I've actually sent 4 clients to him since my case was over. :) :) :)

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Best attorney I have worked with so far

Frank is probably the best attorney I have seen at work. He knows what he is doing and he does not waste your time. His prices are more than affordable. I always get a reminder from him the day before I have to go to court. I had a case involving an officer so the penalties are more strict when it co...mes to fighting a worker of the system. He got my case dropped. Another attorney I had worked with in the past would have charged me five times the price for taking the same case. If you have a case in the Chicago suburbs, don't hire anyone but Frank.

Posted by Chris | November 24, 2011 | Drug Crime

Very Good experience with Frank

The only mistake I made was not hiring Frank from the beginning of my legal problems. Frank is very knowledgeable in all areas of law, but more importantly, very well connected within the Skokie court system. If your case is involved in Skokie, you will not find a better lawyer to help navigate throu...gh it. I had a DUI in April this year and used a family friend lawyer, and did not have a good experience at all. Communication was poor, he didn't do what we had discussed, and as a result, I was confused about the what my final judgement was. Because of this, I was arrested for driving on a suspended license a mere week after my DUI probation became official, I also had a small amount of marijuana on me. To put it short, I was in very big trouble. Frank negotiated a very good deal with the prosecutors, and with the fact that I had no prior history, was able to avoid me from doing any jail time. I should have spent time in jail based on my offenses. So, hopefully you can understand how effective Frank worked on my behalf. I cannot recommend a lawyer for a case in Skokie any more strongly.

Posted by David Nelli | March 28, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Esteemed

Frank DiFranco is an expert practitioner in the court of law and if required, in the art of negotiation. I hold Mr. DiFranco in esteem - he is decidedly qualified to represent you. Mr. DiFranco is someone to trust and place confidence. He has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and respect... of our legal system with unmatched competence. At all levels of our legal system (in my observation), Mr. DiFranco is highly regarded. (as a note: I have engaged Mr. DiFranco and his firm on a number of different types of cases over the past 15 years.)

Posted by Rich | March 28, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Frank DiFranco & his Associates get you the results you want

Frank DiFranco and his Associates Larry Lykowski and Jeff Wilson are great lawyers. If you ever get pulled over for a DUI, never blow, no matter what anyone says, Frank will tell you that himself. Even Chicago Cops (who are the best), Illinois State Troopers and Crook County Sheriffs told me that dir...ectly.Don't even ever do the field sobriety tests either, just go to jail for that night and keep your mouth shut. However, I defintely applaud those good, honest cops that pull over Drunk Drivers that have no regard for other people and need to be put in custody because they can seriously hurt or kill other motorists on the road that speed and swerve and have no regard for human life. If you have court at the Skokie Courthouse next to the Lifetime Sports and near the Old Orchard Mall area, then you have more than a puncher's chance if you have Frank DiFranco as your lawyer and you didn't blow. Either way Frank DiFranco consistently delivers results, and that's why I trust him and will always go to him if I'm ever in a jam, or need his advice or insight in anything.

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Frank R. Difranco's Lawyer Endorsements

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Martin Lascola

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank DiFranco is among the best choices a potential client can make in hiring an attorney. Frank is well known by the prosecutors, judges, clerks and practically everyone in the building. He is an aggressive advocate and a strong trial attorney should a case require litigation. He is a well-balanced lawyer and will achieve maximum results for his clients. Without reservation, I recommend Mr. DiFranco to anyone in search of superior legal representation."

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Thomas McGuire

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Di Franco is a very thorough and professional attorney who was always prepared to represent his client. When I was an assistant state's attorney I tried a DUI case against Mr. Di Franco. He was very prepared and well versed on case law to argue various aspects of his client's case. Mr. Di Franco's client was found not guilty because of Mr. Di Franco's representation. I was assigned to the Second district for three and a half years and observed Mr. Di Franco handle many cases during that time. He was always professional and ready. If I ever needed an attorney to represent me or a loved one I would retain Mr. DiFranco."

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James Allegretti

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vijay Sharma

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2011

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2011

Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, DiFranco & Associates

1987 - 1994

State Attorney, Cook County State Attorney's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Lifetime Member

2011 - Present

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Lifetime Member

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Richard Meadors v Borg Warner Protective Services Corp.

Award of $1,174,800

Salonica Prado v City of Evanston

Award of $11,038,431

Dennis M Floss v Joseph A Fagiano

Not Guilty

Carolyn Bojald v Parliament Enterprises Ltd.

Award of $1,500,000

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Education

1987

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Loyola University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Polish

Spanish

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