Frank Max Valenti

I hired Frank to handle my divorce. BIG mistake. We have been going through this process for 10 months and nothing has been resolved. He says my 2500.00 retainer is gone but he will not provide any kind of statement showing how the money was used. Now he has decided to step down and hand this case of...f to his son Tom. I have never received a statement, never a copy of any motions filed or any orders handed down. No his son wants another large retainer to move forward with the case.Again I have been shone nothing as far as how this case has progressed. If his son is anything like he is I don't want nothing to do with either one of them. I am now being forced to find a new attorney to finish this case. I did not hire his son I hired him. I feel like I have been abandoned during a very difficult time in my life. I would never recommend Frank Valenti to anything, not even to defend a parking ticket.

I have known and used Frank as an attorney for over 20 years. I had him defend me in a criminal case and my divorce. He was always there to answer my questions truthfully and expeditiously. I have read all of his reviews and the bad one is so far from the truth that it must be from the person who Fra...nk was defending against. I have always found him to be responsive to my calls and not someone who was looking for a reason to bill me. If you have any doubts about hiring Frank the next time you are at the courthouse just ask the Deputies or the Clerks about how good an attorney he is and how honest he is. The last think I would say is he isn't retired he is just cutting back on his work load. I saw him last week in Court and called him on the office number to ask a question.

I hired Frank because of a friend’s referral. She told me that he never charged for emails, texts or phone calls. There’s a reason for that: he and his son, Thomas Valenti, aren’t tech savvy or organized enough to bill properly. As a client, I was lucky that they make it to court at all. As my divorc...e progressed, several major errors were made that were irrevocable. It was obvious that it had been mishandled. I have found both Frank and Thomas Valenti to be highly unethical and the exact type of attorney that someone in a vulnerable position (i.e.: a single mom) should run away from immediately. Communication was horrible, service completely lacking, never got copies of motions or paperwork...simply a joke. Perhaps Frank should stick to criminal law considering he thinks like one. The apple, Thomas, didn’t fall far. They will promise you everything imaginable and not be able to deliver. Doesn’t matter to them as long as there are enough billable hours. Don’t walk, RUN away from the Valenti’s.

Frank handled my divorce for the duration of over three years. He was always very responsive, very knowledgeable, very down to earth, and always helpful. I liked him the most because he was never intimidated by anything that was thrown at him by the other side, no matter how complicated or difficult.... He is well liked by the Du Page Judiciary, and has an extremely good reputation. If I had to say one bad thing about Frank, it would be that sometimes he is a little overconfident, but fearless. Always playing it cool! Also...his fees were reasonable and didn't gouge you for phone calls or emails. I enjoyed working with him and would highly recommend him.

If you want a lawyer who is down to earth, knows his stuff, returns your calls or emails and never talks over you, this is the one you want. Most of all, he gets results and doesn't take bull from other attorneys. I also like that the judge AND bailiff in the court room on different occasions told me... "I like him. He's a good guy." Made me feel pretty confident.