Reviews

I hired Mr O'Brien to defend my rights and interest in the investigation No Charges Filed. I told Mr O'Brien when i retained him that I was not interested in plea agreement because I was innocent. Mr O'Brien disregarding my assertion of innocence and proceeded to set up a proffer agreement with the government. Mr O’Brien should have never sent me into a proffer meeting after I already asserted my innocence to him. Mr O'Brien told me if I cooperated I could be dropped from the investigation. Mr "O'Brien told me that the government wanted to hear my side of the story. Mr O'Brien told me it was a proffer agreement he used the term queen of the day free to speak off the record and that may statements could not be used against me. At the time of this meeting O'Brien had very little evidence pertaining to the evidence from my case. The FBI testified at my trial that I confessed to the crime and I that was guilty of fraud. After month later after the meeting Mr O'Brien emailed a plea agreement. Again I told Mr O'Brien I did't hire you to negotiate a plea agreement why are you sending me a plea agreement? Mr O'Brien proceeded to tell me that I was guilty because I was apart to the transaction and I gained financially. Mr O'Brien spent the next year coercing me why I should accept the plea agreement. Mr O'Brien secretly negotiated a plea agreement without my knowledge.I asserted my innocence to Mr O'Brien the day I hired him and always maintained my position (obviously I went to trial). Mr O'Brien took it upon himself to enter plea negotiations without my knowledge. Mr O'Brien new that I was not interested in plea agreement this is why he intentionally hid it from me. Now that Mr O’Brien had secretly negotiated a plea agreement that I wasn't willing to accept he then sends me into a proffer agreement with hopes of getting a confession in order to seal the deal for the government. When I denied the plea Mr O’Brien's plan backed fired on him Mr O’Brien put his own interest before his clients. Mr O’Brien was forcing my case into a vacuum for a quick resolution of guilty. Every attorney in this country owes a duty of loyalty to their client that's part of my constitutional right! Mr O'Brien behavior was intolerable no court should ever sanction this conduct.Mr O'Brien violated my rights to a fair trial and the rule of evidence absent. Mr O'Brien actions my statement would have never been used against me at trial which had a major impact on the verdict. Mr O'Brien should have never sent me into a proffer agreement knowing that I was not willing to accept the plea agreement. Mr O'Brien ignored my assertion of innocence Mr O'Brien never defended me instead prosecuted me helping to seal the deal for the government. The person who supposed to defend me against the entire federal government believed that I was guilty despite me telling him I was innocent. Mr O'Brien knew the government was not interested in what I had to say they were only interested in getting a confession to plead guilty so I could be an asset to the prosecution against the main target. This type of cooperation between the defense and the prosecution is unheard of. In essence O'Brien was working with the prosecution to build its case against the main target while at the same time damaging my chances at trial. This all came to a head when the alleged confession was made so the charge would be much harder to beat. Can you think of another case when the defense attorney plotted to pressure their client to proffer with the government in which I was expressing my innocence and had no intentions of accepting a plea? What Mr O'Brien did is traumatizing I was there all alone.I have a right to a loyal attorney everyone has a right to not have a coerced confession used against them these are rights under the federal constitution.

O'Brien Hatfield helped a family friend through a very difficult time. Not only did they demonstrate respect and compassion, they ultimately demonstrated their unparalleled expertise. When you want the best, look no further. Period.

If you want to be met with a deep sense of caring coupled with a high level of intelligence, call on O'Brien Hatfield, P.A. You will be impressed with their track record. They get the results you desire.

The whole team at O'Brien Hatfield PA is extremely professional. The firm's trial experience, appellate experience, and attention to detail stands alone.

I've done business with O'Brien Hatfield on a number of occasions and they have always exceeded my expectations. Mr. O'Brien's legal acumen and tireless work ethicset him apart in the Florida legal community. When you retain O'Brien Hatfield, you have retained The Best!

Mark O'Brien is a very experienced attorney who does an excellent job. With Mark you know where you stand at all times, his communication is great and he always takes the time to make sure you understand the legal process. In my opinion Mark is one of the best in Tampa. If you are facing legal concerns he the person you want on your side.