The law firm, O’Brien Hatfield Reese, is the BEST. Their knowledge of the law is exceptional. The entire staff is outstanding. The firm’s personnel are the most professional, knowledgeable, and personable people to represent you at your most needed time of your life. I thank God that I found them during my time of need. I have been blessed, truly. Please, if you need a law firm, contact them and discuss your issue(s). You will not regret the call.

Mark O'Brien was contacted by us and we paid him IN ADVANCE 13,000 we were NEVER adequately informed of anything, sent documents that were never find. He charged us additional $2,000 saying that Covid-19 was an excellent opportunity. After being denied he refused to provide additional services. For us he earned easy money.

Victoria, Mark, Rachael, Jeanette, Chelsea, thank you all for your dedication and professionalism. I have been a client of O'Brien Hatfield, P.A. for over 10 years. Victoria, Mark, & Rachel have always delivered. From getting needed approval from the Judge in a special circumstance (Rachael) to getting a V.O.P. dismissed (Mark) to getting a very challenging modification of probation granted (Victoria) Then you have the dedicated personnel like Jeanette and Chelsea that are very personable,hospitable and hold/earn there own. (trust me, I have communicated with them more than usual am sure) In conclusion, In my experience Am all in with O'Brien Hatfield, P.A.

A place where everyone is treated like family and your BEST interest is a hand . I never felt the love and compassion I felt when I became sorry of this team everything was genuine wasn't treated like a $$$ but more like a family member . It wasn't a time I couldn't call and get answers to my situation. The whole team showed me what a team is suppose to be team players all around . That had my back threw it all . Thanks to Mark and his team I received the best possible sentence I could receive . Team of Angels BEST lawyer in the world the world I say

February 2014 I retained attorney Mark J O’Brien for a preindictment investigation. I believe attorney O’Brien used coercion trickery promises and deceit when he intentionally knowingly hoodwinked me into an interview with the government. Attorney O’Brien lied to me, he told me AUSA Jay Hoffer gave me immunity he wanted to meet w/me for a proffer session, he secured a proffer agreement and that my statements are protected by the federal rule of evidence 410 criminal procedure 11f not admissible at trail, he told me to speak freely tell my side of the story without fear my statements will be used against me at trail, tell the truth there will be no charges filed. Approx one year after the interview I learned from the government that the interview wasn't a proffer session but a voluntary interview, O’Brien never secured a proffer agreement therefore my statements weren’t protected by the federal rule evidence 410 criminal procedure 11f which means my statements are admissible at trail. I don’t believe this was. A mistake I believe this was intentionally done there is no explanation for O’Briens actions. I believe based on evidence and facts that O’Brien concocted a scheme in order to get me into interview with the AUSA and FBI so they could manufacture evidence to cut off my chances of winning at trial. Before the interview O’Brien did not request the proffer agreement, he did not take contemporaneous notes, record the interview, read, adopt or sign the FBI 302 form. Agent Higgins went unchecked free to write whatever he wanted. AUSA Jay Hoffer used the manufactured confession during the entire trail, FBI Higgins testified four times and he used it four times in his closing arguments. The government hung hat a tainted confession. They produced no evidence I had knowledge of the fraud. The government star witness Brendan Bolger (who received 8 months for $50,000,000.00 bank fraud yup you read that correctly) testified “he never disclosed the fraud to me” “we never had that conversation”. Not one witness testified that I had knowledge of the fraud at the time the loans were made, not even the mortgage broker. The only evidence the government was able to produce that I had knowledge of the fraud was the manufactured confession from the April 2014 interview. Attoreny O’Brien stated on the record in his 2018 Response Affidavit 2255 that the AUSA Jay Hoffer authorized the April 2014 proffer session and he authorized him to move forward without securing the proffer agreement. AUSA Jay Hoffer responded to O’Brien Affidavit stating that he never authorized O’Brien the April 2014 interview was a proffer session, the April 2014 interview was voluntary interview therefore the government could use the statements from the April 2014 interview. O’Brien gave the government, involuntary interview which led to a manufacture confession which led to a false witness (FBI Higgins) which all led to my conviction. Because of O’Briens ineffectiveness, malfeasance and gross negligence I was convicted of a crime I had no knowledge of nor was I a willing participant. I truly believe based off of O’Briens actions or lack of attorney O’Brien curried favored with AUSA Jay Hoffer and intentionally knowingly set me up. O’Brien and the government made it appear as if I confessed incriminated myself, when in actuality it was O’Brien who convicted me. There is no other explanation for O’Briens actions why he did what he did. Attorney O’Brien doesn’t know the difference between a voluntary interview v. proffer session and he doesn’t know how to conduct a proffer session. O’Brien stated that “it’s his practice not to secure proffer agreements because he doesn’t like to take away his clients rights”, well that’s exactly what he did to me, he took away my right to a fair trail. Do not put your life in this mans hands, he is a wreck less rogue attorney, he didn’t have my best interest at heart. This is my personal experience in dealing with attorney O’Brien.

