Criminal Defense

Super Lawyers
Hills Law Office's Kalamazoo criminal defense attorneys have been protecting Michigan citizens' rights for over four decades. Our experience covers the criminal defense spectrum from misdemeanors such as drunk driving, domestic violence, and possession of marijuana to felonies such as criminal sexual conduct, murder, and delivery of drugs, and every crime in between.
We aggressively defend individuals and organizations in a wide variety of criminal matters at every stage of the defense. Our Kalamazoo criminal defense attorney firm protects and defends clients in State and Federal courts in Kalamazoo and throughout southwest Michigan.
Our attorneys' Michigan criminal defense specialties include:
Our southwest Michigan trial lawyers are committed to providing clients with personalized representation. We work together with our staff and investigators to provide superior criminal defense representation. Our depth of experience in handling even the most complicated matters qualifies us to handle your defense, no matter what type of criminal charges are involved. We defend our clients at every stage of the process: from before charges are issued, through the trial process, and, when necessary, through the appellate process.
Driver's License Restoration
Jerry Hopkins
- Hearing Officer for the Michigan Secretary of State for 30 years.
- Presided over thousands of Drivers License Appeals.
- Now Mr. Hopkins can put his knowledge and experience to work for you.
Hills Law Office provides expert driver's license restoration services. Attorney Jerry Hopkins heads our drivers license restoration and reinstatement division, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to the role. Mr. Hopkins served as a hearing official with the Michigan Secretary of State for over 30 years, and has presided over thousands of license restoration hearings. This, along with his many years of private law practice, make Mr. Hopkins a leading authority on driver's license restoration and reinstatement.
If you have been accused of any crime or have otherwise been contacted by police or threatened with prosecution, and are in need of a Kalamazoo criminal defense lawyer, contact Hills Law—we can help.
Jim and Mike pose for a photo after completing some renovations on their historic building in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Under Investigation?
If you think that you are under criminal investigation and police are questioning you, do not wait to be charged before hiring a criminal defense attorney. By obtaining representation during the investigation process, our experienced criminal defense lawyers can often prevent charges from being filed in the first place.
By retaining the services of one of our criminal defense attorneys before you are charged or arrested, you'll have the advantage of a lawyer with expertise in the area of criminal defense that pertains to your defense, and who is thoroughly familiar with Michigan's criminal code.
The sooner you seek a defense lawyer, the better your attorneys can protect you. Don't wait to be arrested, and don't wait to be charged—let us help you now.
Southwest Michigan Counties Served
Hills Law Offices' criminal defense attorneys represent clients in State and Federal courts throughout nine southwest Michigan counties, including:
- Kalamazoo County, MI
- Van Buren County, MI
- Calhoun County, MI
- Allegan County, MI
- Barry County, MI
- St. Joseph County, MI
- Cass County, MI
- Berrien County, MI
- Kent County, MI
If you think you are going to be involved in criminal proceedings in any of these Michigan counties, contact us today for the most experienced aggressive criminal defense attorneys in Michigan.









