Hillary strives to thoroughly understand and address each of her clients’ concerns. Hillary’s motivation for attending law school was to be a voice for those who could not speak for themselves and to help her community members navigate our legal system. She chose to attend Notre Dame Law School because she resonated with their motto, to educate a different kind of lawyer, and because she views the practice of law as a service to others in furtherance of the cause of justice. During law school, Hillary explored her commitment to serving the public by helping community members establish and operate non-profit organizations and by serving as a law clerk for Michigan judges.
After law school, Hillary continued to cultivate her interest in the Michigan court system by serving the Michigan Court of Appeals as a Research Attorney. As Hillary continued to develop her strong legal analysis and writing skills, she found that her most compelling cases were the ones involving family law. Hillary has compassion for people and a conscientious approach to problem-solving, which helps her effectively respond to her clients’ needs.
When Hillary is not in the office, you can find her exploring walking trails with her dog, discovering local restaurants and coffee shops, and appreciating the seasonal activities that Grand Rapids and West Michigan offer. Hillary also enjoys gardening, coaching for Grand Rapids swim teams, and volunteering at a local humane society.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
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- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
- ID Number: P82909
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- English: Spoken, Written
- French: Spoken, Written
- Associate Attorney
- Kraayeveld Law Offices, P.C.
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- Our Grand Rapids family lawyers help clients with divorce, child support and custody disputes. The attorneys on our team work with clients as a team to ease the stress and obtain the best possible results.
- Research Attorney
- Michigan Court of Appeals
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- Legal Extern
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
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- Certified Legal Intern
- Notre Dame Community Development Clinic
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- Summer Law Clerk
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
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- Summer Associate
- MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton
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- University of Notre Dame
- J.D. (2018) | Law
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- Allegheny College
- B.A. (2015) | Environmental Studies; French
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Activities: Swim team
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- Grand Rapids Bar Association
- Member
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- State Bar of Michigan # P82909
- Member
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