JUSTIN R. WORKMAN


Justin R. Workman

Criminal Defense Attorney

425 S Westnedge Ave,
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.373.5430
jworkman@hillslawoffice.com

FORMER KALAMAZOO COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Justin Workman was born and raised in Kalamazoo and briefly left the area to obtain his Juris Doctorate at the University of Akron School of Law. After graduation, Justin moved back to Kalamazoo and began serving as an Assistant Prosecutor for Kalamazoo County. Justin recently resigned his position to join Hills Law and is a member in good standing of the Michigan Bar.


OVERVIEW

Mr. Workman has exclusively practiced criminal law since becoming licensed in 2015. He has experience in all criminal charges ranging from minor misdemeanors like drug possession and drunk driving to serious felonies like armed robbery and homicide. Unlike other criminal defense attorneys, Workman is intimately knowledgeable about the inner workings of the criminal justice system due to his prior experience as a prosecutor and brings a unique perspective and effective voice to individuals accused of crimes.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY:

  • Michigan Bar Association
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
  • Kalamazoo County Bar Association
  • Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Limited exclusively to Criminal Defense

EDUCATION

  • Western Michigan University, College of Arts and Sciences – Dual Degrees in Organizational Communication and Criminal Justice
  • University of Akron School of Law – Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude

BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS

  • State of Michigan

JUDICIAL INTERNSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS

  • Judicial Extern for Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor