Brian Gordon Hiatt

Brian Gordon Hiatt

3.7
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 27 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Bourbonnais, IL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +3 more

18 Briarcliff Prof Ctr, Bourbonnais, IL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007
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About Brian

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 33%

Chapter 7 and 13 debtor representation. Also available for creditor work.

27 years

33%
Criminal Defense 20%

More than 15 years of experience in federal and state criminal defense, in charges ranging from murder to drug trafficking to misdemeanor nuisance cases.

27 years

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

27 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007

Location

Brian G. Hiatt - Attorney At Law

18 Briarcliff Prof Ctr, Bourbonnais, IL, 60914-1775

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Brian Gordon Hiatt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Not trustworthy

not show up for court on time or at all, I'd suggest anyone but him,given him a retainer, that apparently was used elsewhere, he's was reprimanded by the court, lost a home and marriage because of him.

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Completely failed me

completely failed me. dragged my case out for years and didn't accomplish anything I was asking. I was never a priority to him and he could care less about my case or my family. I fully believe that if I would've hired another attorney That my entire case would've Gone differently. It's actually very... sad the Disregard brian hiatt has for his clients livelihoods.

Posted by Britt | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding

One night in January 2009 while taking care of a terminally ill patient at a local hospital, in walked a man in a business suit into my patients room. He introduced himself, as her brother Brian. This patient was very special to me. After he spent some time in the room, as he was leaving he handed me... a business card, and said, " If you ever need anything, contact me". I put his card in my pocket, and later in a leather binder where i kept random business cards and contact info for several people. In May 2015 I made the decision to relocate to another state. While going through my belongings and packing i found my then torn and tattered leather binder. I picked the binder up and out fell Brian's business card. Out of all the different things in the binder his business card was the only thing that fell out. I picked it up and viewed it, put it inside my purse and went on about my day, I later realized this was not a coincidence. After moving out of state in 2015 I found myself in a world wind of legal problems, I was arrested and charged with three felonies that would No Doubt cause me to lose my professional license, and ruin my career. Even though I was 1200 miles away, Brian was a phone call away. Brian immediately contacted the Attorney General who was prosecuting me from Chicago. He negotiated a day for me to travel back to Illinois and turn myself in, and appear in front of the judge the same day. The Attorney General was adamant about me having to stay in Illinois during the court proceedings, and Brian negotiated with her and the judge to make it possible for me to return to my residence in North Carolina, as long as I agreed to attend every court date. With my charges came a potential lengthy prison sentence, but after two and a half years of tedious negotiations, my lawyer Brian was able to convince the Attorney General to lessen my charges, and for the first time ever in the history of Kankakee County judicial system I was granted Second Chance probation (deferred conviction). So I guess you could say that we made history in K3 county. Instead of a lengthy prison sentence, I have my freedom because of Brian Hiatt. With second-chance probation, Not only was I able to retain my freedom, but with successful completion of two years probation I have the potential to seal and expunged this case and retain my professional license. I wouldn't recommend Brian Hiatt to anyone who needs an attorney. Ryan is not only educated when it comes to law, but he is diligent, compassionate and never made me feel like a criminal or less of a person due to the charges I was facing. Brian Hiatt is my hero! Thank you Brian!

Posted by Peggy | March 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Great Lawyer

Brian handled our case with much professionalism even when faced with some unprofessional behavior from the other attorney involved. He always remained calm and knew the merits of our case and how to present them. He took the time to answer fully any questions we had and did so in a timely manner. We... were very satisfied with the service provided and would recommend him to others.

Posted by James D. Jones | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Above and Beyond FANTASTIC Attorney at Law!!!

Brian Hiatt has been nothing but absolutely essential to me and all my legal needs but also to all those I send his way that needs a lawyer that actually cares and fights for you! Brian makes me feel more than just a number but rather a concerned friend that has my best interest in mind. I trust hi...m. He has stopped vultures that come out of the woodwork after a family death to stop them cold in their tracks, he was absolutely essential helping me with an estate and continues to help those I direct to him for their legal needs. Brian not only knows the law but exceeds in it! Thank You for looking out after my interests and taking excellent care of my friends as well... TOP NOTCH & MY GO TO ATTORNEY!

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Brian Gordon Hiatt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Cisneros

Family lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is an extremely knowledgeable, experienced, smart and relatable attorney. If i have a question on the law or it's application I ask Brian and he always knows his stuff!"

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Jeremy Wang

Family lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Attorney Brian Hiatt on several family law matters over the past decade. His practice spans across the entire northeast part of Illinois. Mr. Brian Hiatt is an effective communicator and he goes out of his way at great lengths above and beyond for his clients at great distances. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Patrick O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a very professional and knowledgeable lawyer. I have litigated many cases in which he has appeared as opposing counsel. He fights for his clients to ensure the best possible outcome."

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Jeffrey Godin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer many cases to Brian when I am unable to handle them within my office for various reasons. Brian always handles the referral cases with skill and expertise."

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Kimberley Donald

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.

Further suspension stayed issued in IL, 2007

updated on 08/29/2013

Further suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements. Typically the requirements are included in a probation term the lawyer has been given at the same time.

Suspension issued in IL, 2007

updated on 10/12/2011

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney, Brian Hiatt, Attorney at Law

1998 - 2000

Associate, Bruggeman, Hurst & Associates

Associations

2009 - Present

Will County Bar Association

2008 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2001 - Present

Kankakee County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Dumiak and Deasy vs. Somerville et al., DuPage County, IL, 2013 IL App (2d) 130336, 996 N.E.2d 176, 374 Ill.Dec. 729

Petition dismissed; affirmed on appeal.

People vs. Cantu, 2012 IL App (3d) 110102-U, 2012 WL 7005809

Reversed by appellate court; charges dismissed.

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Education

1998

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Illinois Wesleyan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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