Neil P Halttunen

Neil was referred to us by a trusted friend to help a loved one in a very unfortunate situation. From the start, Neil displayed outstanding professionalism and a deep understanding of the law. His ability to draft strong pleadings and his preparedness for every possible scenario gave us confidence th...roughout the process. In the courtroom, Neil was extraordinary—calm, strategic, and persuasive. His command of the facts and the law was impressive, and he handled every moment with precision. Thanks to Neil’s efforts, the judge ruled in our loved one’s favor. We are incredibly grateful and would hands down recommend Neil to anyone in need of skilled, dedicated legal representation.

I recently had the experience of being represented by Neil, an outstanding lawyer who navigated my DUI case with exceptional expertise and determination. As a college student at OSU, facing a DUI charge was incredibly daunting, especially with graduation around the corner. From the outset, my law...yer faced considerable challenges, including a judge who were resistant to our motions and withheld crucial records. Despite these obstacles, my attorney's deep knowledge of the law and strategic acumen shone through. My case, which involved a BAC of .07, stretched over two intense days in court. Throughout it all, my lawyer stood firm, skillfully challenging the opposition and defending my rights with unwavering commitment. His adept handling of my case helped uncover a pattern of questionable DUI charges by the same officer, including a shocking instance where a woman registered a BAC of 0.0 and tested clean, yet still faced charges. These revelations have since triggered lawsuits against the police and sheriff’s departments. What impressed me most was not just his legal prowess but also his readiness to stand up for justice, to the extent that he was prepared for the possibility of being detained for his robust defense. He even informed his colleagues to be ready to bail him out on the last day of the trial, a testament to his dedication and fearlessness. Thanks to his efforts, we won the case. I am immensely grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend him to anyone facing legal challenges. His ability to handle pressure and complexity, paired with his commitment to his clients, makes him a standout attorney.

I want to thank Neil Halttunen, attorney at law, for a job well done. About 2 years ago, some terrible and false accusations were brought against me. I retained him even though not being formally charged. Later a Secret Grand Jury, without physical evidence, indicted me on 8 felony counts. I was arre...sted and placed in jail. Neil was contacted and able to secure my release on a reduced bail. In May of 2023 I went to trial and was found innocent on all charges and cleared of all accusations. I highly recommend Neil. He is knowledgeable. He fought for and obtained all possible Discovery in my case. There were over 1000 pages of documents and numerous videos and reports. Neil reviewed all of this and developed a plan for defense. All documents were filed on time. He contacted experts to assist in the defense. Neil always kept us informed of the proceedings. When we were faced with decisions, he explained the choices and the risks. During the trial, he was completely prepared. After each day in court, he returned to his office and altered and improved his closing arguments. Because of that attention, when the testimonies ended early, he was prepared to close our case. His closing was a superior effort. I can truthfully say that if I had not used Neil, I would probably be in prison now. If I need a lawyer in the future, I will start with Neil first. I recommend you do also

I had 4 criminal charges. I hired Neil to represent me after having a negative experience with my first attorney. He worked on my case for 11 months. From the first call I made until my verdict, I knew I was in good hands. The experience that lead me to need Neil's legal expertise was the most distre...ssing and emotional experiences of my life. It was part of a cascade of events that lead to a second legal case (family law)for which he referred me to his partner. If you are reading this, I imagine you are experiencing an adverse life event, like I did. Save yourself from suffering more than you have to and just hire him now. (If you're lucky, you'd have his number before ever actually needing it. Write it down now and put it in your wallet. As a matter of fact, write it down and just give it out to anyone you care about. I will hope you never need to use it). I was not my best version of myself and most reasonable people can understand how stress effects us. Neil never made me feel unreasonable or burdensome, he never made me feel like he didn't have time for me. He was prompt to respond and kept me informed. I have no legal experience. I work in the medical field. No question asked or Google-search rumination was wrong/bad, no matter how many times I needed to ask or how long I perseverated. Lawyers, in my experience, have a stereotype of being aggressive, detached, unkind, dishonest, walking around in expensive suits and charging exorbitant rates. I mention this because, at the end of our meetings, once we got the business out of the way. Neil would genuinely level with me, like a real human being, and ask me how I was doing and how everything else was going. He was supportive, encouraging, and acknowledged how hard this all was. He would share personal experience and encouraged me to take care of myself and focus on what really mattered-my child. He was well prepared for court. His notes appeared well organized and thought out. He anticipated the arguments from the other side and was prepared to make his arguments in response; I never questioned his familiarity with my case. His presence in court was cool, calm and collected. I felt well prepared for trial and knew that he was providing me with the best defense. I had a suppression hearing, a hearing to modify my release agreement and a trial. I had decisions not in my favor. I misplaced my frustration toward Neil and he was an abject professional. He continued to hear me out and work towards making sure I was getting what I felt I needed. In my trial, Neil continued to exceed my expectations. He connected with the courtroom in a way that brought comfort, humanity and empathy to the experience. I would suggest his representation to anyone and have zero reservations about it. Neil, I feel I can't adequately express, how grateful I am for you, your time, your hard work and your expertise. You deserve all the stars, not just 5.

Thankfully my family hasn't dealt much with court cases or attorneys. But two years ago my father was accused of some very serious charges. From the beginning Neil was very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. He listened to all of my fathers concerns and was available whenever he was needed. H...is honesty about everything was incredibly refreshing as he helped us move through this process. The amount of evidence alone that he went through was staggering and immense. By the time the trial came around my family felt prepared and ready thanks to Neil. He made sure my father knew all his choices available to him when the trial started. Especially understanding my fathers refusal to take any sort of a plea deal, if it was offered. He was respectful to my families religious convictions as well. The professionals/experts he brought in were very impressive, to say the least. We thought the trial was going to take two weeks, but to our relief, it only took one. A large part of that was because of Neil and his closing arguments. In the end my dad was acquitted of all the charges. It was all admirable and I can not recommend a better attorney.