Robert A. Crisanti

Robert A. Crisanti

also known as Law Office of Robert Crisanti

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 25%

38 years

25%
DUI and DWI 10%

38 years

10%
Probate 10%

38 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1985

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Robert A. Crisanti's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 33 reviews

Posted by Brian | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Outstanding professionalism and Knowledge

Robert Crisanti is an outstanding lawyer. His professionalism is excellent and his knowledge of the law superb. He is very compassionate and treated me with dignity. He was always there when I needed him and always gave me excellent advice. I don't know that I could've made it through my family si...tuation without his guidance, knowledge and friendship. I highly recommend Robert Crisanti to anybody that needs his legal expertise or services.

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Lawyer

Easy and very helpful to work with. I've never had court experience before but Robert was able to guide me through it and handled everything quickly and professionally. Quick to the point, and didn't mess around, easily and quickly communicated with me to get information and inform me of progress. Fa...ntastic in court too, the judge seemed to love him, and he always had the perfect arguments and questions. Would highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

pending divorce

Meeting with attorney Crisanti has resulted in hiring him to navigate the difficult pathways of divorce. His knowledge and calm exacting behavior is what I need to successfully end a long daunting marriage.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

In my corner when no one else was

I hired Robert Crisanti about a decade ago, to represent me in a divorce. I was young, frightened, and had no idea what was happening. I wasn't a "big ticket" client by any means, and aside from his knowledge about the system, he was the only person around me who encouraged me to stand up for my righ...ts and demand what was mine. It was a hard time for me, and years later I joke (and still joke) that the only friend I had at that time was my lawyer, who sent Christmas cards. This isn't because I didn't actually have friends, but because I really felt that he had helped me stick up for myself when I didn't know how. He shared some words of wisdom that made a huge impact on my life. The outcome of my divorce was what he had encouraged me to ask for (health insurance, settlement) which I would have never asked for without his guidance and work. I am glad I get the chance to write this review as a way of thanking him. And yes, I received Christmas cards from his office, and that also always meant something to me. I felt well-represented and that he actually cared about the case outcome and about me as a person.

Posted by John | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Divorce Attorney You Could Have!

Divorce is a hard enough thing to go through but when you have a great attorney working for you, it eases a lot of the pain. My ex hired a very expensive attorney and Robert has been able to out maneuver and out think their best efforts. He has stayed one step ahead of things and I believe he truly... cares about what I'm going through. His advice and expertise has been flawless, due to his over thirty years of experience. Thanks to Robert, my divorce will soon be over with and I get to have my life back.

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Robert A. Crisanti's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Very

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Friend

"Conscientious, diligent, razor-sharp intellect. I endorse him without reservation."

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Kelvin Morris

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Joseph Paletta

Unknown lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Very

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Pro Bono Service Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association

2000

Community Crime Prevention, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Robert A.Crisanti

Associations

Allegheny County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Ardestani, 558 Pa. 191, 736 A.2d 552 (1999)

Reverse the orders of the Superior Court which affirmed the appellants' convictions.

Commonwealth v. Bruder, 557 Pa. 495, 734 A.2d 1274 (1999)

Case Remanded

Commonwealth v. Kelly, 555 Pa. 382, 724 A.2d 909 (1999)

Commonwealth v. Watley, 548 Pa. 574, 699 A.2d 1240 (1997)

Order of the Superior Court is reversed and the judgment of sentence is reinstated.

Commonwealth v. Doswell, 533 Pa. 228, 621 A.2d 104 (1993)

Case Remanded

Commonwealth v. Olds, 530 Pa. 27, 606 A.2d 898 (1992)

Commonwealth v. Smith, 528 Pa. 380, 598 A.2d 268 (1991)

Affirm the Order of the Superior Court

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Education

1985

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Ohio State University, Columbus

1978

Central Catholic High School

Speaking Engagements

2018

Steward Meeting

Legal Services

2018

Steward Meeting

Legal Services

2017

Legal Seminar Training

Estate Planing

2007

T.S.A. Seminar

Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

Publications

1995

Pittsburgh Legal Journal “The Valid Guilty Plea Colloquy: What Every Attorney Needs to Know”.

1995

Pittsburgh Legal Journal “Nobody’s Friend - The Unhappy Life of an Appellate Attorney”

1994

Pittsburgh Legal Journal “The ‘No-Adverse-Inference’ Instruction: A Constitutional Quagmire”

Languages

English

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