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Maxwell A. Hills
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Biography
Mr. Hills founded the Hills Law Group in 2015. To the legal marketplace, Max brings enthusiasm, perspective, and integrity. Mr. Hills left large firm practice to offer his clients unique representation that is solely focused on their interests. For more information, please contact the Hills Law Group today.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 175-500 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Hills Law Group
2601 Main Street, Suite 1300, Irvine, CA, 92614
Hills Law Group South County Office
30211 Avenida De Las Banderas, Suite 200, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688
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Maxwell A. Hills's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 22 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Dana | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The *BEST* attorney out there
My friend recommended me to Hills Law Group, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of professionals to help us. Maxwell and his team were able to help settle our case quickly and efficiently. He answered emails very promptly and it put me at ease that I could depend on him for my concerns. ...
Posted by Lillian | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest and Helpful!!
This law firm is amazing! I can't be more thankful to have came across Max and his team. He definitely exceeding my expectations and was so honest and reliable throughout my divorce. He is affordable and trustworthy! 100 stars from me!
Posted by Douglas | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Lawyer!
I only have great things to say about Max and his team. They took me out of a very dark place in my life during my divorce and supported me in every way! Max knew everything and made me feel comfortable in all the changes that were going to happen! Everything turned out how I wanted it to and I cant ...
Posted by Steven | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest & Affordable
Maxwell provided excellent service! His honesty from the start is what made me positive that I wanted to hire him to represent me. It all turned out the best it could have and I’m thankful for Max and his team! I’m very satisfied with his techniques and would recommend him to anyone in need of a divo...
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Trustworthy
Max Hills is very resourceful and a great attorney! He is excellent in his practice and guided me every step of the way during my divorce. I am so glad a friend referred me to him and now I refer him to anyone in need. You will be very satisfied if you hire him, he won't let you down!
Maxwell A. Hills's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Max Hills and the excellent service he provides his clients. Max and I discussed one of my client's situations and he provided an excellent recommendation."
"Mr. Hills is one of the best (if not the best) Family law attorneys in Orange County. His professionalism and dedication to his clients are second to none. I endorse Mr. Hills."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maxwell is a very conscientous family law attorney whom I entrust with many of my referrals."
"I highly recommend Maxwell Hills. He is an excellent attorney, with the highest ethical standards, and does a great job for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer him matters."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Max Hills is a great person, and an even better attorney. Since our law school days, he has been nothing but caring, meticulous in his work, and a pleasure to know. Now, as an attorney, he brings his attention to detail and wonderful personality to his clients and gives them his all. I highly recommend Mr. Hills and Hills Law Group for your family law needs."
"I have worked with Attorney Hills as the opposing counsel on two separate matters. He is extremely professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable of the law. It is very clear that he cares for his clients and is dedicated to his practice. I absolutely look forward to working with him on more matters in the future and I highly endorse him!"
"When you are looking for a family law attorney you need someone who can be compassionate and empathetic, but also a zealous advocate. Max Hills is that attorney."
"Max Hills is an excellent attorney who always puts the interests of his clients first and truly cares about the outcome of their cases."
"Max Hills is a very compassionate and knowledgeable family law attorney. He always puts his clients needs first, and he is first on my list of family law attorneys I refer my own clients to when the need comes up."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Excellence as Student Practitioner Award, Gillis Long Poverty Law Center
2012
Contributing Member, Loyola Technology Law Journal
2010
CALI - Civil Procedure, Loyola University
2009
Honor Roll, UC Irvine School of Social Sciences
2008
Honor Roll, UC Irvine School of Social Sciences
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Bremer, Whyte, Brown, & O'meara
2012 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Hughes & Hughes, LLP
2012 - 2012
Content Protection - Fox Group Legal, 20th Century Fox
2012 - 2012
Summer Clerkship, Mower, Carreon & Desai, LLP
2011 - 2011
Judicial Law Clerk, Us District Court Judge Jay C. Zainey
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, New Orleans District Atorney's Office
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney
Associations
2015 - Present
Newport Beach Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
The Haidee ClubMember
2015 - Present
BNIGroup Member
2015 - Present
Emerging Leaders NetworkingMember
2015 - Present
CENTER CLUBMember
2015 - Present
UC Irvine School of Social Sciences Attorney Alumni Mentorship ProgramCo-Founder
2014 - Present
Elite OCMember
2014 - Present
Orange County Entrepreneurs GroupMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2013 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Loyola Law and Technology JournalEditor
2012 - 2013
Gillis Long Poverty Law CenterStudent Practitioner
Sample of Legal Cases
A DOE v B DOE
SUCCESS RESULT FOR PARENT WISHING FOR MORE REASONABLE VISITATION
DOE v DOE
SUCCESSFUL RESULT FOR PARENT ATTEMPT TO KEEP CHILD AT PRIMARY RESIDENCE
Education
2013
Loyola Univ SOL
Juris Doctor
2009
Univ of California Irvine
Bachelors of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
UC IRVINE ALUMNI SPEAKER PANEL
CAREER PATHS: HOW TO GET TO HERE
2015
ALUMNI ASSOCATION EVENT
LEGAL FIELD AND ENTREPRENEURISM
Publications
2015
2015
Hills Law Group Blog
Custody and Visitation
2015
Hills Law Group Blog
Premarital Agreements
2015
Hills Law Group Blog
Child and Spousal Support
Languages
English
Activity
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