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Frank Max Valenti

3.4
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Addison, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Real Estate

881 W. Lake, Addison, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 47 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1978

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Law Offices of Frank Max Valenti

881 W. Lake, Addison, IL, 60101

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Posted by Taylor | December 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

excellent attorney

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.

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Nothing but empty promises and an overinflated ego

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.

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Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

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"Frank genuinely cares about his clients and works to ensure they receive fair treatment in the Criminal Justice system. He is well known in the legal community and is an honest and fair attorney."

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