Daniel Hilf

Daniel Hilf is a criminal defense attorney with the Law Offices of Hilf & Hilf in Troy, Michigan. He represents people accused of misdemeanors, serious felonies, traffic offenses, and federal crimes. His work covers matters in district, circuit, juvenile, and appellate courts. Since being licensed in 1996, he has handled thousands of criminal cases and participated in more than 100 completed jury trials involving a wide range of allegations.

Daniel earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1991 and a J.D. from Detroit College of Law in 1996. During law school, he worked as chief judicial law clerk to Judge Steven N. Andrews of Michigan’s Sixth Circuit Court. He is admitted in Michigan and before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. That judicial experience contributes to his understanding of trial preparation and courtroom practice.

Daniel has defended cases involving armed robbery, criminal sexual conduct, major controlled substance violations, domestic violence, retail fraud, and traffic-related allegations. His court experience includes seeking charge reductions, dismissals, and not-guilty verdicts. He has represented people from many professional backgrounds and has handled charges carrying substantial prison exposure. The Oakland County Circuit Court has recognized him as a level-one attorney for capital offense appointments.

Daniel Hilf has mentored newer criminal defense lawyers and lectured through the Oakland County Bar Association. He contributed a 2013 publication on jury selection and received criminal trial and defense recognitions from several professional organizations. His experience in serious cases informs an emphasis on preparation, evidence analysis, and clear presentation of the defense. He continues to represent clients whose freedom and future may depend on contested criminal proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Offices of Hilf & Hilf
• Member, State Bar of Michigan (1996)
• Member, United States District Court for Eastern District of Michigan (1998)

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Detroit College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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