Michael D. Hills

Michael D. Hills

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kalamazoo, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime

425 S. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 27 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1998

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana

State: Indiana

Temporary Admission

No misconduct found

Location

Hills at Law, P.C.

425 S. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007

Hills At Law, P.C.

115 West Main St., Suite A, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

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Michael D. Hills's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Alexandra | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An honest and fair 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...th the breathalyzer. I contacted Mike again and again he was very honest and stated that he could promise nothing . Mike went above and beyond and helped me prove that the machine was faulty. Mike made me feel welcome and like a human not a vicious person like so many others because I made mistakes over a decade before. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an honest attorney that will be upfront, honest and treat you with respect. A big thank you to him and his team!

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney - experienced & a winner!

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

LIFESAVER

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...ure I knew what was going on. Me and my family are forever grateful.

Posted by Patrick | November 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic

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...d was able to get my charges reduced. There’s nothing more I could have asked of him, will highly recommend him to any family or friends needing a lawyer in the future.

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Michael D. Hills's Lawyer Endorsements

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Heath Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Samuel Silverman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Mike Hills is one of the best criminal attorneys in Michigan in my opinion. I endorse him 100%."

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Gary Springstead

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Heath Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner, Hills Law Offices

1998 - 1998

Clerk, Clerkship For Judge A. Beach

Associations

2009 - Present

Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals

Board Member

2006 - Present

Kalamazoo Drug Treatment Court Policy Council

Board Member

2000 - Present

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM)

Member

2000 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1998 - Present

Federal Bar Association - Western District of Michigan

2008 - 2009

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

President-Elect

2002 - 2004

Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association

President

2001 - 2002

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Vice President

Education

1998

Michigan State University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

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