As the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers put it when honoring Frank Mascagni III with its statewide award in 2005, he is recognized for his “complete knowledge of the law, keen sense of strategy, effective negotiating skills, thorough and exhaustive trial preparation, excellent trial skills, unique style and persuasive way with juries.” Mascagni has been described as “old school” in the best sense—“a fearless advocate for his clients who always places their interests first and never wavers in their defense no matter the odds.”