If you’re under investigation or the police have contacted you about a charge, this may be one of the scariest days of your life. And you’re going to need a good defense attorney in your corner.
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Hiltner Trial Lawyers
At Hiltner Trial Lawyers, our job is to look out for your rights - and we take that responsibility very seriously.
About Maxwell Russell Hiltner
Max Hiltner is known for his reputation as a trial lawyer who fights tooth and nail for his clients each and every time. He’s often hired by other attorneys to try cases on their behalf, and he’s a faculty member at the Trial Lawyer’s College, leading training sessions on the best ways to try a case. He’s been honored to frequently speak at CLEs around the country and to teach a Trial Advocacy Course at the University of Akron School of Law.
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Meet the Team
Andrew Stein
Associate
Andrew believes criminal defense work is important because he gets to help ensure that clients are treated fairly and with the respect they deserve. He is truly dedicated to these rights and to fighting for and protecting these rights. With each case, he wants to give his client a fighting chance against a system where the cards are so drastically and wrongfully stacked against them.
About Max
Max Hiltner is known for his reputation as a trial lawyer who fights tooth and nail for his clients each and every time. He’s often hired by other attorneys to try cases on their behalf, and he’s a faculty member at the Trial Lawyer’s College, leading training sessions on the best ways to try a case. He’s been honored to frequently speak at CLEs around the country and to teach a Trial Advocacy Course at the University of Akron School of Law.
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Meet the Team
Andrew Stein
Associate
Andrew believes criminal defense work is important because he gets to help ensure that clients are treated fairly and with the respect they deserve. He is truly dedicated to these rights and to fighting for and protecting these rights. With each case, he wants to give his client a fighting chance against a system where the cards are so drastically and wrongfully stacked against them.
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What We Can Help You With:
Felonies
(in both State and Federal Court)
Misdemeanors
Our promise to you:
We’re going to live this case with you. We’re going to tell your story honestly and compellingly and do everything we can to get you back home to your family.
“Max Hiltner is dynamite in the courtroom by connecting with the jury, recalling facts and cultivating good relationships with the opponents and presiding judge. He is professional, dedicated, honest and cares about the livelihood of his clients and their families. He excels in negotiating and hiring experts necessary for a well rounded defense. Max was one of my lawyers that stood between me and a life sentence. Without him on my team I would still be in prison. He will fight for you.”
- Colleen O.
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Max is the only one who called me personally to ask how he can help.
After hiring Max, he patiently listened to everything I had to say and answered all of my questions.
He helped me get an amazing deal during a very difficult situation.
10/10