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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Probate

Posted by Jenni | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Thanks Robert Crisanti

Robert took care of my dads estate. He helped me to understand the process before getting started. At times, I needed some kid glove care. Robert did so without making me feel small or incompetent. Thanks to Robert and his guidance my dads estate was settled in a swift, painless and efficient ma...nner. My family is grateful to Robert and his staff Helen. They took the stress off of us so that we could grieve without worry. Thank you.

Posted by John Eberle | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Excellent lawyer

Mr. Crisanti has helped my famiky with both my father and also my sister's estates as well as helping me set up my will and power of attorney. In all 3 cases he was very knowledgeable and extremely easy to work with and he took the time to make sure all of our questions and needs were addressed. ... I highly recommend him for family and estate needs.

Posted by Mark | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Excellent Attorney

I hired Mr. Crisanti after my mother passed away to manage the closing of her estate. The services provided by Mr. Crisanti and is staff were very professional. He was excellent at keeping me informed of everything needed to bring the estate to a close. Mr. Crisanti was always available and prompt in... responding to any questions. I recommend his firm.

Posted by Janet | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Estate Settled - Quality work

Robert handled the estate of my parents. It started with the financial planning when they needed care. He helped us determine what nursing home budget was right for them. We had to sell their home and Robert did our closing. Robert was with our family through the death of both parents and settled... their estate. We could not have gone through this difficult time without Robert managing things for us. We are so grateful.

Posted by Jill | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Kept the situation calm and saved everyone money!$!

There was tension between some of the heirs while settling my father's estate. Robert advised that I, one of the heirs and the executor of the estate, keep calm and continue to communicate on civil and friendly terms with all heirs and to let him handle the legal stuff. I really didn't want to do t...hat because I was pretty frustrated by some of their accusations, but I followed his advice and in the end we are all on speaking terms and the estate is finally closed. His years in the business led him to provide sound advice that saved us all money and ensured the family is still one family.

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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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