Jay Hickey

I am a person who values rules and morals, so the law seemed like a natural fit for me. Our job in criminal defense is to hold the government accountable, to make sure they are following the rules, protecting our client’s rights, and fighting to make sure that our clients get fair treatment.

My two favorite parts of working on a case are when we first get the evidence and then the trial itself. When we first get the evidence, I get to go through all of it like a detective, looking for little things that others might miss, and strategizing how to break the prosecution’s case apart. When we get to trial, I love that I get to stand and be the voice for our clients, telling their stories, and defending them against what can feel like an overwhelming government force.

In my free time I love going to the gym, reading, and I’m a huge movie buff. I spend most of my downtime doing activities with my wife and dog. I love doing all types of physical activities like hiking, rock climbing, and boxing. I’m also a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, BEAR DOWN!

I knew I had to work at this firm. The way they practice law is different from any other firm I’ve ever seen. Lawyers as a whole have an obligation to “zealously advocate” for their clients and no one does that better than the people at Gallian Firm. Whereas most law firms only care about getting as many clients and as much money as possible, the people here truly care about the clients. The amount of attention and compassion they put into every single case is astounding and goes well above what you would find at most law firms. I am blessed to have been hired here and honored to serve a part of this team.