Hallinan Law Firm

The Hallinan Law Firm is a boutique criminal defense practice based in San Francisco with additional offices in Oakland, California. The firm concentrates on criminal defense matters throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, including DUI, domestic violence, white collar crime, and related offenses. Led by founder and senior attorney Neil Hallinan, the firm combines rigorous trial experience with a client focused approach.

Neil Hallinan is a third generation trial attorney and the founder and lead attorney of The Hallinan Law Firm. He previously served as a public defender in Sacramento and Alameda Counties, where he represented a broad spectrum of clients in cases ranging from high stakes felonies to misdemeanors. Since establishing the firm in 2018, he has tried more than forty five jury trials to verdict and has conducted hundreds of preliminary hearings, underscoring a deep commitment to vigorous courtroom advocacy and strategic case preparation.

The Hallinan Law Firm emphasizes accessible and responsive client service. The firm operates around the clock, with a 24/7 phone line to take inquiries and coordinate urgent matters, and provides direct access to the lead attorney through offices in San Francisco and Oakland. This client centered approach aims to deliver clear communication, tailored strategies, and diligent preparation at every stage of a criminal defense matter.