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Your Satisfaction Is Our Specialty

ZEALOUS

We are in an adversarial system and we come ready to fight.

RESPONSIVE

Our clients are our priority. Your questions & concerns will be answered promptly.

ETHICAL

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional conduct.

Michael D. Hills

Michael D. Hills

Criminal Defense Attorney, Partner

  • Admitted to Michigan Bar 1998
  • Cum laude distinction, Michigan State University School of Law
  • Kalamazoo Drug Court Policy Counsel Defense Advisor, Policy board
  • Kalamazoo Bar Association, 2002 – 2004 (Past President)
  • Michigan Bar & Federal Bar Associations
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (member)
JAMES D. HILLS

JAMES D. HILLS

Former Prosecutor & Worked in the Judge Advocate General’s Office, Fort Benning, GA

  • Valparaiso School of Law: Juris Doctor 1965
  • Western Michigan University: Bachelor of Arts 1962
  • Admitted to practice in all Michigan courts, United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio
JESSICA E. LAFOND

JESSICA E. LAFOND

Criminal Defense Attorney, Partner

  • DePaul University College of Law: JD – Juris Doctor
  • Michigan State University: BA – Bachelor
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
  • Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association, Vice President
  • Kalamazoo County OWI Court (Specialty Court), Defense Attorney Representative
Justin R. Workman

Justin R. Workman

Criminal Defense Attorney

  • Michigan Bar Association
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
  • Kalamazoo County Bar Association
  • Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association
CODY S. CRANE

CODY S. CRANE

Criminal Defense Attorney

  • J.D. – Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Grand Rapids, MI
  • B.S. – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association – Member, President (2016 – 2017)
  • Kalamazoo County Bar Association – Member, Board of Directors (2015-2021)
  • Coach – Kalamazoo Central Mock Trial Team (2016-2019)
LUCY J. DEHAAN

LUCY J. DEHAAN

Criminal Defense Attorney

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Kalamazoo County Bar Association – Speaker Series Committee Member
  • Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association – Member
KAITLIN M LOCKE

KAITLIN M LOCKE

Criminal Defense Attorney

  • Michigan Bar Association
  • Berrien County Bar Association
  • Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
  • Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association
ANTHONY J. DEAGOSTINO

ANTHONY J. DEAGOSTINO

Criminal Defense Attorney

  • Michigan Bar Association
  • Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
  • Kalamazoo County Bar Association
  • Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association
CHRISTIN J. MEHRTENS-CARLIN

CHRISTIN J. MEHRTENS-CARLIN

Criminal Defense Attorney

  • Michigan Bar Association
  • Kalamazoo County Bar Association
  • Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association
  • Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
  • Kalamazoo Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
  • Pennsylvania Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Thank you for the positive reviews

The Hills law firm is better than good, to say the least. I have had the pleasure of retaining Both Jessica Lafond and just recently Mike Hills. They handled the business and are very professional and personable. If you ever have any problems; just do yourself a favor and run for the HILLS 🏃 🏃 🏃......... CASE DISMISSED........

Jon W.

5.0
2019-07-25T17:25:11+00:00

Jon W.

The Hills law firm is better than good, to say the least. I have had the pleasure of retaining Both Jessica Lafond and just recently Mike Hills. They handled the business and are very professional and personable. If you ever have any problems; just do yourself a favor and run for the HILLS 🏃 🏃 🏃......... CASE DISMISSED........
If you need a lawyer, you want someone with both professional experience and expertise, and who takes a personal interest in his client. Mike Hill is outstanding at both the professional and the personal aspects of his work, and would be one of the best, a world-class lawyer no matter where he practiced law. His clients are fortunate he decided to practice in the Kalamazoo area. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Corey H.

5.0
2019-02-18T07:46:47+00:00

Corey H.

If you need a lawyer, you want someone with both professional experience and expertise, and who takes a personal interest in his client. Mike Hill is outstanding at both the professional and the personal aspects of his work, and would be one of the best, a world-class lawyer no matter where he practiced law. His clients are fortunate he decided to practice in the Kalamazoo area. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Where to start! Mike Hills is amazing. My wife and I were facing some major life changes. Mike was able to get my federal charge reduced down to almost nothing. During the whole process he was there for my family, always willing to talk and answer all my questions. Worth every penny! He truly does care. Thanks Mike!!

Robert M.
5.0
2019-02-18T07:46:08+00:00
Robert M.
Where to start! Mike Hills is amazing. My wife and I were facing some major life changes. Mike was able to get my federal charge reduced down to almost nothing. During the whole process he was there for my family, always willing to talk and answer all my questions. Worth every penny! He truly does care. Thanks Mike!!
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