Mikayla S. Hamilton - a Grand Rapids, Michigan (MI) Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 10/27/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense

Attorney Information

Overview

Mikayla S. Hamilton is a zealous advocate for her clients both in and outside the courtroom. She brings a unique perspective as a former Assistant Corporation Counsel defending Chicago Police Officers and the City of Chicago in civil rights suits. Mikayla now defends individuals and corporations in various federal and state criminal charges, including white-collar crime, drug and firearms charges, police misconduct, OWIs, domestic violence, and sex crimes. She also represents complainants and respondents in Title IX sexual assault investigations and school misconduct cases.

Awards and Honors

Awards

Super Lawyers® Selectees

Mikayla S. Hamilton included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40
Grand Rapids Magazine – Top Lawyers Award, Criminal Defense
Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Lawyers
Recognized as Super Lawyers Rising Star

Other Sources of Feedback About Mikayla S. Hamilton

Included on the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude

Non Legal Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

Trial Attorney, Partner | Head of Police Defense Practice

Past Positions

Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago Department of Law

Classes and Seminars

PORAC LDF Keynote Speaker
Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Guest Presenter at Expert Witness Symposium
MSP Tri-Annual Meeting, Keynote Speaker
Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) New Recruit Training
PORAC LDF / Axon AI Training and Roundtable Policy Discussions

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Illinois
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

Other Affiliations

Michigan Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
Korean American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association, West Michigan
Michigan Supreme Court Model Jury Instruction Committee
Women’s White Collar Defense Association
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association

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Grand Rapids, MI

60 Monroe Center St. NW
#500
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Mikayla S. Hamilton - Grand Rapids, MI