Practice areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate
Licensed in Maryland since: 2003
Education: University of Baltimore School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2013 LoVetro Law, LLC
3426 Buckeystown PikePO Box 277
Buckeystown, MD 21717 Phone: 301-620-8585 Email: Cristine Evans LoVetro Visit website
Details 
Cristine Evans LoVetro graduated from Hood College in 1991 and the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2003. She worked in the mental health field, for the Legal Aid Bureau, as an associate attorney for a private firm, and as a Law Clerk for a Circuit Court Judge before forming her own thriving practice in 2007. Cristine's practice is concentrated on Elder Law, Guardianships, Estate Planning and Estate Administration. She is Past President of the Bar Association for Frederick County, the Chairperson for the Frederick County Adult Public Guardianship Review Board, and the Co-Chairperson of Hospice of Frederick County's Planned Gifts Committee. Cristine is a compassionate and conscientious attorney who assists clients as they face current life challenges and develop successful plans for the future.
First Admitted: 2003, Maryland
Professional Webpage: http://www.lovetrolawoffice.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Past President of the Bar Association of Frederick County, MD, 2022
- Mock Trial Judge for High School Competition , 2021
- Chairperson for Adult Public Guardian Review Board, beginning in 2020 to present date., 2022
- President of Bar Association for Frederick County, 2021
- President Elect of the Bar Association for Frederick County, 2020
- Treasurer for the Frederick County Bar Association, 2019
- Pro Bono Committee of Frederick County, Co-Chairperson, 2019
- Attorney Instructor Civics and Law Academy, 2013 & 2014
- Secretary for the Bar Association of Frederick County, 2018
- Frederick County Law Day Coordinator for Elder Law Section of MSBA, 2012-2016
- Assistant Secretary for the Bar Association of Frederick County, 2017
- Assistant Treasurer for the Bar Association of Frederick County, 2016
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court, 2014
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro Bono Night - The Frederick Center - 2024, 2025, 2025
- Member of the Labor Relations Panel. The Labor Relations Panel hears evidence and makes written findings concerning grievances filed by the City of Frederick police officers pursuant to the agreement between The Fraternal Order of Police, Francis Scott Key Lodge #91 and The City of Frederick. , 2025
- Pro Bono Night at Frederick Community College 2023, 2024, 2025, 2025
- Pro Bono Event - Sponsored by the Register of Wills for Frederick County and the Frederick Community College Paralegal Studies Program., 2024
- Gleaning at First Fruits Farm - picking vegetables for homeless shelter, 2020
- Salvation Army Fishing Trip, 2013, 2014, and 2015
- Legal Aid Bureau Pro Bono Clinic Participant, 2013 - 2019
- Law Day (Advance Directives) volunteer 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2025, 2025
Educational Background
- Graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, 2003
- Graduated from Hood College with a BA in Law & Society and a minor in Gerontology, 1991
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Spoke with members of this Community about Estate Planning issues., Presenter, Estate Planning Update, Crestwood Village Community, 2024
- I was a panelist at the 2025 SECAC Special Education Resource Fair at Rock Creek School in Frederick County, Maryland. My presentation focused on Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, Surrogate Decision-Making, and Estate Planning. , Presenter/Panelist, Special Education Resource Fair - Planning for the Financial Future, People With Special Needs And Those Who Engage In Life Planning On Their Behalf, 2025
- Discussion about Estate Planning issues, Presenter, Presentation to St. Katharine Drexel congregation, Church Members, 2021
- Presentation to the Family & Juvenile Law Sections of the Maryland State Bar Association on issues involving Elder Law and Estate Planning., Presenter, Hot Tips in Family Law - Elder Law and Estate Planning, Maryland State Bar Association, 2020
- Served on a panel for discussion about end-of-life decision-making., Panel Member, Care & Compassion: Introduction to the Stockman Cancer Institute, Hood College Students/community Participants, 2019
- Presentation to participants about Estate Planning and End-of-Life decisions., Presenter, Take Control of Your End-of-Life Decisions, Hospice Of Frederick County, 2019
- Working with the Advance Care Planning Committee at Frederick Memorial Hospital, I led a discussion about end-of-life planning., Presenter, Ask the Expert: Managing Life's Transitions, Frederick Memorial Hospital, 2017
- I discussed estate planning matters with Hospice volunteers and staff, Presenter, Medical Advance Directives, Hospice Of Frederick County, 2016
- I spoke with a group of seniors about estate planning and probate matters , Presenter, Probate and Estate Planning, Frederick County Senior Center, 2016
- Presented on the topic of legal matters for terminally ill patients., MOLST and Advance Directives, Maryland Nurses Association, District 8, 2016
- Presented at the Life Planning Fair for the Hood College faculty and staff, Final Decision-Making, 2015
- Presentation for Hospice of Frederick County, Medical Advance Directives, 2015
- Presentation about estate planning matters., Estate Planning for Senior Citizens, Thurmont Senior Center, 2015
- Presentation about estate planning issues., Estate Planning, Buckingham's Choice, 2015
- Presented on estate planning issues in LGBTQ relationships., Estate Planning for LGBTQ individuals, The Frederick Center, 2014
Honors
- Maryland Pro Bono Service Law Firm Pro Bono Award, Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center, 2023
- I am one of twenty-five attorneys in the state of Maryland selected for placement on the Estate & Trust Law Power List. As stated in the article: "The women and men you’ll meet on this list are among the most influential and respected practitioners in the estate & trust law sector in Maryland. This list was chosen by our editorial leadership team. We reached out to readers and others in the legal community for input and perspective. dailyrecord.com/2025/03/28/introducing-the-daily-records-2025-estate-trust-law-power-list/, Daily Record's 2025 Estate & Trust Law Power List, The Daily Record, 2025
- I was a featured attorney in the state Bar Journal with a focus on compassionate lawyering through estate planning and administration. As explained more fully in the article, I approach my work with a profound sense of gratitude for the opportunity to serve people who are engaging in end-of-life planning. I feel incredibly fortunate to be an attorney who possesses knowledge and skills from which other people benefit. The article is on pages 50-51: https://issuu.com/docs/e699c25448c9c914e576975dfb939fcb?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ, MSBA Member Focus in Bar Journal, Maryland Bar Journal - Fall 2024 Edition, 2024
- I received this award from the Bar Association of Frederick County for participating in and organizing pro bono activities. , Gordon Cooley Award for Pro Bono Service, Bar Association of Frederick County, 2015
Industry Groups
- Elder Law Section Of The MSBA
- Frederick County Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
- Frederick County Pro Bono Committee
- Planned Giving Committee For Hospice Of Frederick County
- President of the Bar Association for Frederick County (2021)
Office location for Cristine Evans LoVetro
3426 Buckeystown Pike
PO Box 277
Buckeystown, MD 21717
Selections
11 Years Super Lawyers
1 Year Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2013