Business Details
Your Trusted Trial Attorney in Walnut Creek
As a trial attorney with over three decades of experience, we specialize in representing clients in high-profile legal matters, including law enforcement, political, religious, and corporate cases. Our practice extends to advisory roles for nonprofit and religious organizations, alongside developing innovative legal education programs through partnerships with the Admin. Office of the U.S. Courts Training Division. Our team combines rigorous academic training with real-world expertise in use-of-force analysis, peer support counseling, and police procedure standardization.We have contributed to statewide policy reforms through our work as subject matter experts for Californias Peace Officer Standards and Training program. Our commitment to justice is grounded in a deep understanding of legal principles and a dedication to client advocacy.
Services
Trial Attorney
Legal Advisor
Use of Force Training
Force Science Analysis
Court Training Programs
Administrative Hearings
Policy Development
Peer Support Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in high-profile trial cases.
- Our team includes certified Force Science Analysts for use-of-force cases.
- We develop statewide law enforcement training curriculum as subject matter experts.
- We combine courtroom advocacy with policy development expertise.
- Our practice includes advisory roles for religious and nonprofit organizations.
Associations and certifications
- Force Science Institute, Ltd.
- PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST)
- San Francisco Police Academy
Services
Trial Attorney
Specializing in high-stakes litigation, we represent clients in complex criminal and civil trials. Our expertise spans law enforcement defense, political cases, and corporate legal matters. With decades of courtroom experience, we provide strategic advocacy tailored to each client's unique needs.
Force Science Analysis
Certified analysts evaluate physiological and psychological factors in police force encounters. We apply scientific methodologies to reconstruct incidents and provide expert testimony. This specialized service supports law enforcement agencies and legal teams in use-of-force investigations.
Legal Policy Development
We design law enforcement training curricula and model policies compliant with state regulations. Our work shapes statewide standards for use-of-force protocols and principled policing practices. Clients benefit from our insider perspective as former policy subject matter experts.
Administrative Hearings
Providing impartial adjudication services for municipal disciplinary cases. We serve as hearing officers for multiple California cities, ensuring fair resolution of officer misconduct allegations. Our process balances accountability with procedural fairness for all parties involved.
Peer Support Counseling
Certified peer support programs address law enforcement mental health needs. We deliver crisis intervention training and post-incident support services. Our evidence-based approach helps agencies maintain officer well-being and operational readiness through challenging situations.
People
Mike Hinckley
Trial Attorney & Founder
30-year legal veteran specializing in high-profile criminal defense and law enforcement representation. Developed statewide police training programs and serves as administrative hearing officer for multiple California cities. Certified Force Science Analyst with expertise in use-of-force investigations.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in high-profile criminal defense, law enforcement representation, and complex civil litigation involving political and corporate entities.
Do you work with law enforcement agencies?
Yes, we provide training, policy consultation, and serve as administrative hearing officers for multiple California law enforcement agencies.
What is Force Science Analysis?
This specialized service examines physiological factors in police force encounters using scientific methodologies to support investigation and testimony.
Can you assist nonprofit organizations?
We offer legal advisory services to religious institutions and nonprofit organizations on governance and compliance matters.
What court training programs do you offer?
We develop curriculum for the Admin. Office of the U.S. Courts Training Division and provide customized law enforcement training programs.
