William P. Hackett

William P. Hackett

3.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dearborn Heights, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Appeals, Civil Rights

26300 Ford Rd # 105, Dearborn Heights, MI

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

23 years | 1,200 cases

90%
General Practice 8%

23 years | 100 cases

8%
Appeals 1%

23 years | 12 cases

1%
Civil Rights 1%

23 years | 12 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 22 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2003

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

William P. Hackett, Attorney At Law

26300 Ford Rd # 105, Dearborn Heights, MI, 48127

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William P. Hackett's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

DO NOT HIRE FOR CRIMINAL CASE YOU'LL END UP IN PRISON

DO NOT HIRE!!! Paid this man almost $10,000 and he didn't fight for a single thing for me. After being tired of waiting and anxious to get it over with I ended up pleaing to a charge I didn't understand and the "deal" (it was not a deal) was an offer I could have gotten with a free court appointed la...wyer. Wasted alot of money and energy and still got sentenced to prison.

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Experienced Attorney

I would highly recommend the services of Mr. Hackett to anyone. I was placed in a position, where I needed an attorney and did not know where to even start to look for one. Through the help of family member we found Mr. Hackett. From the first minute we spoke he provided a clear path on how we were g...oing to proceed. I felt as really cared and I was not just another case He made himself available 24 hrs a day and would answer the phone anytime I called. Through his hard work and dedication all charges where dismissed prior to going to a trail. I could never thank him enough.

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William P. Hackett's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Weise

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hackett works had to ensure his clients get the best possible outcome in their case."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys In Michigan, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 10, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Principal, William P. Hackett, Attorney At Law

Associations

2003 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2003 - Present

National Trial Lawyers, Detroit Chapter

Member

2003 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2003 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1994

Detroit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Wayne State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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