Honors and Awards: NATIONWIDE: Martindale-Hubbell AV rating: "A" signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the "V" denotes very high adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence. Honored to receive this rating since 1984., Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2008, NATIONAL RECOGNITION: Selected to be included in The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the area of Criminal Law based on AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell. 1990-present., Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 2008, LOCAL RECOGNITION: Selected as a Louisville, KY "Top Lawyer" in the areas of Criminal Law and General Practice in Louisville, KY;, March 2008;selected by being in Martindale-Hubbell with an AV rating from pool of over 4,000 lawyers in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY., Top Lawyers, Louisville Magazine, 2008, STATEWIDE RECOGNITION: Selected to be included in the 2008 Kentucky Super Lawyer publication in August, 2008 . Attorney Mascagni selected in the professional area of Criminal Law . According to the publisher, less than 5% of over 15,000 lawyers admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association in 2008 were honored with being selected to be listed in the 2008 edition of "Kentucky Super Lawyers" statewide. Publication of Law and Politics. August, 2008. Published in Kentucky Monthly magazine, August, 2008, by Vested Interest Publications,Frankfort, KY., Kentucky Super Lawyers, Law and Politics, 2008,  STATEWIDE RECOGNITION: Haddad Award presented by the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Statewide organization-oldest and most prestigious annual award presented to a criminal law defense attorney; November 18, 2005 for leading successful legal defense in 105 co-defendant criminal syndicate state court cases [ largest syndicate indictment in Ky history] and successful pre-trial supression motion excluding evidence from federal wire taps upheld by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals., Haddad Award, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2005, STATEWIDE:Honored by the Kentucky Bar Association in 2000-2004 for donated legal services provided to the public., DONATED LEGAL SERVICES AWARD, KENTUCKY BAR ASSOCIATION, 2004, NATIONAL : Selected as an "Outstanding Lawyer in America"., Outstanding Lawyers of America Award, Outstanding Lawyers of America, 2003, Assisted in fund raising activities for The Legal Aid Society of Louisville, Inc., The Legal Aid Society Leadership Cabinet Campaign for Justice, The Legal Aid Society, 2003, Louisville Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award, Louisville Bar Association, 2001, Kentucky Bar Association Donated Legal Services Recognition Award, Kentucky Bar Association, 1999, Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Award, Kentucky Bar Association, 1994, Kentucky Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award, Kentucky Bar Association, 1994, 4th and 6th Federal Circuit Delegate: Federal Sentencing Seminar, Selected by the federal judges in the Western District of Kentucky at Louisville, 1993, Louisville Bar Association Distinguished Service Award, Louisville Bar Association, 1981, 1981-1982., Chairman, Criminal Practice Committee, Louisville Bar Association, 1981, Award presented for work performed by the Mayor of Buechel, KY for legal services performed for the City., City of Buechel Mayor's Award

Special Licenses/Certifications: Testified as an expert witness in Kentucky state Circuit and District Courts in the testimonial areas of criminal law and procedure and professional responsibility [there is no license nor certificate in this area in Kentucky, testimony only allowed when approved by the presiding trial judge]., 1990

Bar/Professional Activity: KBA-Criminal Law Section, 2008, Admitted to the Southern District of Indiana, 2008, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL) Board of Directors 2006,life time member, 2008, April 29, 2008 PRESS RELEASE: Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, the Honorable J. Michael Brown, was appointed by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear in 2007. He issued a press release on April 29, 2008 creating 5 committees to review specific issues that impact incarceration rates. One of the committees, 218A, was charged with a review of the controlled substance statutes for uniformity, proposed changes, and the advisability of controlled substance statues becoming part of the penal code. Frank Mascagni, III has been selected as a member of the committee by Chair, Greg Howard, Commissioner of Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement [now chaired by Judge Gregory Bartlett]; recommendations are due to the Governor by 12-1-08. May, 2008., 2008, 6-30-2008 PRESS RELEASE: lawsuit filed in Franklin Circuit Court, Frankfort, KY, by The Dept. of Public Advocacy, the Louisville and Jefferson County Public Defender Corp., attorney Frank Mascagni, III and his client, John Doe, seeking a declaratory judgment one day before implementation of plans to reduce P.D. services in all Kentucky courts based on legislative budget cuts. Named party defendants are: Todd Hollenbach IV, KY state Treasurer; Jonathan Miller, KY Secretary of Finance; David L. Williams, President of KY Senate; Jody Richards, Speaker of the House. Civil Action No. 08-CI-1094, Division II., 2008, November 7, 2008: KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS [KACDL] Annual Seminar. I was honored to co-sponsor this event and be responsible for assembling the 700 page written seminar materials as a member of the Ad Hoc Seminar Committee featuring Prof. Jonathan Turley of The George Washington University School of Law and John Wesley Hall, Jr., President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers [NACDL]. All day legal seminar addressing topics for the criminal defense advocate in federal and state courts. Presenters included Chief Justice John Minton, Chief Judge Sara Combs and Chief Judge John Heyburn., 2008, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,(NACDL), 2008, 2006, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers [KACDL ]; Vice President 2005; Director at Large 2006, life time member, 2005, American Bar Association former member, 2005, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America(ATLA) former member, 2005, Louisville Bar Foundation, Inc. Fellow, 2003, Kentucky Academy of Justice former member and seminar presenter., 1998, Eastern District of Kentucky, 1983, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1983, Louisville Bar Association Board of Directors, 1981, Louisville Bar Association, Chairman of the Criminal Practice Committee [1981-1982]., 1981, Louisville Bar Association Professional Responsibility Committee, 1979, Western District of Kentucky, 1978, Louisville Bar Association, Criminal Practice Committee, 1977, Kentucky Supreme Court, 1977, National District Attorney's Association-1977- former member., 1977, Kentucky Bar Association, 1977, Kentucky Court of Appeals, 1977, Kentucky Circuit and District Courts, 1977, Federal Bar Association former member and seminar presenter, Kentucky Association of Trial Attorneys (KATA) former member and seminar presenter.

Pro bono/Community Service: Bellarmine University Mock Trial Regional Competion Presiding Judge, Jefferson Hall Of Justice, Louisville, KY Feb. 2008, 2008, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Moot Court Judge, March 29, 2008-judging oral arguments of first year law school students; Hall of Justice, Louisville, KY., 2008, Louisville Bar Association-Leadership Academy presenter/panel member; August 15, 2008-address to members of the bar selected to the leadership academy; Pro Bono Opportunties., 2008, Legal Aid Society Justice for All Campaign Committee: to assist with fund raising activites to provide needed funding for the clients served by the Legal Aid Society, Inc. of Louisville, KY. 2008., 2008, PRESS RELEASE 12-12-2008: Local attorney, Frank Mascagni, III donned a Santa suit and brought an old-fashioned  party to the homeless mothers and children at Wayside Christian Mission's 822 East Market Street location. Santa came bearing candy, pasteries, cookies, fruit, pudding and drinks and gifts for all the children. Each child  also received a $2.00 bill as a special treat. Mr. Mascagni engaged a professional photographer to take a holiday picture of each child on Santa's lap. The party provided a good holiday memory for the families who will be spending their Christmas in the shelter. Nina Moseley, Director. website: www.waysidechristianmission.org; What's New page., 2008, Mascagni Law office sponsored a girl's basketball game on 12-30-2008 at Saint Francis of Assisi gym in Louisville, KY. The teams were: Our Lady of Lourdes bearcats vs. Saint Francis of Assisi cougars: 3rd and 4th graders. Mr. Mascagni produced color programs and refereed the game with Barbara Peak. After the game pizzas were donated to the players, parents and coaching staffs. A good time was had by all., 2008, Author and Lecturer: Louisville, KY; Destin, FL; Covington, KY and Las Vegas, NV[1978-2008]: Presentations made to US Department of Justice, US Attorneys Office, Western District of Kentucky at Louisville, KBA, University of Louisville School of Law, Louisville Bar