We had a wonderful experience with Hatchett Law Firm while transferring our son’s guardianship after relocating to Texas. They made what could have been a stressful and overwhelming process easy to understand and navigate. The team was professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. We truly appreciated their guidance and the peace of mind they gave our family. I would highly recommend Hatchett Law Firm to families needing assistance with guardianship matters.
I was looking for a firm which helps to make my Will through estate planning. I found The Hatchett Law Firm on Google. A lot of people recommended the The Hatchett Law Firm with highly positive reviews.
I called the firm and spoke with Ms. Angelene. She is a very nice lady and explained me everything in detail about the estate planning. I was very impressed with Miss Angeline, and that is why I have decided to move forward with them.
I started working with Ms. Kimberly about estate planning. It was a bit hard for me to understand in detail about Joe to make my Will. Ms. Kim was very patient and tried to explain everything to me in detail.
After working with Ms. Kim and attorneys, we finished everything in a timely manor.They were very punctual and respectful to my time, helping me to establish my Will.
On the day of signing ceremony, I had a chance of coming to their beautiful office and to meet them personally.
I was very happy to meet them. They are so wonderful people with smiling faces! I met Attorney Kayla Smith who was amazing and especially Attorney Cynthia Hatchett. I was also very happy to meet Ms. Marian and Ms. Madelaine.
It was a wonderful experience to work with them about my estate planning, I highly recommend The Hatchett Law Firm with the rating of 10/10!!
They are very professional and empathetic. Making a somewhat difficult but important topic of your final arrangements, easier to navigate. I highly recommend this law firm.
Terrible law firm. Run from this firm. They told me "she is doing some shady stuff and you need to hire us right away". I did and paid them a lot of money. They then did NOTHING. 4 months went by and they did NOTHING. Not once single piece of paper was filed, not one call from an attorney. No emails were replied to... then when I fired them they charged me $1800.00 for NOTHING. DO NOT USE THIS LAW FIRM.
"Prayers were answered"
The day I realized I needed to find an attorney for help, I literally googled "Power of Attorney" and "The Hatchett Law Firm" displayed in the search. My leap of faith was rewarding. From day one, I felt the support of the entire Hatchett team, who guided me through the process of guardianship of my mother. They supported me with spiritual compassion and dedication to success. This firm is superb.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are grateful that your leap of faith led you to Hatchett Law Firm and that our team has had the privilege of supporting you as you stepped forward to care for your dear mother.
This process has truly been a team effort, and you have been an essential part of that teamwork. Your commitment, responsiveness, and dedication to your mother have helped us move forward together with a shared purpose. It has been an honor to work alongside you and your family.
We are especially grateful that you felt the spiritual compassion and genuine care that our team strives to bring to every client relationship. Prayers were answered for our team as well, and we look forward to continuing to serve you and your family for many years to come. We look forward to the journey ahead. God Bless You!
Cindy Jansky2026.08.10
I cannot say enough good things about Cynthia Hatchett and everyone at the law firm. They have provided us with excellent work, support, and guidance throughout both our guardianship case and probate case.
This has been a very difficult and emotional time for our family, but they were always there to answer our questions, explain things clearly, and guide us through every step of the process. I have learned so much from them throughout this experience, and I am truly grateful for the knowledge, patience and compassion the have shown us.
Cynthia and her entire team have gone above and beyond to make sure we felt supported and understood. Their professionalism and dedication gave us confidence during a very challenging time.
You could not ask for a better team to have in your corner. I highly recommend Cynthia Hatchett and her entire team to anyone who needs caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated legal representation.
Thank you all for everything you have done for us!
Thank you
Cindy Jansky
Thank you so much for your 5-star review. It was our privilege to work with your family, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience as a witness. We are grateful for your trust and wish you and your family all the best.
Blessings,
The Hatchett Law Firm Team
Jill Welch2026.07.31
We were very happy with the Hatchett Law Firm handling our married estate planning and the creation of our last will and testament. Everyone we encountered was warm, welcoming, and so knowledgeable. Excellent service.
Thank you, Mrs. Welch! It was a pleasure helping you and your Husband with your Estate Planning. We are so glad you felt welcomed and well cared for throughout the process. It was a joy to have you both in office. Thank you for trusting our team with such an important step in planning for your family's future. We look forward to serving you again in the future, should a need arise!
Blessings,
The Hatchett Legal Team
Doug Welch2026.07.31
Highly recommend. Did estate planning for my wife and I.
Thank you, Mr. Welch for your recommendation! It was a pleasure to have you in our office and we appreciated the opportunity to assist you and your Wife with your Estate Planning. Thank you for placing your trust in our team, and we wish you both many years of peace of mind.
