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Quenton Todd Hatter

3.2
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Amarillo, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile, Lawsuits & Disputes

821 SW 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX

About Quenton

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

All areas of criminal law, drugs, dwi, assault, burglary, sexual assault, murder, and even traffic tickets.

19 years | 500 cases

70%
Family 20%

Divorce, custody, modifications, child support, paternity, cps, and contempt proceedings.

18 years

20%
Juvenile Law 5%

Juvenile criminal cases of all types.

17 years

5%
Lawsuits and Disputes 5%

Breach of contract, and deceptive trade practices to name a few.

18 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oklahoma for 18 years

State: Oklahoma

Acquired: 2007

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Hatter Law Firm, PLLC

821 SW 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX, 79101-3205

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Quenton Todd Hatter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

WORST LAWYER IN TOWN

Worst lawyer in town. Very unorganized and doesn't care about his clients. He won't fight for you and just get you to plea deal no matter what. His office is very dirty too. Take your money elsewhere.

Posted by Reverend Brashears | May 7, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

The best attorney that has ever come to Amarillo Texas bar none.

I am a civil rights activist in Amarillo Texas. I have lived here over 40 years. I have seen a lot of injustice towards black, white, and brown, at the hands of Amarillo police department. All you have to do is read Captain Poole’s book, cops are people too. It only tells half the story and I know ...Todd Hatter personally and have watched his work in the court room. I have seen him cause innocent people to be declared not guilty who otherwise would have languished in prison, but for him. We on the streets call him, the mad hatter, because he fights like a mad man for what is right. We need more men like him. P.S. Captain pool used to be a captain at the Amarillo police Department. Who would know better than him?

Posted by Liz | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce and Custody

Mr.Hatter filed my divorce and managed my child custody hearing. All of the matters that we're important to me were also important to Mr.Hatter. He explained the law to me when my requests were unreasonable. He also explained to me the things that make some judges frown upon clients. The judge awarde...d me custody, and the lives of my kids have been peaceful and without incident. Thanks to my attorney for listening to my concerns regarding my kids and for advising me on specific protective measures that we're options to keeping my kids safe and for efficiently presenting the facts to the judge so that the protective measures could be inforced. Mr.Hatter is fair and honest. He helped us. We are so thankful.

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Poor Attortney

Mr. Hatter has been my fathers attorney appointed by the state of Texas but has failed to do an adequate job of listening or even acting like he cares. It is obvious he has already presumed my father guilty without a doubt. I would not recommend this attorney to anyone as I have called a couple time...s and he sounded very annoyed that I even called him. Use someone else!

Posted by Charles | May 4, 2015

Highly recommend

Mr. Hatter comes highly recommended because of his attention to detail and his commitment to his clients. Mr. Hatter has knowledge and experience in various fields. ie. past police officer, past prosecuting city attorney, as well as a very fine defense attorney. Mr. Hatter is not easily intimidated... by apposing counsel or adverse judges. What drew me to Mr. Hatter is the fact filed a petition with the court to have a Judge recuse himself for having communication with apposing party in a child custody dispute without his presence. Mr. Hatter was successful in his effort. In my case, Mr. Hatter was able to have the evidence suppressed that could have cost me 25 years in prison in a plea offer. He was able to prove that the traffic stop was illegal because of his diligence and knowledge of police and state trooper practices. My introduction to Mr. Hatter was through court appointed attorney. In looking back, that was the luckiest day of my life. I never thought a court appointed attorney would be so compassionate, knowledgeable, and effective. I would highly recommend Mr. Hatter, he saved my life.

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Adam Tisdell

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Todd Hatter is an amazing attorney. In the last two months he has gotten two 25 to life drug cases dismissed. He has countless victories with criminal defense and family law cases. I highly recommend Todd Hatter."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

1990

Intermediate Peace Officer's Certificate, TCLEOSE

1988

DIVEMASTER, PADI

1982

Defender Champ, Guiness World Record

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Attorney, Hatter Law Firm, PLLC

2008 - 2010

Assistant City Attorney, City of Amarillo

2007 - 2008

Felony Criminal Defense Attorney, Oklahoma County Public Defender's Office

1986 - 1988

Police Officer-SWAT, Borger Police Department

1984 - 1990

Police Officer, Certified Texas Police Officer

Associations

2010 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas

member

2007 - Present

Oklahoma Bar Association

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver

All evidence suppressed, case DISMISSED!

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

NOT GUILTY

Money Laundering

Dismissed

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

Not guilty on 4 counts, sentenced to 2 years on last count

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Education

2006

Oklahoma City University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1993

Texas Tech University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2002

Tall Tales Contest

Toastmasters Tall Tales

Publications

1994

North Plains Groundwater Conservation District Newsletter District Newsletter

Languages

English

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