Overview

About John Martin Hilla

John Hilla is a Detroit-area consumer bankruptcy and criminal defense attorney who works to protect the rights of the individual within our legal system. A 2005 graduate of the Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, he also holds a Master’s degree in International & Comparative Law from the George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. He practiced in Washington, DC for two years after completing his education before deciding to return to his home in the Detroit area to advocate for the rights of individuals in southeast Michigan.

It John's philosophy that everyone deserves the same opportunities for justice and equal rights within our legal system. Regardless of your background or your needs, he will treat you with the respect you deserve and the attention you need. John doesn't believe in “small cases,” and he works hard to ensure that each of his clients are treated properly by the courts and opposing parties.

Practice Areas
Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
Owner, The Law Offices of John M. Hilla, PLLC2008-Current
Independent Legal Consultant, Various2006-2008
Law Clerk/Investigator, Mindell, Malin, Kutinsky, Stone, & Blatnikoff2003-2005
Intern, The Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office2002-2002
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
George Washington University Law School - George Washington UniversityInternational & Comparative LawLL.M2006
Wayne State University Law School - Wayne State UniversityLawJ.D2005
Wayne State UniversityEnglishB.A2000
Websites
Social Network Profiles
Legal Profiles
Jurisdictions
LocationYear Admitted
Michigan2006
District of Columbia2007
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Member, Michigan State BarCurrent
Member, District of Columbia Bar2007-Current
Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys2008-Current

Publications

Publications
TitlePublisherPublished
The Literary Effect of Sovereignty in International LawThe Widener Law ReviewNovember, 2008
Vol. XIV, Issue 1 (2008)
Draft Commentary for Art. 479 of the Provisional Kosovo Criminal Procedure CodeUS State Department in conjunction with George Washington UniversityDecember, 2005
The US Invasion of Iraq and Popular Consent in the Formation of Customary International LawThe Michigan International Lawyer2005

Blogs

Blogs
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  • December 4, 2009JohnHilla: If I Am Filing for Bankruptcy but My Spouse Is Not, Do I Need to Provide His or Her Income Information?: It is perf... http://bit.ly/8dMw3C
  • November 25, 2009JohnHilla: Can I Discharge My Medical Bills in Bankruptcy?: This seems an obvious question, but, as an article in today’s N... http://bit.ly/8HSKon
  • November 15, 2009JohnHilla: What Happens If I Declare Bankruptcy and am Listed as a Joint Account-Holder on Someone Else’s Bank Account?: Sev... http://bit.ly/3CgMIu
  • November 9, 2009JohnHilla: What Assets Should I Disclose to My Bankruptcy Attorney?: As a bankruptcy attorney, I’m constantly surprised by th... http://bit.ly/2QSsco
  • October 19, 2009JohnHilla: How Much Non-Consumer Debt Can I Discharge in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?: To file a personal Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your... http://bit.ly/2qn8mF
  • October 8, 2009JohnHilla: What Happens if My Creditors Keep Calling after I File my Bankruptcy Petition?: In Detroit, Michigan, where I p.. http://bit.ly/4mjFqv
Websites

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Twitter / JohnHilla
  • December 4, 2009JohnHilla: If I Am Filing for Bankruptcy but My Spouse Is Not, Do I Need to Provide His or Her Income Information?: It is perf... http://bit.ly/8dMw3C
  • November 25, 2009JohnHilla: Can I Discharge My Medical Bills in Bankruptcy?: This seems an obvious question, but, as an article in today’s N... http://bit.ly/8HSKon
  • November 15, 2009JohnHilla: What Happens If I Declare Bankruptcy and am Listed as a Joint Account-Holder on Someone Else’s Bank Account?: Sev... http://bit.ly/3CgMIu
  • November 9, 2009JohnHilla: What Assets Should I Disclose to My Bankruptcy Attorney?: As a bankruptcy attorney, I’m constantly surprised by th... http://bit.ly/2QSsco
  • October 19, 2009JohnHilla: How Much Non-Consumer Debt Can I Discharge in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?: To file a personal Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your... http://bit.ly/2qn8mF
  • October 8, 2009JohnHilla: What Happens if My Creditors Keep Calling after I File my Bankruptcy Petition?: In Detroit, Michigan, where I p.. http://bit.ly/4mjFqv
  • September 28, 2009JohnHilla: My Bankruptcy Hearing: What Should I Wear?: When you file bankruptcy in Detroit, you have decisions to make. Do.. http://bit.ly/vzyv7
  • September 22, 2009JohnHilla: Can I Be Fired for Declaring Bankruptcy?: Employers may not discriminate against employees who have filed for ba.. http://bit.ly/XUJHJ
  • September 9, 2009JohnHilla: How Is My Mobile-Home Handled in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?: Mobile or manufactured housing is handled roughly the .. http://bit.ly/rOL3f
  • August 5, 2009JohnHilla: Can I Keep My House if I File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?: I have touched upon this issue a few times before on th.. http://bit.ly/BLgIh
  • July 27, 2009JohnHilla: Can I Repay a Personal Loan to a Friend or Family Member before Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?: Following a Ch.. http://bit.ly/18J6SY
  • July 23, 2009JohnHilla: UNDER CONSTRUCTION: COME BACK & VISIT SOON!: http://bit.ly/V5DJf
  • July 23, 2009JohnHilla: How Long Will It Take to Rebuild my Credit after Bankruptcy?: While it is true that filing for bankruptcy is a s.. http://bit.ly/hZMnZ
  • July 3, 2009JohnHilla: Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer: Best of the Bankruptcy Basics: I began this blog only last December, and, although s.. http://tinyurl.com/n2t96p
  • June 1, 2009JohnHilla: How Long Does the Bankruptcy Process Take? What IS the Bankruptcy Process?: I have tended to write about somewha.. http://tinyurl.com/lukagb
  • May 29, 2009JohnHilla: Will My Utilities be Shut Off if I File for Bankruptcy?: Continuation of electrical, gas, water, and other basic.. http://tinyurl.com/l4zffb
  • May 25, 2009JohnHilla: What Happens to my Reverse Mortgage if I File Bankruptcy?: Real estate subject to a "reverse-mortgage̶.. http://tinyurl.com/p4nmdd
  • April 4, 2009JohnHilla: Prepping for a misdemeanor DV jury trial on Tuesday ...
  • April 3, 2009JohnHilla: Can I Discharge My Business Debts in a Personal Chapter 7?: Many people consider the possibility of bankruptcy a.. http://tinyurl.com/ckhmwq
  • March 31, 2009JohnHilla: Drafting a demand letter to recoup a client's garnished wages ...
  • March 25, 2009JohnHilla: Can Bankruptcy Stop Me from Being Evicted?: The "automatic stay" that goes into effect upon the fili.. http://tinyurl.com/d8japb

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The Law Offices of John M. Hilla, PLLC
2000 Town Center, Suite 1900
Southfield, MI, US 48075
 
Telephone: +1 (248) 246-2187