Blessings,
The Hatchett Law Firm Team
Michael Jones2026.07.30
Handled my estate planning and probate. Very professional and clear communication. Excellent service really proficient with conversations
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are honored to have assisted you with both your Estate Planning and Probate matters. Clear communication is something we strive for every day, so we're grateful to know that made a difference in your experience. Thank you for your trust and we look forward to serving you in the future, should a need arise.
Blessings,
The Hatchett Law Firm Team
Brian Jones2026.07.30
Awesome job my experience with the hatchet law firm made my case very easy the law firm navigated my needs very well I will highly recommend them
Thank you, Mr. Jones! We are so glad we could help make the process easier for you. Our team is committed to guiding clients through every step with care and clarity. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best.
Blessings,
The Hatchett Law Firm Team
Eddie Sessum2026.07.30
Probate court - Nephew had a very great experience.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review! We are grateful to have had the opportunity to support your family during the probate process. We appreciate your kind words and wish you and your nephew the very best moving forward.
Blessings,
The Hatchett Legal Team
Kevin Jones2026.07.30
Fully supported my family and I while we were dealing with probate court. They were friendly and on top of everything. The whole experience was great and I appreciate everything that they did for us.
Thank you, Mr. Jones! It means so much to hear that you felt supported throughout the Probate process. Helping families navigate these matters with compassion and clear communication is at the heart of what we do. We truly appreciate your trust and your thoughtful review. We look forward to serving you again in the future, should a need arise.
Blessings,
The Hatchett Law Firm Team
caery starghill2026.07.30
They were amazing i was taken care of in my time of need
Thank you for your kind words. We know legal matters often come during life's most challenging moments, and we're grateful we could be there to support you when you needed it most. Thank you for trusting our team.
Blessings,
The Hatchett Law Firm Team
Garland Bell2026.07.29
Hatchett Law Firm is top notch in their services. From start to finish communication was strong. All documents and revisions were very thorough and on time. I highly recommend Hatchett Law Firm for all of your legal affairs.
Thank you for your wonderful recommendation! We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and appreciate your recognition of our communication and attention to detail. It was a pleasure working with you, and we sincerely thank you for your trust in HLF.
Best regards,
The Hatchett Law Firm Team
Alexandra P2026.07.27
Update 7/27/26 - I finally went to use one of my letters testamentary, and it turns out that attorney Mike Hatchett wrote the date wrong in the papers he submitted to court, so I had to have it amended by the court myself. The bank and I found the mistake together when I went to get an EIN number through the IRS to open an estate account in my dads name. And now I have to order all new letters testamentary through the probate office to fix the Hatchett Law Firms mistake. And I am still upset by how horribly Cynthia treated me after my hearing - even after I told them I had just had to suddenly put my dog down just days before I question them about the bill they sent me, where they DID overcharge me.
Hatchett Law Firm was fine… until I questioned them about possibly overcharging me for email exchanges that I believe were due to disorganization of their company. They literally charged me *hundreds of dollars* - AFTER probate court was over (when I had already paid a big retainer PLUS some) for email exchanges that shouldn't have happened in the first place. Everything was fine enough and I had already overlooked what I felt were other overcharges, until they emailed me after probate to ask if I wanted original copies of my documents. When I said yes, they replied that I actually already had original copies - then charged me for the whole interaction. Why should I pay you for emails your law firm sent that never needed to be sent in the first place?? If I already have original copies, you should know, and then not ask me if I want my original copies. And then it is *ludacris* to charge me for the email exchange your firm started to figure this out!
How this started: Less than a week ago, I reviewed my invoice and then questioned the receptionist about charges on my bill. Within TWO DAYS of me calling to ask them about this, and letting them know I would like to talk to someone about it, and then not hearing a response from them re: my overcharge concerns - they simply texted me and claimed that they were going to "notify the court of my decision” not to pay them! When it has been single digit days from when I was even in probate court with them, to then being given an additional bill (after I was told that the last additional $1k I paid them, in addition to my first retainer, would surely be enough to carry me through to the end of my case - only to get another bill for $2k), and then this interaction!
This firm immediately flipped on me, and I am beyond disturbed by their unprofessional behavior. I have dealt with numerous attorneys in my life, and NEVER have I ever had a firm behave this unprofessionally. Ever. And never have I ever had a firm attack me for taking more than a few days to pay a $2k bill from the time I got the invoice, with zero evidence I was refusing to pay?? Maybe if you give people enough time to pay, YOU WOULD KNOW THAT!
