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Lento Law Group Pro

4.8
406 reviews

One Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, NJ 07102, U.S.A.

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Accidents, Uber/Lyft/Rideshare and 49 more

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About Lento Law Group

Lento Law Group provides experienced legal representation in a range of high-stakes matters, including Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Municipal & Governmental Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Mass Torts, and Class Actions. The firm’s skilled attorneys are often sought by other law firms to lend their trial prowess in complex litigation. With a presence in several states and a network of affiliates across the country, Lento Law Group offers dedicated and personalized service, ensuring that each client receives the attention and commitment they deserve.

 

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Education Law
Posted by Anirudh
October 28, 2025
Hired Attorney Joseph D. Lento

1) I went ahead and did the research to find out case law, gatherpublic records, gather all evidence on the matter, make write ups etc. Attorney did not do any of that although his job. 2) Attorney did not take action apart from calling the school and sending a fax that htey want to talk the school twice over the course of 8 months. 3) After 8 months, attorney told me that I took an aggressive approach with the school so they wont be able to pursue much witht he school. Attorney did try to talk to the legal counsel in the end however the letter that they sent to the legal counsel was drafted by me, they asked me to draft the letter, thenc omplained that I drafted a letter with 25 sentence bullet points, askedme to fixwhat I drafted and shorten it further, when it is their job to apply their case law and knowledge and draft a letterout of the 10,000 dollars that were paid to them,then claimed that theywere letting me review that letter as a courtesy

 
Education Law
Posted by Anirudh
October 28, 2025
Hired Attorney Joseph D. Lento

After8months of not responding and notproducing any case law or any research on their own to make an effrotand me doing all the work, Attorney's general manager emails me saying that if I email further Iwill be charged an additional 350dollars per email to be reviewed, and that their voicemails and messages are inconvenienced and getting filled. Doesnot like negative reviews and asks youto removethem whenyoupost them claiming you are defaming them even whenyou provide specifics and that what you sayis not true. Attorney asked me to draft the letter, then edit the letter,complained about the letter I drafted, made me onlyedit that letter, and submitted what I gave them effectively to the school and did not draftany letter on their ownout of the 10,000dollars or add their own research or knowledge from law tothe letter as they werepaid for, and claimed that they were allowing me to review what they would send as a courtesy althought hat is part of the agreemeent of representing me.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Kris
October 25, 2025
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I had a very negative, unethical, and poor experience with Mr. Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Group (LLG National). In August 2024, I retained the Lento Law Group for a total of $20,000 for their services in a University matter and a legal matter in Washington, DC. Their flat fees are non-refundable, which is not allowed under the DC Rules of Professional Conduct. Mr. Lento assigned Mr. Thomas Terrill and Mr. Terrell Ratliff to my case, both of whom are not even licensed to practice law in DC. Mr. Terrill did not deliver *any* results for me other than advising me to not do anything. Mr. Ratliff missed three D.C. court dates for me in September, October, and November 2024. Mr. Ratliff and the Lento Law Group (Ms. Angelita Adames) also failed to respond to any of my texts, calls, and emails asking for a status update. John E. Groff, Jr., the Firm administrator who is not an attorney, promised me he would provide a statement to the court. He never did and ignored my emails and calls.

 
Education Law
Posted by Chris
October 23, 2025
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Anyone interested in working or employing the Lento Law Firm should checkout Pennsylvania V Lento and having his ability to practice law in Virginia taken away for professional rules violations. I had hired Joseph Lento to represent my family which was absolutely the worst experience I have ever had with an attorney. Two attorneys assigned to our case abruptly quit and I had to constantly reach out to Mr. Lento directly for status updates on a new attorney and we were basically ghosted even after being personally reassured by Mr. Lento that they don’t ghost clients. After this we decided to part ways with the Lento Law Firm and hire new counsel. I have filed a complaint with the Arizona State Bar Association against Mr. Lento for unprofessional practices. See appropriate legal determinations against the Lento Law Firm to determine if this is the correct person to represent you.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Kris
April 20, 2025
Hired Attorney Joseph D. Lento

I hired Mr. Lento and the Lento Law Firm for representation in Washington, DC. I paid $5,000 for legal court representation, but they failed to appear for three court dates. After numerous emails being left unanswered, I finally had a conference call with Joseph Lento. John E. Groff, the "Firm Administrator" who is not a licensed attorney, was also present in this call. Mr. Groff stated the Lento Law Group will "provide a statement [to the court].” Even though he promised he would send me an email with a statement for the court, John Groff failed to follow up on his promise and remained unresponsive to my emails asking for a follow-up. I showed up to court having to tell my judge that the Lento Law Group once again have failed at entering their appearance with no explanation as to why.

 
Education Law
Posted by Monica
December 14, 2024
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Would give zero stars if it were an option. $350 consultation fee is a scam, you pay and sign a document stating it is non refundable even if they make it so you cannot get a consultation. To schedule a consultation you must do it by email, even if your busy schedule does not allow for untimely back and forth, and when you try and give them the times that work for you they utilize language such as "you ignored the last email," threatened with a last email due to the disrespect of me suggesting a different time that works with my schedule (the client) and I even asked if they could just contact me as soon as possible which. Disregards my schedule and gives priority to theirs and that was, too, disrespectful and not honored. I don't usually write reviews, but this company is predatory based on their actions, they ask for a $350 consultation fee, take it as non refundable, and they make it seem like a consultation was not scheduled based on their refusal to do so. Beware of the scam.

 
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  • Personal Injury 3
    • Wrongful Death Accidents
    • Nursing Home Neglect
    • Funeral Home Negligence
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Accidents
  • Head and Spinal Injuries 1
    • Brain Injuries
  • Civil Rights
  • Law Enforcement 1
    • False Arrest
  • Aviation Law 1
    • Aviation Contracts
  • Criminal Law 3
    • Juvenile Crimes
    • Criminal Trespassing
    • Domestic Battery
  • Assault 1
    • Assault Crimes
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Fraud
  • Family Law 3
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Domestic Violence
  • Restraining Orders 1
    • Restraining Order
  • Education Law
  • Social Security
  • Labor and Employment 2
    • ADA Law
    • ADA Litigation
  • Torts 1
    • Mass Torts Litigation
  • Other 26
    • Uber/Lyft/Rideshare
    • Aviation Accidents/Injuries
    • Prison Accidents/Death
    • Bed Bug Bites
    • Sexual Harassment/Assault
    • Excessive Force
    • Prisoner Rights
    • Prison Death/Suicide
    • LGBTQ Rights/Transgender Law
    • FAA Enforcement Actions
    • NTSB & FAA Enforcement
    • Aviation Business & Contract Disputes
    • Aviation Business Formation
    • Aviation Investment
    • Aircraft Purchase, Sale & Tax Issues
    • Aviation Accidents & Personal Injury
    • Professional License Defense
    • Resisting Arrest
    • Restraining Order Crimes
    • Firearms Violations
    • Title IX Law
    • Title IX Defense
    • Hind County Jail Bodies
    • Mass Shooting Law
    • Municipal & Governmental Law
    • General Law

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