Aaron Michael Hopkins

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Aaron Michael Hopkins

4.3
60 reviews
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Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Frankfort, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +5 more

402 East Main Street, West Frankfort, IL

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About Aaron

Biography

Representation you can count on. Rated 10 Best Attorney For Client Satisfaction.

Representation you can count on. Rated 10 Best Attorney For Client Satisfaction.

Representation you can count on. Rated 10 Best Attorney For Client Satisfaction.

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

26 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Family 15%

20 years

15%
Child Custody 10%

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Child Support 5%

5%
Guardianship 5%

5%
Personal Injury 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 25 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Aaron Michael Hopkins

402 East Main Street, West Frankfort, IL, 62896-2604

aaronhopkinslaw.com/

Aaron Michael Hopkins's Reviews

Showing 11 - 12 of 12 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Shawna | October 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Aggressive in Child Custody Matters

Aaron was successful in winning my family law case both times I retained him. He knows the law and is prepared, professional and articulate in the courtroom. He is able to find the legal weaknesses in the opposing party's case and exploit that weakness in order to uphold the law. I wouldn't hesita...te to hire him again.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Don't Waste Your Time

Horrible attorney, a terrible waste of time and money. Refuses to call back when trying to get updates from him. I usually had to just show up unannounced at his office in order to get any information from him at all. Talks a good talk but doesn't come through on his promises.Very good at working at ...a snail's pace to rack up more charges and fees for himself. Might be better at high priced cases that make him bundles of cash, but for simpler reasons for needing at attorney, do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.

Aaron Hopkins

Replied last May 21, 2021

It's taken me some time to respond to this review. Mostly because I didn't know exactly what to say. Although this was posted by an "Anonymous" former client, I believe I know who left this review. I have the utmost sympathy for this particular former client. Her situation was a very difficult one, but sadly not unique. She was married to someone who she thought had a lot of resources, and it turned out that they did not. It can be extremely traumatizing and disappointing to find out someone you've been married to for so long was living a lie. As her lawyer I did the best I could for her. Contrary to what she indicates, I always returned her phone calls and even spoke to her after hours on numerous occasions, often late into the night. It is true that she did show up to my office unannounced. This happened quite often. But mostly because she needed reassurance that things were going to be okay. Clearly she walked away from our relationship feeling like I did her wrong. For that I am truly sorry. If given the opportunity I would love to speak with her again to see how she is doing and see if there's anything I can do for her.

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Aaron Michael Hopkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Levanti

Unknown lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffery Alford

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Aaron for over seventeen years. He is one of the nicest guys you will meet, but a touch litigator in the courtroom. If you've been arrested in Southern Illinois, he is the guy you want on your side."

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Jeffery Alford

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

Accredited, Better Business Bureau

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Associations

1997 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Franklin County Bar Association

President

Education

2000

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Knox College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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