Hallinan Law Firm

"I would highly recommend Neil Hallinan if you are looking for a responsive and very competent defense attorney. I was recently charged with felony sexual assault over a holiday weekend in San Francisco. Mr. Halinan made himself available and came to my aid. This was a very busy three day holiday weekend and he showed up big time for me. The DA was recommending no bail and the charge carried significant penalties. Mr Halinan was able to obtain bail and then he went to work. Using well thought out and highly professional investigative skills and questioning, Neil got to the bottom of the false accusations. He was thorough, methodical and down right exceptional. Ultimately , using experience and a deep knowledge of the issues and the system, Neil made the DA realize there was no chance of winning this case due to a significant amount exculpatory evidence he had corroborated and put together. The charges were dismissed in the interest of Justice. No misdemeanor, no jail time, no felony……dismissal. I could not recommend him more highly if you are in need of a criminal defense attorney . Absolutely the best!!!!!"

"I was charged for unlawful possession of a firearm in San Francisco. Neil was always willing to take my case to trial if that would have gotten us a better result, but he knew it would likely result in a conviction. So Neil spent a lot of time with me, listening to me about probation conditions that I did not like, and he masterfully negotiated a deal that avoided every condition I wanted to avoid. But most amazingly of all, somehow Neil negotiated to have two pistols returned to me that had been confiscated by the police. Neil was patient, thorough, and strategic, and that is why I recommend him to anybody who needs an attorney. Money well spent."

"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 grasp and command of the evidence and the courtroom during his examinations. Neil is a polished inquisitor with a champion courtroom demeanor. He is well-connected in the legal community and partners well with his resources, such as private investigators and other attorneys. I recommend Neil to anybody looking for a committed, compassionate, talented lawyer."

"I hired Neil when I got into some trouble with the police a couple years ago and I was looking at several felony charges. Right from the start, he worked closely with my family to get me released with a really low bail. Then he took on my case and advocated for me every step along the way. He did his own investigations and kept me and my family informed as the case went on. The District Attorney wanted me to serve a year in jail on felonies but Neil’s hard work resolved the case for a single misdemeanor charge and a little more than one month of jail time. Neil's work has made it so I am able to live felony free and also be able to obtain a high security job, I would most definitely recommend his services if ever in any doubt with a new or pending case. He is fast in responding to his clients and all in all a great guy to work with."

"My name is Gil Garitano I was referred to Neil Hallinan, for which we are very grateful. When my grandson got into some serious trouble with the law, Neil took the time to really listen to and get to know every member of our family, to make the experience easier for all of us. He was personally involved in helping us get our grandson bailed out at a low rate, in investigating the case, and he was very methodical in how he planned the defense. The case started out with several felonies and ended with a misdemeanor. I recommend Neil to anybody who needs a criminal attorney."