When my brother first got arrested, my family and I had no idea where to turn. My brother was unable to reach us, and we didn’t know how to reach him in jail. We felt so helpless and were so worried. I immediately began calling several law firms in the Tampa Bay area but knew the moment that I spoke with Mark’s Legal Assistant, Jeanette, that I had found the right place. First, Jeanette assured me that Mark would check on my brother ASAP, and that’s exactly what Mark did. He immediately went to the jail and made sure that my brother was safe. We had not even hired Mark at this point. Yet, he took time out of his hectic day to make sure that my brother was OK. Additionally, my brother’s case was complicated. However Mark, Jeanette, and Mark’s paralegal, Chelsea, handled it like top-notch professionals. My family and I were always well-informed, could reach out at any time, and most importantly, knew that my brother was in good hands. Mark and team are not only amazing at what they do but are kind and compassionate as well. Finally, I’m certain that my brother wouldn’t have fared as well as he did with a different legal team. I was astounded by Mark’s performance in court. However, Mark and team don’t disappear after sentencing; they continue to be there for you and your loved one. Words well never be able to sufficiently express my gratitude to Mark, Jeanette, and Chelsea; they’ve all earned a special place in my heart.

If you’re searching for a defense lawyer, much like me, you need one. I consulted with many lawyers and was taken aback by the immediate response, concern, and communication provide by Mark O’Brien’s firm. Jeanette went above and beyond to assist me and my family; she offered genuine courtesy, assistance outside office hours, and provided the type of empathy and compassion rarely given in any business relationship. This firm is the firm you want for 2 distinct reasons: 1) Of course you want your absolute best day in court, and the skills and capabilities provided by Mr. O’Brien will outshine anyone of opposition in your case. 2) You and your case will be not be milled through standard procedures. You will be treated and respected as an individual and your circumstances will be a vital inclusion to your case. You have someone there for you, to answer questions, listen to concerns, and provided assurance during this stressful time. You won’t find a team better than Mark O’Brien, Jeanette, and his staff. These are the professionals you want to entrust.

Jeanette is the best. I was charged with a felony When I discovered the contact information to O’Brien and Hatfield and called, I was at my wits end. I prayed and God answered my prayers through Jeanette who assured me from point of contact all the way through disposal of my case that if I did whatever Victoria told me to do, keep silent, abs trust the process everything would workout in my favor. And it did !!! Today I received communication the felony has been taken off of the table, and I don’t even have to appear in court. Thank God for Jeanette, Victoria and God Bless the United States of Amercia.

By the grace of God my family found Mr. Mark O’Brien when I was facing a federal criminal indictment with a minimum of 15 years to life in federal prison. My bond hearing was 48 hours after my arrest and Mark arrived at the bond hearing fully prepared and I was released. I was indicted one month before my planned destination wedding. Mark immediately began working on a motion so that I could travel to my destination wedding.The motion was approved and Mark’s private investigator traveled with us internationally for our wedding. He was wonderful and became a part of the family. Mark’s assistant was absolutely wonderful and was available when we had questions and wanted to schedule meetings with Mark. It was genuine heartfelt customer service that we received from Jeanette. Mark’s entire office was always responsive via phone and email. Mark responded back to emails in less than 24 hours. I met with Mark for trial preparation and we made our way out of state for the trial. We arrived at the courthouse for jury selection and Mark was ever so attentive. It was obvious that Mark had done his homework, had my best interests at heart and wasn’t intimidated to be going up against the Unites States government. It was apparent that Mark and my entire family were judged and treated differently out of state where people had already considered me guilty. As the trial began, Mark took notes and never missed a beat. Mark’s strategy and execution style were impeccable. The cross examination captured every detail and definitely sparked the jury’s interests. Mark’s closing statement gave my entire family goosebumps. Mark kept it extremely professional while still checking up on my wife, mother in law and father in law and reassuring us all that everything would be fine throughout the 2 day trial. Mark debriefed my family and I after jury selection, during lunch break, at the end of the first day of trial and also after the jury was released to deliberate. When I say this is the lawyer that you need, I mean it deeply.Mark’s assistant, Jeanette, and his private investigator reached out to my wife during the trial with their support and let us know that they were praying for us. After the judge read the jury instructions and we were in recess, I sat outside of the courtroom with my head down and knees shaking. To say that my family and I were petrified about the future being in the hands of 12 strangers is an understatement. Mark sat across from me and told me that he cannot act like he knows how I feel, but he sympathizes with me. As we continued to wait and it felt like forever, Mark walked by and gave me a reassuring pat on my shoulder. We were called back in the courtroom twice with jury questions. The questions showed that the jury was closely considering Mark’s arguments and that there was doubt about if the government proved it’s case. After an hour and 15 minutes, the jury came back with a Not Guilty verdict on all counts. Mark thanked the judge and the government and we walked out of there together. My family and I were so impressed with Mark’s professionalism, demeanor and energy from beginning to end. Even one of the US Marshall court officers, asked Mark which city he practiced law in Florida and was telling him about his son’s needs. Mark was already being recruited. After the jury was released to deliberate even the judge complimented Mark on the wonderful job that he did. The way that Mark conducted himself in the courtroom was undeniably the closest you can ever get to perfection. There is absolutely nothing that I can do that would be enough to thank Mark for literally saving my life. As we walked out,my father in law told Mark that, “I have to change your name in my cell phone to Jesus Christ, because you just saved a life, you just saved an entire family.” Thank you Mark for giving me back my life and making it possible for me to have a future.

Before I hired Mark, I spoke to 2 other lawyers and I chose Mark for a few reasons. I arrived to Orlando from California and when I called his office In Tampa he came right away to meet with me. I felt he was very honest and detailed which made me feel comfortable. He always returns my emails with in less than 24 hours and his staff are super helpful. Most importantly he was very patient with me and at my sentencing he did a great job to get it lowered. Even after court was over he still continued to assist me with my legal needs. My family and I are very happy that we hired Mark and I would recommend him to anyone who would need an attorney on a Federal case.