About Us

Director

Richard E. Hillary

Attorneys

• Donald C. Pebley
• Alida J. Bryant
• Valerie A. Foster
• Brett A. Stevenson
• Christine M. Tober
• John L. Grace III
• Norman F. Miller
• Jonathan M. W. Schildgen
• Laura M. Joyce
• Kellen A. Dotson
• Michael L. Anderson
• Marcus T. Chmiel

All charged felonies initiate in one of several district courts in Kent County. These include:

• 61st District Court (Grand Rapids) located at 180 Ottawa Ave NW
• 59th District Court (Walker) located at 4343 Remembrance Rd. NW
• 59G District Court (Grandville) located at 3161 Wilson Ave SW
• 62 A District Court (Wyoming) located at 2650 DeHoop Ave SW
• 62 B District Court (Kentwood) located at 4740 Walma SE
• 63rd District Court (Rockford/Cascade) located at 1950 East Beltline NE

In the event probable cause is proven that a felony was committed and the charged defendant committed the felony, the various District Courts will send all cases to the 17th Judicial Court located at 180 Ottawa Ave NW in Grand Rapids MI for final resolution.

This office sponsors a Defenders Clinic whereby our attorneys are assisted by Thomas M. Cooley Law Students. These students assist the attorneys in legal research, interviewing witnesses, summarizing police reports and evidence, and generally assisting the attorneys in case preparation. This has proven beneficial to the student, the attorney, and most importantly the defendant.