Foundation, LBA, Continuing Legal Education, Federal Bar Association, Kentucky Association of Trial Attorneys, Kentucky Academy of Justice, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Northern Kentucky Bar Association, National Business Institute; Kentucky Prosecutors Annual Conference, Lorman Educational Services,, 1977, Jefferson County Teen Court Judge; University of Louisville School of Law Moot Court Judge, Moot Court Judge, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law; Moot Court Judge for competion sponsored  by Bellarmine University, 2008; Jefferson County Judges Task Force on Jail Overcrowding; Jefferson County Judges Task Force on DUI; Jefferson County Crime Commission Member; Citizens for Better Judges [legal organization interviewing local candidates for judical races-KY District, Circuit, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court;meeting with local citizens for imput & publication of our recommendations-for 20 years]; High School Guest Speaker on Criminal Law and Search and Seizure: Central High School, St. Xavier High School, Sacred Heart High School and Assumption High School; Law Day Speaker (Jefferson County Board of Education); St. Matthews Youth Basketball Coach, Ascension Elementary School Basketball Coach, St. Xavier High School Intramural Basketball Coach, Youth All-Star Coach, AAU Basketball Coach; Italian American Association member and served on the Board of Directors 2007; volunteer- Festa Italiana [2005-2007]., Louisville Bar Association Program: People's Law: Adult Education Program-speaker/presenter., KATA "Trial by Jury" presentation at the Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, KY, mock jury trial presented to the public, presenter., Legal Aid Society of Louisville, Inc. providing free legal service to clients in Jefferson District Court for criminal expungement petitions, 2008.

Scholarly Lectures and Writings: Speaker/Panel Member, The Practice of Criminal Law , The National Black Law Students Association-University Of Louisville School Of Law, 2008, Speaker/Presenter: Trial Techniques For Effective Litigation; June 13, 2008; Speaker:Enhance Your Mastery Of The Verbal And Non-Verbal Communication In The Courtroom; Ethical Considerations; Louisville, KY; National Business Institute., speaker, 2008, 10-29-2008: Covington, KY - Speaker to the 2008 Commonwealth of Kentucky Circuit Court Judges College; Topic; Kentucky Revised Statutes 218A :on state drug laws and work on the Governor's Task Force on jail overcrowding to review and make recommendations to the Cabinet., Speaker, 2008 KENTUCKY CIRCUIT JUDGES COLLEGE, 2008, Louisville Bar Association-Leadership Program; panel speaker to young lawyers; 2007, speaker, 2007, Speaker/Presenter: Direct and Cross Examination, Author/Lecturer, The Criminal Defense Trial From Start to Finish, 2006, Author/Lecturer, Ethical Issues for the Honest Defense Attorney, 2006, [2006-2008], Speaker, Leadership Academy Program-Louisville Bar Association, 2006, Class Speaker, U of L School of Law Trial Practice , 2004, Author/Lecturer, Criminal Defense/DUI, 2003, Author/Lecturer, Defense Strategies and Ethics, 2002, Author/Lecturer, Strategies in Handling DUI Cases, 2002, Class Speaker, U of L School of Law Criminal Procedure, 2002, Author/Lecturer, Avoiding Bar Complaints: Ethical Issues in Criminal Law for Defense and Prosecution, 2001, Author/Lecturer, Ethical Considerations in the Practice of Criminal Law, 2000, Author/Lecturer, Ethical Issues for the Criminal Law Practitioner, 2000, Author/Lecturer, Practical Aspects of Criminal Law, 2000, Author/Lecturer, Diogenes' Search Continues, 2000, Author/Lecturer, Criminal Law in Kentucky, 2000, Author/Lecturer, Ethical Dilemmas in Handling Criminal Cases, 2000, Author/Lecturer, Legal Ethics, 1997, Author/Lecturer, Bench, Badge and Bar, 1996, Author/Lecturer, How to Find the Courthouse, Louisville Bar Association, 1994, Author/Lecturer, Ethics, 1993, Author/Lecturer, Ethics: Our Continuing Obligation, 1993, Author/Lecturer, Ethics in Criminal Practice, 1993, Author/Speaker, Diogenes: In Search of an Honest Man, 1992, Author/Lecturer, It is Easier to Prevent Ill Habits Than to Break Them, 1992, Author/Lecturer, Ethics, 1992, Author/Lecturer, Common Pitfalls in the Practice of Law, 1990, Author/Lecturer, Practical and Ethical Considerations, 1989, Only criminal defense attorney speaking at the annual prosecutors conference on ethics/professional responsibility., Speaker, Kentucky Prosecutors Annual Conference , Guess Speaker, University of Louisville-Business Law course, Speaker to Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention, Louisville, KY: ethics and professional responsibility.

