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Attorney Jessica E. LaFond grew up in Watervliet, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2010 with two Bachelor's Degrees, Political Science - Prelaw and Spanish. Subsequently, she earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 2013.
While living in Chicago, Illinois, Jessica was a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Jesse Reyes at the Circuit Court of Cook County and a Law Clerk for the Chicago Board of Education's Law Department. Also during law school, Jessica was a clinical student with DePaul University College of Law's Poverty Clinic.
Jessica began as a Law Clerk with Hills at Law, P.C. in September of 2013 and was hired as an Associate Attorney of the firm when she was admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan in 2014. Jessica's practice is limited to Criminal Defense and its tangential areas, which include Driver's License Restoration, Motions to Set Aside Convictions (Expungements), Petitions for Discontinuation of Sex Offender Registration, Criminal Forfeiture, Restitution, and Personal Protection Order matter. She has focused her efforts and skills on these areas exclusively since joining Hills at Law, P.C.
Jessica is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
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115 W. Main Street, Suite A, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022
425 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007-5051
31 Client Reviews
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Posted by Paul H. | July 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Experience
It was a smooth easy going process all the way through. Her and her assistant were wonderful to work with and did a great job representing me. I began with 1 Felony and 3 Misdemeanors and ended up waking away with only 1 Misdemeanor which was dropped down to a lesser charge than it originally was. Y...
Posted by Amanda | September 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
HIGHLY recommend Jessica LaFond
In December of 2019 just shortly before Christmas I was arrested for a first offense OWI, and I was devastated. Being a nurse I was terrified that I would lose my license. Jessica LaFond with Hills Law Offices came highly recommended by a close friend, and thank god I went that route. From the very b...
Posted by Shane | December 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent
I was arrested for my first OWI in August of 2018. Things were a bit daunting given there was marijuana (before it was legal) in my car and an open beer can. She filed several motions and albeit, it took 1 year and 4 months (namely because of the courts being back logged). But all of her hard wor...
Posted by Jazmyne | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
2 possible felony possession charges
I was originally facing a felony possession charge and a misdemeanor 3rd degree retail fraud. My grandma contacted Jessica right away. A little while later I got caught up with a 2nd possible possession charge. Jessica and Hills law firm had my back completely and were always there to reassure my gra...
Posted by Brittany | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
She got my case dismissed
She did her job.! She got my case dismissed .! I would highly recommend her!!
"Jessica is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney. She is extremely thorough and attentive to her clients. I highly recommend her for any criminal defense matters."
"I've worked side by side with Jessica for years. She is a meticulous preparer, and simply stated, one of the best trial attorneys there is. You cannot go wrong with her by your side on a criminal matter."
"I wholeheartedly endorse attorney Jessica LaFond as a criminal defense trial attorney. I have seen her impressive trial skills in action. I also regularly see her defending her clients in the district and circuit courts of Kalamazoo County and throughout southwestern Michigan."
"Jessica's ability to passionately advocate for her clients is unmatched. She is aggressive, compassionate, and extremely intelligent. Jessica deeply cares about the pursuit of justice for each one of her clients. I highly endorse Jessica LaFond as a criminal defense attorney."
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2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 40 Under 40, Moody on the Market
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Dean's Assistantship - Michigan Policy Network, Michigan State University
2020 - Present
Partner, Hills at Law, P.C.
2014 - Present
Associate Attorney, Hills Law Office
2013 - 2014
Law Clerk, Hills at Law, P.C.
2012 - 2012
Judicial Extern, The Circuit Court of Cook County
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Chicago Board of Education
2021 - Present
Berrien County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2016 - Present
St. Joseph County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Kalamazoo County OWI Court (Specialty Court)Defense Attorney Representative
2014 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2014 - Present
Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers AssociationPast President
2014 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of MichiganMember
2014 - Present
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2020 - 2021
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationSecretary
2018 - 2023
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2016 - 2018
Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President
2015 - 2016
Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Bachelor's
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
Should I contact my probation officer to tell him of the situation, and if so, what should I say?
06 Dec 2015
Impaired driving reduced to careless driving in Michigan. Should arrest record remain?
20 Nov 2015
I was pulled over for speeding, but was not asked to sign anything. Does this mean I was only warned?
30 Oct 2015