Kent County, Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyers


All it takes is one interaction with the police to change your life forever. To mitigate the impact that criminal charges can have on your future, you need to contact a Kent County criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. In southwest Michigan, you can turn to the lawyers at Hills at Law, P.C. to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome.

Our attorneys represent clients throughout Kent County who face need representation for:

Whether you’re facing misdemeanor or felony charges in Kent County, the consequences of a conviction can be far-reaching, affecting all areas of your life. As criminal defense attorneys, it’s our job to find a way to minimize that impact.

Drunk Driving in Kent County

In 2014, Kent County ranked 4th in the state of Michigan for OWPD and OUIL arrests. If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence—or a related crime—in Kent County, you need to contact an attorney immediately. Hills at Law is a name you can trust when it comes to criminal defense throughout southwest Michigan.

Facing Criminal Charges within Kent County? Contact Hills Law Today

You cannot successfully navigate the criminal justice system alone. If you’ve been charged with a crime, or if you worry you will be, contact a Hills at Law attorney as soon as possible. Our lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience—let our experience help you.

Kent County Officials

Kent – Grand Rapids
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49503
Sheriff: Michael LaJoye-Young, 701 Ball Ave, NE
Pros. Atty. : Christopher R. Becker 161-632-6710
82 Ionia Ave NW, Ste 450

DISTRICT 61

Kent County Court Website

David J. Butler (P27432)
Chief Judge Pro Tem
616-632-5653

Jeanine N. LaVille (P29139)
616-632-5670

Nicholas S. Ayoub
616-632-5679

Jennifer L. Faber
616-632-5660

Kimberly A. Schaefer
616-632-5668

Steven Brunin
Magistrate
616-632-5654

Kent County Courthouse, 3200-A
180 Ottawa Ave NW
Grand Rapids, 49503

DISTRICT 62A

Steven M. Timmers (P41968)

Chief Judge Pablo Cortes (P53757)

2650 DeHoop Ave, SW
Wyoming, 49509
616-257-9814

DISTRICT 62B

William G. Kelly (P25380)
Chief Judge
616-698-9310

4740 Walma Ave SE
Kentwood, 49512

DISTRICT 63

Sara J. Smolenski, Chief Judge
Jeffrey J. O’Hara, Judge
63 rd District Court
1950 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
616-632-7770

17th CIRCUIT

Mark A Trusock
Chief Judge
616-632-5008

Terrance J. Ackert
Judge
616-632-5091

Curt A. Benson
Judge
616-632-5012

Paul J. Denenfield
Judge
616-532-5032

Christina Elmore
Judge
616-632-5214

Kathleen A. Feeney
Judge
616-632-5087

Patricia D. Gardner
Judge
616-632-5070

G. Patrick Hillary
Judge
616-632-5206

Deborah L. McNabb
Judge
616-632-5219

George J. Quist
Judge
616-632-5076

J. Joseph Rossi
Judge
616-632-5020

Paul J. Sullivan
Judge
616-632-5099

Christopher P. Yates
Judge
616-632-5026

Daniel V. Zemaitis
Judge
616-632-5203

180 Ottawa Ave. NW. Grand Rapids 49503

Probation Dept
616-632-5920

DISTRICT COURTS BY COUNTIES AND LOCALITIES COVERED

COUNTY/LocalitiesDISTRICT
KENT59,61,62A, 62B, 63-1st Div, 63-2nd Div