Verdicts and Settlements: Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Pizzonia, Todd & Williams, Jefferson Circuit Court Case No. 07-CR-003364, 2007 Indictment-19 counts of Theft By Unlawful Taking and Receiving Stolen Property [Class D Felonies]; set for Jury Trial 6-24-08-pre trial motions to exclude evidence resulted in a dismissal of all counts against Mascagni's clients with prejudice the day of  trial. Judge Barry Willett, Circuit Court, Div. 1., 2008, Roth Engineering vs. Kellogg, et.al.: Jefferson Circuit and Western District of KY at Louisville; Plaintiff's lawsuit seeking monetary damages for work performed resulted in a settlement of 6 figures for the Plaintiff who was represented by Attorney Mascagni. Judge Irv Maze, Jefferson Circuit and removal federal judge, Charles Simpson. October, 2008., 2008, Commonwealth of KY vs. Jack Sullivan, Indictments numbered 05-CR-002583 and 06-CR-00630, all felony charges dismissed by court order dated 12-23-08 by Circuit Court Judge Mary Shaw. Defendant was charged with felony charges stemming from home improvements; by agreement, both Indictments were dismissed. Attorney Mascagni represented the defendant., 2008, United States of America v. Reginald Shantez Rice, et al, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Case No. 06-5245; 478 F.3d 704 (6th Cir., 2007): defendant's lower Court motion to suppress evidence granted by the trial judge, Hon. Thomas Russell in the Western District of KY at Louisville, KY; the United States appealed and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the suppression of evidence of wire tapped conversations and seized drugs; this litigation represents the first time in this jurisdiction that evidence from a federal wiretap was suppressed. Attorney Mascagni represented Marshall Thomas Evans, one of 13 co-defendants., 2007, Meghoo v. Commonwealth of Kentucky; 2004-SC-1042-DG; 2005-SC-683-DG; Oral argument by Attorney Mascagni before the Kentucky Supreme Court on December 12, 2007 challenging the detention, search and seizure of a tractor trailer containing marijuana by a VEO at a truck stop. Case prosecuted in Hardin Circuit Court in Elizabethtown, KY. Conditional plea entered on the second day of jury trial, to seek appeal of trial issues. Opinion rendered 2008., 2007, Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Yin Aan, et al; Indictment No. 04-CR-3522:Presiding Circuit Court Judge-Thomas Wine: successful defense of massage parlor cases involving 105 co-defendants charged with Criminal Syndication (2004-2005); (largest criminal syndication indictment in Kentucky history); Mascagni's lead clients case dismissed pre-trial;covered nationally-Geraldo At Large, Feb. 2006. SEE VIDEO BELOW., 2005, 4-day jury trial acquittal; Commonwealth vs. Wha, 04-CR-3534; Judge Ken Conliffe, client charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence and Complicity to Promoting Prostitution ;all charges-not guilty. Prosecuted by the Commonwealth Attorney's Office in Jefferson Circuit Court., 2005, Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Ferdinand Radolovich, Jefferson Circuit Court Case No. 03-CR-001887; Presiding Circuit Court Judge James M. Shake; State felony charge of Perjury-1st Degree dismissed against local attorney, after several years [2003-2007] of pre-trial motion practice and hearings., 2003, 3-day jury trial acquittal; Commonwealth v. Smith; 02-CR-000043;Jefferson Circuit Court jury trial; client charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine) and Persistent Felony Offender in the First Degree; jury trial verdict-not