Hiatt Law Office

REVISED POST: Brian Hiatt handled a case for me in 2016; but one thing from it continued to linger. I informed him of the issue I continued to have but after consulting with another lawyer, it led me to assume that Mr. Hiatt did not complete his obligation with my case. Mr. Hiatt did re enter the case into court to see what more could be done and what the judge said is what Mr. Hiatt informed me of prior to the hearing. Therefore, I am acknowledging his efforts because I did give Mr. Hiatt a one star review in my original post after consulting with another lawyer who in turns was wrong.

Fantastic criminal attorney!!

One night in January 2009 while taking care of a terminally ill patient at a local hospital, in walked a man in a business suit into my patients room. He introduced himself, as her brother Brian. This patient was very special to me. After he spent some time in the room, as he was leaving he handed me a business card, and said, " If you ever need anything, contact me". I put his card in my pocket, and later in a leather binder where i kept random business cards and contact info for several people. In May 2015 I made the decision to relocate to another state. While going through my belongings and packing i found my then torn and tattered leather binder. I picked the binder up and out fell Brian's business card. Out of all the different things in the binder his business card was the only thing that fell out. I picked it up and viewed it, put it inside my purse and went on about my day, I later realized this was not a coincidence. After moving out of state in 2015 I found myself in a world wind of legal problems, I was arrested and charged with three felonies that would No Doubt cause me to lose my professional license, and ruin my career. Even though I was 1200 miles away, Brian was a phone call away. Brian immediately contacted the Attorney General who was prosecuting me from Chicago. He negotiated a day for me to travel back to Illinois and turn myself in, and appear in front of the judge the same day. The Attorney General was adamant about me having to stay in Illinois during the court proceedings, and Brian negotiated with her and the judge to make it possible for me to return to my residence in North Carolina, as long as I agreed to attend every court date. With my charges came a potential lengthy prison sentence, but after two and a half years of tedious negotiations, my lawyer Brian was able to convince the Attorney General to lessen my charges, and for the first time ever in the history of Kankakee County judicial system I was granted Second Chance probation (deferred conviction). So I guess you could say that we made history in K3 county. Instead of a lengthy prison sentence, I have my freedom because of Brian Hiatt. With second-chance probation, Not only was I able to retain my freedom, but with successful completion of two years probation I have the potential to seal and expunged this case and retain my professional license. I wouldn't recommend Brian Hiatt to anyone who needs an attorney. Ryan is not only educated when it comes to law, but he is diligent, compassionate and never made me feel like a criminal or less of a person due to the charges I was facing. Brian Hiatt is my hero! Thank you Brian!

Brian hiatt is the best lawyer I have ever trusted. He will treat you like a human being and make sure you are represented to the fullest of his abilities. I owe him my life.

When you go to seek legal advice and the attorney backs into a corner. Nice person, but lacks strength, and the type of confidence one would need for representation.