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Posted by Don | May 03, 2013

Will Hanlon the "Miracle worker"!

The name of "Miracle Worker" was derived from the judge quoting "that a miracle is a great thing that probably would not be able to be achieved again" in the case that if my son were to violate probation a second time he would be saved from a minimum 5 year prison sentence! The story is that Mr. Will... Hanlon was able to save my 21 year old son from being convicted of 11 felonies (yes, ELEVEN)! Not only were they withheld, they were to be sealed onto his juvenile record enabling him a future without an exposed record of being charged with these felonies. Once my son violated probation with another irrational and idiotic decision (an additional non-related felony charge), Will was able to negotiate the felony to a misdemeanor charge with reinstatement of probation along with withhold of felony convictions once more. Again, even the judge called it a miracle!! During my communication with Will over the last 2 years, I have been thoroughly impressed with not only response time, but the extreme practicality of how information was transferred. In other words, he was professional, elaborate, and very articulate. He also displayed unwavering confidence in his knowledge when we spoke of procedure and law relevant to my son's case. If Will was unavailable or in court, there were times when his assistant, Kathy, was quick to answer any questions we had with a very personal touch (very understanding of the emotional trauma involved)! I am a Tampa native and have had a professional practice of my own for well over a decade and when I say that my experience was satisfactory, I mean that he gets the job done and is able to be personable along the way. He was referred to us by friends with well known presence in the Tampa bay area and I would count on Will for any task that he tells you he can handle. He wouldn't tell you he could otherwise.

Posted by Brendyn | May 03, 2013

Saved My Ass!

Will Hanlon is a well known and respected lawyer. He has kept me out of prison two times now. My bond was $65,000 and by some work of god, he got me released on my own recognizance and placed on probation. Once I was on probation I violated with a new charge. Again, Will saved the day and kept me out... of prison once more by working his magic and getting my placed BACK on probation. I would bet the bank on Mr. Hanlon and will always look to him for my legal issues!!

Posted by Sebastian | May 02, 2013

Hanlon is a Tiger! Facing possible 15 yrs prison w/ three charges including a serious felony. Each one dismissed!

I was facing 15 years in prison in a blink of an eye. An irrational mistake spun out-of-control cost me my career, relationships, and my freedom. I had no previous charges, so jail was traumatizing as I encountered subhuman treatment. Bugs were crawling everywhere in my cell, guards bantered I would ...not be granted bail based on my charges, claiming they were out of toilet paper and blankets; it was surreal. Within the first 24 hours I was contemplating suicide; I could not endure the thought of my elderly mom passsing while I was in prison. Upon bail, I needed to find representation quickly. I insisted on hiring the first attorney I talked to, because the web was saturated with options. I promtly changed my mind as attorneys began calling me back. They sounded unsure, monotone, unapethetic, slightly lethargic, and a couple didn't even want to hear the details of my situation. They reminded me of old dogs sitting on a porch. I began remembering horror stories from friends who described their previous attorneys as "just not giving a damn." When I called Mr. Hanlon, he actually answered the phone personally. He sounded alive and confident, and he wanted to know the details of my case. If I didn't know any better, he was already assembling a strategy in his head to save my behind. I thought to myself, "This guy is a tiger." However, he was also empathetic; he had a humane character. I immediately felt assured and comfortable speaking with him; disclosing to him that I was scared and nearing an emotional breakdown. He gave me examples of previous cases similar to mine that he had represented where he was able to attain dismissal of all charges. He even began working on my case before I rendered payment for his services. I felt confident of my decision to hire Mr. Hanlon through the whole process. He took care of everything and communicated with me personally through every step. He is knowledgeable, experienced, organized, and professional. It was comparable to a house lifted from my shoulders when he called me with the good news. My confidence in him allowed me to rest assured while he worked on my case, which enabled me to focus on a new career and regain my life. I am forever grateful to him. If you need aggressive, experienced, and professional representation - don't hire an old dog - hire a tiger. William Hanlon saved my life...period. - Sebastian K.

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2013

DUI reduced to reckless with withhold adjudication

Mr Hanlon helped me make a mistake less painful. After being arrested with a DUI, I went to him the next day for a consultation. He explained to me my situation and my future options; I hired him and was glad I did. He fought for me and got me the best possible outcome, reckless driving with withhold... adjudication and no community service. I will always be thankful to him and recommend him to people I know.

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2013

DUI case lowered from a Felony to a Misdemeanor Reckless Driving

Will helped me dramatically with my DUI case. I originally started out with a Felony DUI where I was facing jail time and a ten year loss of drivers license. As a newly graduated college student, I was very scared about getting a felony and never being able to get the career level job I need. Continu...ing graduate school onward to finish a doctorate degree was in jeopardy. I needed someone that was confident and understood the importance of this case, and it being imperative that he either get the charges dropped or at the least get them lowered. Will did what he said he was going to do for me which was get my charges lowered to a reckless driving and continue on with my life, school, and career. That was the biggest thing in hiring Will was he was going to do what he said he was going to do for me and my family. Will definitely succeeded in this case and I would hire him again for any legal matter I needed handled, he is worth every penny I paid. The case outcome was a big relief to myself, family, and friends when he helped me get the result I needed. I recommend Will's knowledge, business manor, value, and years of experience to anyone needing legal representation.

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