guilty on all charges.Judge Ann Shake., 2003, Kentucky Restaurant Concepts, Inc., et al v. The City of Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, et al 209 F.Supp. 2d 672 (W.D. Ky. 2002); adult entertainment businesses sought enforcement injunction of local ordinance successfully; 3-day hearing before Federal Judge Heyburn 2001; awarded prevailing Petitioner's attorney fees of over $140,000.00, 2002, Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Meeks, et. al., Jefferson Circuit Court Case No. 01-CR-000584, -5-week jury trial in Jefferson Circuit Court where the Commonwealth was seeking the death penalty against Peak, Meeks and Bearden resulted in a verdict of a non-death penalty sentence. Jury trial presided over by Judge Thomas Knopf, client was found guilty of felony [non-capital] Wanton Murder., 2002, bench trial acquittal of client charged with DUI-1st Offense; District Court Judge Toni Stringer., 2002, Rudolph vs, Adams, et. al., Jefferson Circuit Court Case No. 95-CI-000203, Attorney Mascagni's client was awarded a civil judgment of $313,050.00, opinion by trial Judge Ken Corey;+ interest 1997-2001 [$492,588.00] affirmed by the Kentucky Court of Appeals; August 10, 2001; Attorney Mascagni represented the Petitioner, Rudolph, in a cvil lawsuit following dismissal of his criminal charges;Ky Supreme Court declined to accept review-judgment stands for civil plaintiff., 2001, Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Connie Runner, Jefferson Circuit Court Case No. 99-CR-001660; 9-day jury trial acquittal of local attorney charged with bribing a policeman in a DUI case (2000); Judge Tom McDonald, verdict of not guilty on all submitted counts. Jefferson Circuit Court; prosecuted by the Commonwealth of KY Attorney General's Office., 2000, Commonwealth vs. Casey-Jefferson District Court charges alleging Kentucky Derby ticket scalping dismissed against Maryland horse trainer. Received alot of news coverage locally; charges dismissed twice, October 25,1999 by Judge William Ryan, Jr.; charges reinstated, then dismissed again on February 21, 2000 by Judge Sean Delahanty, Jefferson District Court. Tickets traced to the Governor's Office, Governor Paul Patton., 2000, Commonwealth v. Sanford; Case No. 98-CR-001842;Jefferson Circuit Court; charges of Bribery of a Public Servant, Theft by Extortion and Tampering with Public records dismissed after jury was selected and in the box & prosecutor putting on his case in chief; Judge Geoff P. Morris. Commonwealth sought relief at the KY Court of Appeals and removal attempt to federal court while jury trial was in progress. All charges dismissed in the state case., 1999, Lawrence Glaser v. Phillip Miller; Jefferson Circuit Court Case No. 96-CI-002253; Civil jury trial seeking damages by a police officer[Plaintiff] vs. P. Miller [Defendant]for injuries alleged to have been suffered during the arrest of the defendant; Jefferson Circuit Court; Judge Ernie Jasmin; jury verdict for Mascagni's client, Mr Miller, the civil defendant; Plaintiff [the civil plaintiff]awarded $0.00; successful civil defense, attorney Mascagni represented the prevailing party in the cvil case., 1996, Abernathy v. Nicholson Ky., 899 S.W.2d 85 (1995); Supreme Court of Kentucky case; Case originated in Jefferson District court and was appealed to the Ky Supreme Court on a challenge to the powers of the district court judge.Attorney Mascagni represented the Respondent judge, Judge James Nicholson., 1995, United States of America vs. Charles Ray Bookout, United States District Court Western District of Kentucky at