Why Peter Hardin Law?

the PETER Hardin Law Difference

Experience ~ Tenacity ~ Integrity

What sets Peter Hardin apart as an effective advocate and successful defense attorney is his experience and expertise. Because he understands through first-hand experience how law enforcement officers and government attorneys identify and investigate crime, make charging decisions, and prosecute their targets, he can create a precise in-depth defense plan, effectively advise his clients, and zealously protect their liberty and interests.

Peter served as a prosecutor for over a decade in the U.S. Marine Corps, the District Attorney’s Office in Orange County, California, and the United States Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles. He led and participated in hundreds of grand jury proceedings and investigations into offenses involving driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, sexual assault, domestic violence, theft, illegal weapons, illegal narcotics, corruption, tax fraud, identity theft, illegal immigration, and financial fraud.

Transitioning into private practice, Mr. Hardin served clients at two of the nation’s premiere boutique litigation law firms, where he became an experienced defense attorney and further honed his written and oral advocacy skills. No stranger to the courtroom, Mr. Hardin has tried over twenty cases before juries and judges in military, state, and federal courts. Mr. Hardin, a combat veteran, served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Captain, and deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Mr. Hardin was born and raised imbued with the core values of loyalty, courage, tenacity, and integrity. These core values have guided Mr. Hardin’s every step throughout his life and career. In Mr. Hardin, you will find “no better friend, no worse enemy,” an impassioned advocate loyal to you and zealous in pursuit of your rights and freedom.  You will find a partner with the courage to stand up to the powerful forces that threaten your way of life–your very liberty–and to do what is right, not simply what is easy. You will find a tireless fighter tenacious in pursuit of your goals and freedom. Through it all, you will find a man of integrity who will candidly advise you with straightforward talk, not simply tell you what you want to hear or make undeliverable promises. These are the qualities that make Mr. Hardin, along with his experience and expertise, a warrior-advocate.

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What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

“Peter Hardin embodies all the qualities of an exceptional attorney. He possesses a strong knowledge of the law and the unique ability to thoughtfully explain the critical concepts to his clients. His work ethic is second to none as he passionately pursues the interest of his clients. Peter is creative and thoughtful as he is not quick to find the easy solution, but instead will persevere to research and analyze all possible solutions to the problem.

However, above all these critical skills and attributes, is Peter's compassion -- he genuinely cares about his clients. During the time he represented me, Peter regularly made it a point to ask how both me and my family were doing. He understands that the attorney-client relationship is not transactional, but relational. He has an unwavering commitment to not only zealously represent his clients, but to also care for them as human beings. I am privileged to have worked with Peter. He truly is an exceptional attorney and person.”
– A.N.FORMER CLIENT
“Litigation can be a slow and arduous process. I have unfortunately been involved in more than one dispute, and while it would be a stretch to say any of them were easy or enjoyable, I can say with confidence that none were handled more professionally, compassionately, and with more vigor than the lawsuit in which I was represented by Peter Hardin. While I now consider him a friend, I had never met him prior to his representing me in a civil matter. From our initial conversation, all the way through strategy discussions for settlement, the calm and assured voice that Peter brought to the table made the fear and uncertainty of protracted litigation seem manageable. His broad experience and deft handling of the nuances of a case with which he had no knowledge or experience with prior to our introduction was quite remarkable.

I remember well my reading of the final draft of the complaint Peter prepared for filing, and my surprise at how tightly the timelines as well as my thoughts and feelings on the matter had been represented by someone else. The fact that small details of my experiences found their way into a complicated document, with relevance and context, confirmed for me that Peter was putting himself on my team, and cared about the outcome as much as I did. He has earned my highest recommendation and endorsement.”
– K.MFORMER CLIENT
“I worked with Peter for over a year on a case involving a long and factually detailed background and complex legal issues. Through this process, Peter earned by unequivocal confidence and trust. He worked incredibly hard to research the law and present the best options for how to proceed and prevail. He became not just my attorney, but my trusted friend, too.

Based on my own experience and his track record of success in sensitive and high stakes matters, I wholeheartedly recommend Peter to anyone looking for strong, intelligent, and effective representation. ”
– W.O.FORMER CLIENT
“I met Mr. Hardin in my role as a consultant to a client involved in extremely complex litigation in federal court. I spent many hours with Mr. Hardin over an extended time period and can confidently state that he provided excellent representation under difficult circumstances. Specifically, Mr. Hardin had the responsibility for dealing with depositions. All of the witnesses were so happy with his performance in this role. I have no reservation to recommend Mr. Hardin for the most important cases."
– G.M.FORMER CLIENT
I met Peter Hardin this past year as he has helped me through some very difficult times. Peter has exhibited a true compassion for me and my situation. His understanding of the law is unparalleled. He was able to quickly understand and identify what happened in my case, where it was headed, and presented realistic strategies to work to my greatest advantage. While planning the best course of action, he has also shown true compassion for my family and myself and has really made me feel like he has immersed himself and his efforts to fighting for all of us.

I am glad to have met Peter and I am sure he will represent all his clients with genuine sincerity, vigor and understanding for their rights and freedoms. I not only will continue to have Peter represent me in the future, I will be recommending Peter to others in need. He will fight for you and be your most valuable and trusted asset.
– J.G.FORMER CLIENT
Peter Hardin is a straight talker. His ability to assess and properly manage risk without attempting to up-sell services provided me a unique and welcomed experience. Without the all-too-common scare tactics, he went directly to a plan for my success. The first time I worked with Peter he was Counsel at a larger firm assigned to handle a complex compliance issue I was tangled up in with the government. He resolved all my issues quickly and at a reasonable rate. Because of his ability to foster a unique dynamic with me, Peter earned my continued business since starting his own firm. We continue to work together and I highly recommend his representation.
– R.H.CURRENT CLIENT
I was falsely accused of a crime I did not commit. When law enforcement agents appeared out of nowhere at my office it threatened to throw both my personal and professional life into chaos. I asked a civil law attorney friend for the best criminal defense attorney she knows and she referred me to Peter. I was desperate for premium legal counsel and Peter made time for me after-hours on short notice. In one call, I immediately knew I had found the right guy. Peter made me feel at ease right away with his experience, guidance, poise, and integrity. I knew he was the kind of attorney who would go to war for me if necessary, but who understood the complexities and nuances of my personal and professional situation and had the interpersonal communication skills and social grace to handle things quietly unless and until that war became necessary.

Peter honed in on the available evidence in my favor, worked with an expert to extract further evidence, consulted with witnesses, and then organized everything and spoke with investigators and the prosecutor. He anticipated the information they wanted to know, got ahead of the issues, and prevented charges against me from ever even being filed! Peter was a life saver for me through this hardship and most incredibly stressful time. Throughout his representation of me he was always fully prepared, available, patient, and compassionate about the personal and professional circumstances and risks that I faced. He is my go-to guy for any and all potential criminal issues that arise for me, my family, employees, friends, and clients. Thank you Peter, truly.
– J.PFORMER CLIENT

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We handle a wide range of matters, from simple state misdemeanors to complex federal felonies. 

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