$ 300-450 per hour
About Maggie
Biography
Maggie Jo Hilliard is a Florida and Kentucky attorney practicing in transactional, litigation and appellate capacities for individual and business clients.
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Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
20 years | 1,000 cases
Business
15%
18 years | 5 cases
Appeals
10%
20 years | 3 cases
Wills and Living Wills
8%
20 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Kentucky for 9 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Maggie Jo Hilliard
Kemp, Ruge & Green, 11567 Trinity Blvd, Trinity, FL, 34655
Law Office of Maggie Jo Hilliard
PO Box 8001, Louisville, KY, 40257
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Maggie Jo Hilliard Esq.'s Reviews
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Posted by Aaron | May 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Amazing Lawyer
I came to her wanting to start up a small solo business, but I had no idea what specifics I needed or wanted. She took her time, explained everything, and walked me through my various options. Then she created a business contract like I wanted. It was perfect and really gives me a lot of peace of min...
Posted by Mia | November 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Family Law & Criminal Law
Maggie is an extremely thorough, organized, detailed, educated, and professional attorney. She is always prompt and answered any questions I had in a timely manner. I was able to get everything handled at a great rate and won my case. I would recommend her to any friends and family. She is well verse...
Posted by David | November 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Personable, knowledgeable advisor for business Contract Review
I hired Maggie Jo to review a contract for me to use for my customers in Florida. Maggie Jo was very responsive, highly available, and I could sense her passion for both legal and business startup work. She was priced fairly and I feel the quality of her work and followup were excellent. The revie...
Posted by Emily | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Wills
Ms Hilliard could not have been more helpful in this process. She handled herself with professionalism and was quite educated about guardianship. When you have children, you need someone that understands that the will has to account for their future needs. Will use Ms. Hilliard again.
Posted by Alyssa | November 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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EXCELLENT and extremely knowledgeable
Maggie helped me with a family court matter and was excellent. She was very professional throughout the matter and genuinely wanted to help me! She is also an amazing writer. I would highly recommend her.
Maggie Jo Hilliard Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I have been in practice for 21 years. The most successful lawyers are those who can walk into a room with confidence and superior preparation. Maggie Jo has both, hands down. She is a fine lawyer and takes excellent care of her people."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Maggie Jo Hilliard is lawyer that thinks outside of the box. She is extremely creative and does whatever she can to get results for her clients. She has compassion for others, while being forceful when she needs to be."
"I have known Ms. Hilliard since law school. She is an excellent attorney with an extensive knowledge of family law and criminal defense. She always takes an innovative approach which serves her clients well. She also takes the time to communicate those innovative ideas to other attorneys to work forward to a solution. A lawyer that other lawyers call for advice and counsel, I strongly recommend her."
"I have known Ms. Hilliard for several years in a professional capacity. I have seen her in court as well as out of court and at all times she has displayed her passion for zealous representation of her clients while conducting herself with the utmost professionalism. Ms. Hilliard has taken up the representation of sometimes unpopular clients but has done so with the desire to make sure that everyone receives the due process under the law that our State and Federal Constitutions require. Any potential client can be confident and have firm faith in the level of representation that Ms. Hilliard would provide."
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"i have known Attorney Hilliard for several years. She is very dedicated and passionate about the representation that she gives her clients. When asked about attorney referrals in the Jacksonville area, her name is one of very few that I will mention."
"I have known Maggie Jo since we were in law school together. She is a very hard worker and will fight to the end for her clients. She stays current on the law so she can make the best arguments possible in her clients' matters. I would never hesitate to refer a case to Maggie Jo."
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"Maggie Jo is an incredibly dedicated attorney with a plethora of criminal law experience. I have had the opportunity to witness her interacting with her clients, and insodoing she does an excellent job communicating the ins and outs of the legal system whilst advising and counseling her clients based on their particular situation. I strongly endorse her work in this field."
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Experience
Honors
2009
First Place - Art/Painting at ArtUnleashed, First Coast No More Homeless Pets (voted by gallery representatives from J.Johnson, Steller & Cummer Museum)
2005
Student Recognition Award, Students at Florida Coastal School of Law via Election
2004
Dean's List, Florida Coastal School of Law
2003
2003 Most Outstanding Student, Advertising Department Faculty Western Kentucky University
2003
2003 National Advertising Student Competition 2nd Place, AdFed
2002
Nashville S.T.A.R. Design Competition Silver Award, AdFed
2002
Memphis Pushpin Restaurant Design Competition Honorable Mention, AdFed
2002
Essay Competition - 1st Place Scholarship Winner, AdFed
Work Experience
2008 - Present
OWNER, LAW OFFICE OF MAGGIE JO HILLIARD
2013 - 2014
Appellate Counsel, 10th Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office
2007 - 2008
Partner, Law Office of McCabe & Farooq, P.A.
2007 - 2007
Associate Attorney, J. Scott Nooney & Associates
2006 - 2009
Assistant State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office
2005 - 2005
Certified Legal Intern, Fourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office
2005 - 2005
Clerk, Law Office of Rodney McIntyre
2004 - 2005
Clerk, Camerlengo & Brockwell
Associations
2020 - Present
Kentucky Justice AssociationAttorney Member
2020 - Present
Louisville Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
High Heels & HeartsFounder/President
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
2006 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
2009 - 2012
Jacksonville Urban LeagueBoard of Directors
2009 - 2012
Animal Law Committee (Fla. Bar)Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Stand Your Ground Appeal
Win
Education
2005
Florida Coastal School of Law
Juris Doctor
2003
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Beaches Habijax (Habitat for Humanity)
Entreprenuership For Kids
Publications
2019
2010
Fla Law Weekly
Opinion - Stand Your Ground
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers