Max Hiltner
"Max didn't just keep me out of jail - he got the charges dropped!" - John D.
For most lawyers, it’s all about the money. And it could have been for me, too: I landed a cushy, high-paying job right out of law school defending insurance companies from individual claims.
But I realized almost immediately that my heart wasn’t in it.
The job, as comfortable as it was, lacked the rush. And instead of helping people fight their cases in front of juries as a great trial lawyer, I was doing research all day and representing nameless entities I had never even met.
So I quit and decided to start my own firm where I could work exclusively towards becoming the best trial lawyer I could be: a goal I still strive for every single day.
Because the thing about being the best is that you don’t ever stop working for it.
You don’t get complacent.
And you never lose focus.
I protect my clients’ rights as if they’re my own — because they are. If my clients’ rights are infringed upon, then that means everyone’s rights are infringed upon, and we’re all less free.
The singular focus of my firm is that people shouldn't be defined by one mistake.
- University of Akron School of Law
- J.D.
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- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Ashland University
- B.A. | History, Political Science
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- The Hiltner Law Firm
- Attorney / Owner
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- Of Counsel
- Mills, Mills, Fiely & Lucas
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- Manage MMFL's criminal defense practice.
- Associate Attorney
- Mannion & Gray
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- Law Clerk
- Mannion & Gray
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- Director, Inmate Assistance Program
- University of Akron, Legal Clinic
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- Met weekly one on one with inmates at the Mahoning County Jail. Conducted research on behalf of the inmate, answer general legal questions, and acted as liaison between inmates and the jail administration and with their attorney. Also responded to letters from prisoners in state institutions and answered their legal questions.
- Certified Legal Intern
- University of Akron, Appellate Review Office
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- Handle criminal appellate cases from trial court conviction to resolution of the appellate case under the supervision of an attorney. Responsible for all communication with client and court. Draft all motions, briefs, and conduct oral argument.
- Volunteer Assistant Track Coach
- The University of Akron
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- Advise and train with middle distance athletes on the men's track team.
- Rising Stars
- SuperLawyers.com
- United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
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- State Bar of Ohio # 0090524
- Member
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- United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
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- American Bar Association
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- Akron Bar Association
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
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- West Virginia
- West Virginia State Bar
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- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- English
A Defense Practice with Proven Results | Defending Against Conviction | Hiltner Law
Every criminal case is different, which means the details leading to each client
Live on Lakeside with Maxwell Hiltner | Hiltner Law
Criminal defense is a unique type of law practice - and one that is essential for justice, whether the case is a misdemeanor or murder. Maxwell Hiltner is a Criminal Defense Attorney who formed the Hiltner Law Firm to bring a more personal, hands-on approach to representing people charged with crimes that could affect their career, family, and freedom.
Protecting You and Your Future | Criminal Defense Attorney | Hiltner Law
When anyone is facing a criminal charge, their rights and future are at risk; thus, no one should settle for anything less than a skilled and attentive attorney. Hiltner Law is a criminal defense law firm with an earned reputation for success. Max Hiltner prides himself on providing a passionate defense for each of his clients, protecting their rights and ensuring fair treatment in the courtroom. High Profile Cases and Successes: https://bit.ly/2rKSWPS