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Posted by Nicole | July 21, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Honest Attorney! Highly recommend for traffic tickets.

Jon was an excellent attorney. He handled a traffic ticket for me and was able to get it dismissed. He was upfront about all the possible outcomes and provided excellent results. I would definitely recommend Jon to anyone that wants an attorney that will be honest and straightforward with them. I wil...l definitely use Jon again if I ever have another legal issue.

Posted by Evelyn | June 02, 2014

Great Attorney

I would highly, without reservation, recommend this attorney for anyone seeking either first time legal assistance or otherwise. He was available around the clock to answer questions that I might have had. He is personable, caring and understanding. He is also extremely knowledgeable. I felt extr...emely comfortable with him taking care of my case.

Posted by T. L | June 28, 2013

I will continue to hire Jonathan Hackworth because he looks out for your best interest and who you can trust!

I must say Jonathan Hackworth is by far one of the most useful lawyers I have come across! He pays attention and cares about his work representing his clients and tries to resolve issues in the most effective way! He won’t stop till he gets it right! If you need legal competent representation, I reco...mmend Jonathon Hackworth to do it right the first time! Thank you Jon for your legal services!

Posted by Natalie | April 23, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Best Attorney Advocate for Divorce

Jon was a great attorney that was fighting for me since the first call I made to him. He made the divorce process as smooth as possible. Jon always informed me about my case in a timely manner and was always upfront on what to expect. Whenever I had a question or concern, Jon was quick to answer or r...eturn my phone call. He is very respectful and treats his clients and other colleagues with respect. I would highly recommend Jon as an attorney because he is very personable and thorough in the work that he does.

Posted by Manuel | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Unauthorized Representation, Breach of Confidentiality, and Ethical Misconduct

My experience with Jonathan Hackworth was unethical and damaging. After the court appointed him as my attorney, I immediately emailed him rejecting his representation and explicitly instructed him not to act on my behalf. Despite this, he filed a Notice of Appearance and a General Denial to all curre...nt and future allegations without my consent, against my clear instructions. His unauthorized filing seriously compromised my case. I had to send multiple emails, make several phone calls, and submit an ADA accommodation request just to get him to withdraw—something he initially resisted. Even after his formal withdrawal, Hackworth continued to receive eight unauthorized court orders, including confidential health information, and took no action to stop these breaches, despite being directly notified. He never consulted me, never obtained my consent, and disregarded my rights. The misconduct he tried to deny on my behalf is still actively being pursued and has already resulted in the disqualification of a judge and a magistrate. I strongly caution anyone considering his services. In my opinion, Hackworth’s conduct showed a serious lack of professionalism, disregard for client autonomy, and failure to protect confidential information. His behavior will continue to be fully documented and reported. Proceed with caution, especially if you are in dependency court. He interests lies with the court who appoints him, not that of the client or the child.

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