Louisville; Indictment No. 3:91-CR-5; two-week jury trial; client charged with Conspiracy to Make False Statements; False Statements to Firearms Dealer; 18 U.S.C. 1001; Obstruction of US in Service of Legal Writ or Process; AUSA Cleve Gambill; jury verdict June 7, 1991; presiding federal judge Eugene Seiller; Not Guilty on all counts., 1991, Civil Action: Marie Smith, plaintiff, personal injury[auto accident] jury trial in Jefferson Circuit Court;Attorney Mascagni represented the injured plaintiff for money damages;multiple day jury verdict for plaintiff- over $300,000.00 recommended by the jury. Attorney Mascagni represented the plaintiff, Smith. Jury trial verdict for Plaintiff; tried the case by jury, before Judge Joe Leibson. Counsel for the insurance-Wayne J. Carroll;other counsel: Susan Phillips and Rick Schulten., 1990, Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Kreig, Jefferson District Court; 3 day jury trial; jury verdict of not guilty on charge of DUI., 1990, Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Estelle Dunkerson, 87-CR-000603;Jefferson Circuit Court; Judge Richard A. Revell; Jury trial, client charged with capital murder [ death, life or 20 years to life]. Prosecutor putting on her case in chief, defense motions, then a recess; plea negotiations,  then settled for a reduced charge of Manslaughter II, client receiving a 5 year probated sentence on 10-10-1988. Client charged with stabbing her man to death with a butcher knife., 1987, Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Jerry Rankin, Jefferson Circuit Court Case No. 78-CR-000180; presiding Circuit Court Judge Richard A. Revell; defendant charged with four counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, Class C felonies (5-10 years to serve); 2-3 day jury trial: Frank Mascagni prosecuting attorney; defense attorney Tim McCall; jury verdict: Guilty on all counts and recommended a 5-year sentence, 1978, Kentucky Supreme Court Decisions: 1990-SC-000267; 1994-SC-000635; 1994-SC-000919; 1995-SC-000367; 1997-SC-000060; 1998-SC-000962; 1999-SC-000849; 2000-SC-000570; 2001-SC-000216; 2001-SC-000350; 2001-SC-000594; 2001-SC-000717; 2004-SC-001042; 2005-SC-000090 and 2005-SC-000683., Kentucky Court of Appeals Decisions: 1998-CA-000406; 1999-CA-001968; 2003-CA-001074; 2003-CA-001356; 2003-CA-001432; 2005-CA-000085; 2005-CA-001380 and 2005-CA-001800.

Representative Clients: Private Practitioner: Criminal defense law state and federal Courts; clients charged with criminal offenses from traffic violations to DUI; drug charges, assault, theft, robbery, murder, etc. to capital punishment death penalty crimes., 1979, Prosecuting Attorney: Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the 30th Judicial District prosecuting felony white collar crimes and career offenders, 1977

Video: National television story covered by Geraldo Rivera aired in February, 2006, dealing with Kentucky's largest criminal syndication case (105 co-defendants) alleging a syndicate promoting massage parlor prostitution in Louisville, KY. Indicted charges were Class B felonies (10-20 years in the penitentiary); attorney Mascagni was lead counsel and all charges were either dismissed or amended to low level misdemeanors with no defendant serving either jail nor a penitentiary sentence. To see the broadcast, click this link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXHywOsreH4, Geraldo at Large

Educational Background: 1963-1967-St. Joseph High School, Greenville, MS;1967-1972-Christian Brothers College, Memphis, TN;1974-1976-University of Louisville School of Law, Louisville, KY