Joseph D. Lento
Education Lawyer | Serving Philadelphia, PA
15 years of experience
1500 Walnut Street Suite 500 Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Education, Criminal defense, Sex crime, Personal injury, Juvenile law, Family, Expungement, Domestic violence, DUI and DWI, Child support, Child custody & Violent crime
Pennsylvania
Biography
Attorney Joseph D. Lento, the founder of the Lento Law Firm, stands up when the bell rings - devoting himself to achieving results for clients nationwide in cases where the stakes are high. As a veteran of one of the nation's highest stakes court systems, he has spent close to 20 years passionately advocating for clients and others in his charge both as an attorney and in other capacities and has obtained great outcomes on their behalf often in the face of long odds. As an attorney, he learned the practice of law in the trenches, dedicating himself to finding solutions to clients' matters both in and out of the courtroom. At times, a client's matter can be resolved diplomatically, and Mr. Lento is a skillful negotiator. At other times, resolving a client's matter requires Mr. Lento to drive hard, and he does not back down in the face of adversity no matter how difficult the challenge may seem!
Mr. Lento is a highly experienced attorney who goes the distance and gets results for his clients that speak for themselves. Whether a client’s case involves Title IX, school-related issues, and education law; professional license defense; criminal charges; family law; or is facing any kind of injustice, Mr. Lento works closely with each individual client to customize his or her case strategy or defense. Mr. Lento understands that facing any kind of challenge can be incredibly stressful, and he is dedicated to helping clients achieve positive results in these difficult situations.
Mr. Lento, a Philadelphia native, earned his bachelor's degree in political science and business from Villanova University before graduating with his juris doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law. Acceptance into the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidates School and working full-time while earning his law degree are accomplishments that Mr. Lento is also proud. Mr. Lento threw his hat in the ring the day he graduated from law school and he began practicing law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and later New York. He learned what it takes to win from a legend among Philadelphia criminal defense attorneys, and Mr. Lento understands that when his clients come to him for help, they are often facing one of their most difficult times in life. Knowing that life is not always easy, Mr. Lento take clients' concerns personally, and he is only satisfied when a client is satisfied. Success is often hard-fought, and Mr. Lento wouldn't expect it to be any other way.
Mr. Lento established the Lento Law Firm, through which he represents and defends his clients with fortitude and perseverance. Mr. Lento is one of the most experienced attorneys in the United States in cases involving Title IX matters and other school-related issues and concerns affecting undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, K-12 students, and college and university professors, faculty, employees, and staff. Across the nation, he has represented countless students, professors and employees, and others involved in higher education and academia for education law related matters including all aspects of Title IX law (sexual misconduct allegations and charges, discrimination under Title IX, and related concerns), academic misconduct, academic issues, appeals of actions taken by colleges and universities, dismissals, and college and university discrimination and employment-related concerns. Understanding that students' and others' academic and professional careers are on the line, Mr. Lento established a nationwide practice to address school-related injustice, and through many years of hard-fought rounds on behalf of his clients, he is preeminent in the field.
Mr. Lento is highly experienced in professional license defense and he and his expert team have helped professional license holders - including medical doctors, nurses, educators, and countless others - overcome professional license issues and concerns across the United States.
Mr. Lento has represented thousands of clients with criminal charges including, but not limited to, sexual assault and rape, domestic violence and assault, DUI/drunk driving, drug charges, and weapon charges, in addition to those seeking criminal record relief. State and federal criminal charges alone are often not the only issue facing his clients, and Mr. Lento is also highly experienced in resolving the collateral consequences of criminal charges including professional licensing, employment, and immigration concerns. An experienced attorney is crucial when facing criminal charges and related concerns, and Mr. Lento has spent close to 20 years working in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey court and criminal justice system.
Mr. Lento is highly experienced in Pennsylvania and New Jersey family law matters, having worked for close to a decade for one of the nation's busiest family courts and also having fought in the trenches for family law clients in matters that could not be closer to the heart. He has helped thousands of clients in cases involving, but not limited to, child custody, visitation, relocation, grandparent and third party rights, protection from abuse (PFA), restraining orders (TRO/FRO), child and spousal support, divorce, and pre and post-nuptial matters, and he understands how much is at stake because nothing is more important than family. Having obtained countless successful outcomes for clients and their families through both collaborative efforts and also when litigation is necessary, Mr. Lento brings years of experience to the table.
Mr. Lento prides himself on having heart and driving hard to achieve results. As a veteran of the court system and also highly experienced in high stakes litigation and negotiation, his knowledge of the important decisions and processes involved in Title IX and education law, criminal charges, and family law will help guide you through all stages of your case. He will go above and beyond for each of his clients, and achieving a positive solution for you is his primary concern.
Mr. Lento continues to devote his career to defending and representing his clients. He is an active and respected member of the legal community, with numerous memberships in organizations both past and present including, but not limited to, the American Bar Association, American Bar Association – Criminal Justice Section, American Bar Association – Section of Family Law, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL), National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (PACDL), Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey (ACDL-NJ), New York State Bar Association, New York State Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section, Philadelphia Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association – Criminal Justice Section, Philadelphia Bar Association – Family Law Section, Philadelphia Criminal Law American Inn of Court – Founding Member, Bucks County Bar Association, Burlington County Bar Association, Camden County Bar Association, Delaware County Bar Association, Mercer County Bar Association, and Montgomery County Bar Association.
Mr. Lento pursue goals with intensity, has opened every door in life on his own, and he proudly fights the good fight. He has long understood the importance of driving hard to achieve goals, and attorney Joseph D. Lento does what it takes to get his clients results!
Practice areas
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Education40%
15 years
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Criminal defense10%
15 years
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Sex crime5%
15 years
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Personal injury5%
15 years
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Juvenile law5%
15 years
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Family5%
15 years
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Expungement5%
15 years
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Domestic violence5%
15 years
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DUI and DWI5%
15 years
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Child support5%
15 years
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Child custody5%
15 years
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Violent crime5%
15 years
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Joseph D. Lento
(215) 515-7492
Joseph D. Lento
Education, Criminal defense, Sex crime, Personal injury, Juvenile law, Family, Expungement, Domestic violence, DUI and DWI, Child support, Child custody & Violent crime
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
15 years of experience