About Colin Arthur
Colin Arthur Hardacre studied law at Southwestern University School of Law. He arrived at law school after other studies and life experiences that shaped an interest in courtroom work and written advocacy. At Southwestern he refined skills that would carry through a practice that spans state and federal courts.
He is admitted to practice in California and before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for both the Ninth and Sixth Circuits. Those admissions reflect a practice that often touches on federal questions and appellate procedure. Over the years he has taken cases through written briefing and oral argument, and he has worked with clients on matters that require careful attention to appellate standards and federal rules.
Hardacre’s work combines trial-level litigation and appellate handling. He prepares briefs, manages records on appeal, and argues in courts when the record and law call for it. He also spends time on the research and drafting that appellate matters demand. That mix of tasks means long days at the office and frequent deadlines for filings and replies. Clients have relied on him to keep complex procedural calendars on track and to present concise legal positions to judges.
He operates The Law Offices of Colin A. Hardacre. The practice has a compact structure, which allows him to take direct responsibility for case strategy and client communications. He oversees filings, supervises discovery when needed, and guides clients through the appeals process. The office handles work that moves between state court dockets and federal appellate panels, and that requires a steady attention to both procedural detail and persuasive legal writing.
Outside the courtroom, Hardacre has balanced a caseload that reflects the realities of appellate practice. He has worked with colleagues and experts where matters required additional factual or technical input. He has also worked to streamline briefing and to anticipate procedural hurdles before they arise. His day-to-day practice emphasizes clear deadlines, precise record-keeping, and careful argument construction. He currently practices at The Law Offices of Colin A. Hardacre, where he handles matters in federal appellate courts, including the Ninth and Sixth Circuits, and in California state courts.
