Michael Brainard Hines

We were so extremely lucky to have found Michael and his team. Their law firm was the top search results for Bradford County criminal cases, as we had no idea where to even start when we found ourselves in need of a criminal defense lawyer. From the very first phone call, Michael's team showed genuin...e empathy for our situation and immediately made us feel we made the right decision calling them. Michael went above and beyond to answer all of our questions, and I mean ALL. Never once did Michael or his team make us feel we were asking too many questions or bothering he and his team in any way. Being in a situation requiring a criminal attorney can be uncomfortable and scary, and Michael's team provided customer service beyond what we ever could have imagined. And most importantly, the great customer service continued once we paid the retainer AND even after the case had closed. Michael followed up with us directly even we he didn't need to! Beyond making the process feel so much less stressful, Michael Hines and his team delivered positive results for us within a matter of days. We honestly didn't have any idea what to expect, and Michael seemed to work magic for us. We greatly appreciated that Michael and his team never overpromised. They were very thorough in explaining all possible outcomes. We felt prepared for every scenario. And when the time came, Michael delivered a better outcome than we ever anticipated. Michael Hines helped our family out of a seemingly impossible situation which was recurring in cycles due to "the system" in which we know so many other families in Florida find themselves. We also felt the fee involved for the service was reasonable, and we would've paid so much more had we known how quickly Michael would have our situation 100% resolved. We are forever grateful for the service provided by Michael Hines and his team. And to his lovely staff, they were an absolute breath of fresh air in the start of a otherwise very bad day. Thank you!

I had two cases that had been lingering over my head for a few years and finally decided I needed to take care of them. I ended up contacting Attorney Michael Hines where he quoted me for a reasonable price and a great plan of action. I was charged with two DUI's and Resisting Arrest without Violence.... Within 5 months all cases were dismissed. I am beyond pleased with the work Mr. Hines has done, I would recommend him to anyone who is in the same need as I once was. Thank You Michael Hines!

I initially chose Micheal because, honestly, his services were the cheapest of all the lawyers I had contacted. Also he was one of the few who actually answered promptly. I was so lucky though, because Michael was also incredibly helpful. He asked for a lot of information from me and carefully consid...ered the best options we could seek. I was arrested for a felony assault on an officer as well as resisting arrest. Michael was very responsive to all of my questions via email and phone, and he even helped me find outside help for some of the problems I was having. He was eventually able to work with the prosecutor to get my case dismissed after I finished a pre-trial intervention (community service). Michael was incredibly professional about the whole thing, and I am very grateful for his services.

IV BEEN IN ALOT OF TROUBLE BEFORE IV MET MICHAEL HINES, BUT OUT OF ALL MY ATTORNEYS HE'S THE ONLY ONE THAT REMEMBER HIS NAME...., I WAS CHARGED WITH SOME CRAZY CRIMES THAT WERE ON THEIR WAY TO BECOMING FEDERAL, BEFORE I CONTACTED MR HINES I CALLED AROUND AND THE LAST ATTORNEY I CALLED WAS A BIG TIME ...ASKING ME $10,000 JUST TO START ON MY CASE, I TOLD HIM I DID NOT HAVE THAT TYPE OF MONEY, HE SAID IF FINE BUT IM GOING TO RECOMMEND YOU TO A LAWYER, HE'S YOUNG BUT DONT WORRY (HE RUNS GAINESVILLE), I TOOK THE CHANCE, AT THE TIME I HAD A PREVIOUS ATTORNEY THE BEST SHE COULD DO FOR ME WAS 3YRS PRISON TIME 3YRS SUPERVISED PROBATION AND 3YRS STATE PROBATION SMFH.... I HIRED MR.HINES IN A WEEK HE CALLED ME BACK AND SAID THE DEAL I HAVE FOR YOU IS 3YRA PROBATION BUT YOU CAN BE OFF IN A YEAR AND A HALF WITH GOOD BEHAVIOR... I COULD NOT BELIVE WHAT I WAS HEARING, I IMMEDIATELY FIRED MY PREVIOUS ATTORNEY (Jaya Balani)...AND GUESS WHAT IM ABOUT 1 MONTH AWAY FROM FINISHING MY PROBATION....THANK YOU MR.HINES

Getting arrested is terrifying. I had never gotten into any legal trouble previously, so I asked a lot of questions. Mr. Hines was understanding, helpful, and extremely informative. He took the time to explain to me, step by step, what legal terms meant, what their implications were, and what all t...he possibilities of my situation were. He also took a great deal of time to listen to me tell the whole story and listen to my concerns. He was fantastic with communication. Every time I called, he either answered or called back within minutes. Every email was responded to almost immediately with thoughtful answers. He was always available when I dropped by the office, and became someone who I was glad I had on my team. I also appreciated that he wasn't overconfident and overly optimistic; he was realistic. Under a bizarre set of circumstances, I was facing felony charges, and he explained that we could probably knock those down to a misdemeanor, but that it was extremely possible to be convicted of the misdemeanor, based on my case, evidence, and what had been told to law enforcement. It was nice to know what I was up against. Mr. Hines went above and beyond, getting to know me as a person, advising me to do things voluntarily like seek counseling, to show that I personally was taking an initiative to better myself, and even wrote a letter to a prospective employer explaining the situation while the case was still pending. He also gave constructive advice, explaining what I did wrong in speaking with the police. The charges ended up being dropped, thanks to Mr. Hines, and he proceeded to handle my expungement at no extra charge. Working with him was a breeze, and made a stressful situation much, much easier.