I initially wrote a good review one week ago - because as soon as I left their office after notarizing probate court documents, they immediately asked if I would write a review and handed me a paper with a QR code on it. Now I can see that if I had waited until I got home to write a review (I had to fly from Oregon to Texas, and as soon as I got home I had to manage my many affairs and responsibilities, as I am a super single mom with two kids and two dogs), I probably would have seen their organizations true colors and written a more accurate review. Like this one.
We take client feedback seriously. Because this matter involves a former client, our ability to respond in detail is limited by our ethical duty of confidentiality.
7.28.26 UPDATE RESPONSE: Although we had to withdraw from representating this client months ago, she appears determined to cause reputational harm. Here is the truth. The current court record:
03/03/2026 Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
03/23/2026 Order Approving Inventory, Appraisement and List of Claims, Signed 3/21/26
03/23/2026 Order Granting Agreed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel Signed 03/21/2026
Despite what she has written here, the court record confirms no action through the court since we took measures to withdraw from her case. If this former client needed new letters testamentary to be ordered (which might be needed this many months later), of course she would handle that task herself as we are no longer her attorney. This would be true for any former client and not personal to her.
If there was an error in her Letters Testamentary, the error would be the result of the clerk. Attorney Michael Hatchett does not issue or prepare court letters. A review of the court's record does not reflect any other action taken.
We are bound by the rules of ethics to say no more about our former client and hope this can end now.
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What we can clarify is this: the work requested in this probate matter was completed. Following the court hearing, additional required tasks were performed, including preparation and filing of post-hearing documents necessary to assist her with estate administration, including fees we advanced to the court and publications from our firm account on her behalf. Those services were reflected on a final amount due of $756 (not $2,000). This client previously posted a positive review immediately after her hearing, expressing satisfaction with our services. Specifically, she wrote then "Attorney Mike Hatchett, as well as the entire team, were so wonderful and professional during the entire process. They handled my case with care and compassion and kindness and I really cannot thank them enough for how they helped me. I would recommend them to anyone!" The negative review came after we asked that she settle her account. We were required to withdraw due to her behavior. We do not charge for unnecessary communications. All billing entries reflect time spent responding to client inquiries, completing required filings, and administering the estate through completion. Like most law firms, we bill for attorney and staff time as outlined in our engagement agreement. We understand that legal services are an investment and that final invoices can feel stressful. However, suggesting disorganization or retaliation mischaracterizes what occurred. No services were withheld. The matter was brought through hearing and required filings were completed.
We appreciate that many clients find us through the reviews posted here. We understand the damage to reputation caused by untrue reviews, like the one we are now addressing. However, we will not allow anyone to threaten use of a negative review to negotiate payment of their bills. We trust the public will discern the truth. What is not being said is that her work was done and we are left holding her unpaid bill while she then complained. For prospective clients reading this: We looking to build long-term relationships and always happy to discuss billing expectations and scope of representation at the outset of a matter and throughout a matter so there are no surprises and we remain aligned to get the work done. ---------------------------------------
Steven Zambrano2026.07.14
I Interviewed multiple attorneys in the Houston area. I was very impressed with the combination of honesty, Professionalism and empathy showed by attorney Hatchett. I have a very difficult case, but Attorney Hatchett, took her time and explained details and the road blocks we would most likely run across throughout our case. Family guardianship is tough to maneuver in the courts/ legal system… but, if it must be done; choose wisely!
Thank you Hatchett Law Firm for your professional help…!!!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for placing your trust in Hatchett Law Firm during such a difficult time.
We understand that guardianship matters are often emotionally and legally complex, and we're grateful that Attorney Hatchett's honesty, professionalism, and compassion helped you feel informed and supported throughout the consultation process. We believe every client deserves a clear understanding of both the opportunities and the challenges their case may present, so they can make confident, informed decisions.
Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. It is truly an honor to serve families during some of life's most challenging moments. We appreciate the opportunity to walk alongside you and wish you and your family all the best.
Blessings,
The Hatchett Law Firm Team
Kurt Bohren2026.07.14
I had an excellent experience with everyone I worked with at the Hatchett Law Firm while going through the probate process after my wife passed away. The entire team was professional, compassionate, and supportive during a very difficult time. I was extremely satisfied with their service and plan to hire them again to prepare my last will and assist with my estate planning.
Thank you for your heartfelt review and for allowing Hatchett Law Firm to assist you during such a difficult season of life.
We know that navigating the probate process after the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming, and we are honored that our team was able to provide the professionalism, compassion, and support you deserved. It means a great deal to know that you felt cared for throughout the process.
We are especially grateful for your continued trust and are honored that you have chosen our firm to assist with your own estate planning and Last Will and Testament. Helping families protect what matters most and create peace of mind for the future is one of the greatest privileges of our work.
Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We look forward to serving you again and are always here should you or your family need us in the future.
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