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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
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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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Posted by Dana | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
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 anonymous | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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!
Posted by Joe | May 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Affordable and listens
Mr Hills is one of a kind! He provided professional service with full knowledge of family law in my difficult case. I truly felt that Max's goal was to resolve the matter quickly because he cared about what was right. He was straight forward and due to his thorough knowledge about the specifics of ou...
Posted by Alisa | May 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Trustworthy Lawyer
Mr. Hills is a knowledgeable and well respected family law attorney who really cares for his clients and the outcome of their case. Divorces are already so tough to go through but Max and his team really made me feel like I wasn’t going through it alone. I highly recommend Max Hills and his team!
Posted by Megan | May 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Genuine and Trustworthy
'Where Victory is defined by You," Max really helped to make this true. He put me at ease with all my questions and made the process as swift and clean as possible. It's never easy going through a divorce, but Max and his team helped me get through all the legalities and have my utmost confidence in ...
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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