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Michael Hills is a graduate of Michigan State University School of Law, where he graduated with a cum laude distinction. After graduation, Hills served as a law clerk for Circuit Court Judge Harry A. Beach in Allegan County, Michigan After serving his year clerkship for Judge Beach, Hills opened his own practice in Kalamazoo Michigan. Mr. Hills’ practice is limited to criminal defense and has been since the first client walked through the door. Hills is a member in good standing of the Michigan Bar and the Federal Western District of Michigan.
Mr. Hills is an active member of the Kalamazoo Trial Lawyers Association and served as the organization’s president from 2002 to 2004. Hills is also an active member of the Kalamazoo Bar Association’s Board, serving on multiple committees. Other memberships include the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Hills serves on the policy board for the Kalamazoo Drug Court and is an active participant in planning sessions for the Drug Court in Kalamazoo.
Mr. Hills’ experience runs the full gamut of the criminal spectrum. He has handled numerous murder cases, a multitude of minor in possession of alcohol charges, and everything in between, including both state and federal charges. Hills has extensive experience handling cases before formal charges are filed, as well as through trial and through the appeals process.
Mike loves the water, either on top of it skiing or underwater scuba diving/snorkeling/spearfishing. He is also an amatuer orchardist and maintains a small orchard where he forces his family to labor!
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Acquired: 1998
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425 S. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
115 West Main St., Suite A, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022
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Posted by Alexandra | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Mike Hills represented me to get my license restored. He was very upfront and honest about my situation. He guided me every step of the way. He was successful in getting my license restored. After a few months I received a letter in the mail that my license was being revoked again for a violation wi...
Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Mike has 25 plus years of experience & knows how to win. I can say this first hand as he was my attorney. He will not let you down. He is charismatic & caring - which is a plus to his client & in the courtroom. A+++
Posted by Jeff | June 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mike checks all the boxes your looking for. Used him twice now and couldn't be happier. I recommend him to anybody asking for the best lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was thrown into a serious and life changing situation but with Michael's professional expertise and knowledge he helped me navigate a process I had never gone through before.While also finding a lifesaving resolution. He was very thorough with communication,upfront with everything and always made s...
Posted by Patrick | November 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Nothing but GREAT things to say about mike. Throughout the entire 3 month process he was up front and honest with what needed to be completed and what the realistic outcomes were. I appreciated mikes honesty throughout the entirety of the process. Although it wasn’t likely, mike did an amazing job an...
"I litigated against Mike many times when I served as a Federal prosecutor, including during an arson conspiracy trial. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients - aggressive but measured, responsive, with a great courtroom presence."
"I endorse this lawyer.Mike Hills is one of the best criminal attorneys in Michigan in my opinion. I endorse him 100%."
"Mike Hills is a very good attorney. He spots the legal issues quickly, defends his clients aggressively and isn't afraid to go to trial. I have worked with him on several, complex federal criminal cases and he gets good results for his clients. He also happens to be a very nice guy. You can't go wrong hiring Mike."
Criminal defense lawyer
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
1998 - Present
Owner, Hills Law Offices
1998 - 1998
Clerk, Clerkship For Judge A. Beach
2009 - Present
Michigan Association of Drug Court ProfessionalsBoard Member
2006 - Present
Kalamazoo Drug Treatment Court Policy CouncilBoard Member
2000 - Present
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM)Member
2000 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1998 - Present
Federal Bar Association - Western District of Michigan
2008 - 2009
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2002 - 2004
Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
2001 - 2002
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationVice President
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
2023
2022
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