NEIL HALLINAN, a third-generation trial attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area, is the founder and lead attorney at the Hallinan Law Firm, with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Hallinan spent a decade as a public defender, most notably in Oakland, CA where he secured complete victories on a range of cases from murder and 3-strikes prosecutions to low level misdemeanors, including hundreds of DUI cases, more than fifteen of which he tried to verdict.
In his career, Mr. Hallinan has tried more than forty-five trials to verdict and conducted the defense in hundreds of preliminary hearings, in several different counties in Northern California. Since the establishment of the Hallinan Law Firm, Mr. Hallinan has taken on cases in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, and Santa Cruz Counties, and has represented witnesses in federal and state court prosecutions.
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Law Chambers Building, 345 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
1432 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Oakland, CA, 94612
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Posted by Shawna | February 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Lawyer
Neil hands down is the BEST. I was very skeptical of lawyers and being it was my first criminal case I was scared of what the outcome would be. Neil tells you like it is and doesnt leave room for confusion. He is thorough and honest. He knows what he is doing and can be trusted. I have referred Neil ...
Posted by Drew | September 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Money well Spent
I was charged for unlawful possession of a firearm in San Francisco Ca. Mr. Hallinan was always willing to take my case to trial if that would have gotten us a better result, but he new it would likely result in a conviction. So Mr. Hallinan spent a lot of time with me, listening to me about probatio...
Posted by Liz | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Capable, Caring Attorney
Neil represented us in our pursuit of a restraining order. He was very crafty, strategic, and thorough in his representation of our case. As the hearing date approached, we were anxious. Neil put aside the necessary time to make sure he and we were well-prepared. In the hearing, he had a firm gras...
Posted by Lydia | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing Service
I have recommended Neil to two separate people I care about, each of whom was for attempted murder in separate cases. He was aggressive and really fought for them. He was very prepared at their preliminary hearings, which really devastated the DA’s case each time. So any time I know someone who ne...
Posted by Tyler | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best representation anyone could ask for
I was arrested during a work run based on false accusations from a man who had some road rage against me. I decided to hire Neil Hallinan to represent me. When he took control of my case, I never had to go to court, he hired an investigator to interview all of the witnesses, and he got the case dism...
"Neil Hallinan will take on the toughest of criminal cases and deliver outstanding results. I consider myself privileged to have worked as co-counsel with him and seen him in action before judges and jurors. Neil is eloquent. He is charming. He has nerves of steel. He will find a way to win if anyone can."
"Neil is an exceptional criminal defense attorney with a track record of winning cases in trial. He is tireless in his defense of people accused or under investigation by law enforcement. I have personally observed his process of working up and investigating criminal cases and can say with certainty that his client's are well represented. I highly recommend Neil to anyone seeking representation in bay area criminal courts."
"I am privileged to have known Neil Hallinan since his boyhood, as well as his grandfather Vincent Hallinan and his father Patrick Hallinan, both of whom stood on the pinnacle of criminal defense in California's state and federal courts. Now as the third generation of stalwart courtroom warriors, Neil Hallinan shares their DNA and their acumen in the field of criminal defense, and he does so in the same building at the same desk where they worked their mastery in this challenging arena. He embodies the same qualities that his grandfather and father deployed so successfully on behalf of their clients: superior intellect, engaging personality, tremendous work ethic, honesty and realism, and a never flagging quest for justice. When a client retains Neil Hallinan he or she will ally not only with a superlative lawyer but also with a lawyer whose roots in criminal justice trace back for over a century."
"Neil Hallinan is an incredible defense attorney, an expert in trials, and sophisticated in obtaining the best plea deals possible. I often refer him cases, and when I do, I know that the client will be well taken care of. I whole heartedly endorse Neil Hallinan. If you need a defense attorney in a difficult case, look no further."
"Neil Hallinan is a highly skilled aggressive criminal defense trial attorney. He is passionate in his obligation to protect his clients."
"Neil is a great, local attorney because he cares about his clients as people/humans not as income, he has dozens and dozens of jury trials under his belt = vast experience, and he is passionate about justice. To me it's a no brainer: Neil is one of the best criminal defense lawyers I know and I've been working in criminal defense since 2004."
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2018 - Present
Attorney at Law, The Hallinan Law Firm
2011 - 2018
Attorney at Law, The Alameda County Public Defender's Office
2008 - 2011
Trial Attorney, The Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office
2007 - 2008
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Neil Hallinan
2011 - Present
Criminal Trial Lawyers Association of Northern CaliforniaMember
2013 - 2014
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard Member
Assault Discharged at Preliminary Hearing; Vandalism Charge Dismissed at Trial.
Both Cases Dismissed
Potential Life Sentence Avoided with a Misdemeanor Plea with no Jail Time
19-Year Sentence Avoided at Trial with Misdemeanor Plea, Release From Custody
Murder Charge Discharged, Client Freed.
Hung Jury, Mistrial Declared, Case later Dismissed
Acquitted of All Charges, Client Freed
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Criminal Protective Orders
English
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