Jessica Elizabeth LaFond

Jessica Elizabeth LaFond

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Benton Harbor, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +2 more

115 W. Main Street, Suite A, Benton Harbor, MI

About Jessica

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 11 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2014

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Hills At Law, P.C.

115 W. Main Street, Suite A, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

Hills at Law, P.C.

425 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007-5051

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Jessica Elizabeth LaFond's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Amazing!

Jessica is not only an amazing lawyer but an amazing human being as well. She was very professional and compassionate regarding my issue. She helped walk me through every step that I needed to take in order to resolve my situation. I can never thank her enough for the positive way she handled my prob...lem.

Posted by Sarah | September 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best

I’ve had a great experience all around with Jessica. She is also very highly thought of in the Kalamazoo Court (that’s where my case was). I started with a different attorney in her office but switched to Jessica due to the other one moving. It took 2 years for my case to be seen in a court room beca...use of Covid and Jessica never failed to keep me up to date. I was a complete mess over my mistake and Jessica reassured that she would do all that she could. I got the best outcome possible, 100% recommend!!! I fail to mention that she was in the court room up until the day before giving birth, she’s awesome.

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...eginning she was kind, compassionate, and listened without judgment. The entire process was overwhelming but she was so calm and reassuring the whole way. By The end of February Jessica had my case reduced to careless driving with minimal fees. I was ecstatic as this meant that I did not have to report this for my nursing license. Jessica took care of everything from the very beginning, kept me updated the whole way through with quick responses to all of my calls and emails. Jessica got me the BEST possible outcome I could have hoped for. I will forever be grateful to Jessica LaFond, and I HIGHLY recommend her!

Posted by Jessie | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Jessica LaFond denonstrates what all lawyers should be

Ia year ago I got an OWI (operating while intoxicated), driving with a high blood alcohol level (BAC), as well as attempted assault. The attempted assault was a bogus chage. I’ll share a little bit of my story...I’m a Navy Vet and I have ptsd do to Military Sexual Trauma (MST)...this all happens beca...use I slid off the road, mind you I didn’t hit anything and I didn’t do any damage to my vehicle and I did not have my phone so I go out to get help as I was walking I kept feeling like someone was following me which triggered my PTSD and I started having a panic attack before the police showed up and My drunken is causing the panic attack and paranoia was getting worse and I was becoming more disoriented. I tried to leave the hospital and got tackled by four men. So yes I did what any woman who is a victim of MST would do and I was pulling away and trying to get free I remember I kept saying your just like them “your just like them” and the four male officers hog carried me to a bed where I was then put into 4point restraints and medically sedated. And I’ll admit I did try to spit in a nurse but in my defense she was cutting off my clothes without permission and exposing my breast to all four male officers in the room. Anyways that’s how I got my assault charge... Jessica LaFond was a gift sent from God to help guide me through this. I feel very fourtunate to have had her as my lawyer and I would recomend her to anyone. She not only helped me but she also never judged me or my mistakes. She treated me like a human being with compassion and Her kind heart as well as the emotional support Jessica provided throughout my court case was truly selfless. Jessica was willing to take my case to court and and was honest and realalistic with me throughout all of this. Jessica explained that I would more than likely get charged with something for the OWI and our hope was to get the attempted assault charge dismissed. She fought for me in the court room and was well educated on my story and medical history. Jessica let me help pick the jury and gave me a note pad to write down anything I thought was important. Jessica kept me up to date on everything that was happening and advised me on the different payment options between a DUI and driving with a blood alcohol. She answered any questions I had and let me voice my concerns even if they were repetitive. Jessica LaFond is a role model that all lawyers should look upto and strive to be. This woman is truly amazing and a badass!!!

Posted by Lyle Carter Simpson | December 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I'm Fond of LaFond!!!

Every step of the way she was insightful, kind, attentive, and very hard working. My case was very unique and actually had a negative stigma to it. She showed a great deal of professionalism by not judging to early, but sticking to the facts of the case and also taking into account the content of my ...character. As a result we won my case and I will be forever be grateful for Jessica LaFond!!!

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Jessica Elizabeth LaFond's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mackenzie Mayer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Becket Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Robert Andretz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ronald Chapman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2021 - Present

Berrien County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

St. Joseph County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Kalamazoo County OWI Court (Specialty Court)

Defense Attorney Representative

2014 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2014 - Present

Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association

Past President

2014 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2014 - Present

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2020 - 2021

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Secretary

2018 - 2023

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Board Member

2016 - 2018

Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association

Vice President

2015 - 2016

Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association

Secretary

Education

2013

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Michigan State University

Bachelor's

Languages

English

Spanish

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