Jackson Hilliard, Esq.

BACKGROUND

Jackson Hilliard is a native Floridian from Lakeland, Florida. He graduated from Lakeland High School and attended college at the University of Central Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film. Go Knights! He went to law school at Stetson College of Law in Gulfport, Florida with the intention of joining the Walt Disney Company after graduation.

However, while in law school, Jackson became a certified legal intern at the 6th Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s office in Clearwater, Florida. That’s when he found his true calling as a criminal defense attorney and joined the 6th Circuit Public Defender’s office straight out of law school. Since then, Jackson has represented thousands of clients with charges from DUI to Homicide all over Central Florida.

When not in the courtroom or working on his client’s cases, Jackson likes to spend time with his wife and two children. He is an avid movie buff and self-professed trivia wonk. Mr. Hilliard’s wide interests and creative background allow him to be an effective attorney who always thinks out of the box.

EDUCATION

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Degree: Bachelors of Fine Arts
Major: Film

Stetson University, College of Law, Gulfport, Florida
Degree: J.S.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

The Florida Bar