Jenifer Wicks

Jenifer Wicks

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 25% Federal Crime
    14 years
  • 25% Violent Crime
    14 years
  • 25% Criminal Defense
    14 years
  • 25% Appeals
    14 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • The Law Offices of Jenifer Wicks
    The Jenifer Building
    400 Seventh Street NW Suite 202
    Washington, DC 20004
    Office: 202-393-3004
    Fax: 202-478-0867
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Trial and Post- Conviction Attorney for Local and Federal Cases in DC and MD
Appellate Attorney in DC as well as Courts of Appeals for the 3rd, 4th, 11th and DC Circuits

I am a practicing attorney locally in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia and in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. I also pratice... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Top rated attorney !”

Posted by: DaVont, 11 months ago.

Client Review: One of the most attentive and knowledgeable attorneys in her field. As aggressive in her courtroom defense as she is compassionate with her clients.... more
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5 star rating

“She is a tiger!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Ms. Wicks represented me in multiple cases over the years and has always fought hard for me. She has a reputation for her motion and brief writing... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements


Eric K. Klein

I have known Jenifer Wicks since I was a law student seventeen years ago. I have had the honor of seeing her over many years of practice. I have... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Eric Klein , Boulder (CO), 9 months ago
Christopher A Swaby

I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a fierce advocate for her clients. She fights until she gets the best possible result for them.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Swaby , Seattle (WA), 10 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

13 years since Jenifer Wicks was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 1999 12/27/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Offices of Jenifer WIcks 2000–present
Adjunct Professor at George Washington University Law School 2012
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Georgetown University Law Center J.D. 1998
Brown University Psychology A.B. 1991
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
R. Kenneth Mundy Lawyer of the Year DC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2008
Starr Fellowship for Public Service Brown University 1987

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section 2000–present
Treasurer DC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2000–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Defense in major D.C. drug case argues evidence is insufficient, unreliable Washington Post 2012
Social Media Behind Bars Washington Examiner 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Postconviction Attacks on Criminal Convictions Immigration Consequences 2011
Investigation Resources Rights of Spring 2006 2006
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