Billy Ring Hicks

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Billy Ring Hicks

also known as B.R. Hicks

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Springfield, VA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

5429 Backlick Road, Suite 110, Springfield, VA

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About Billy

Biography

Dedicated Attorney With Over 40 Years of Experience.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

50 years

50%
Criminal Defense 40%

48 years

40%
Personal Injury 10%

48 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2011
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 46 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1979

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 49 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

B. R. HICKS, PC

5429 Backlick Road, Suite 110, Springfield, VA, 22151

brhickslaw.com/

Billy Ring Hicks's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Will | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Couldn't have a better attorney. Thank you.

Mr. Bill Hicks is the epitome of professionalism, experience, and kindness, all of which are immediately evident upon meeting him. I was recommended to him by a friend, but upon our first meeting, I could tell that Mr. Hicks genuinely cared about my case and wellbeing. I was facing a Driving on S...uspended License charge, for which I was expecting a short jail sentence. Mr. Hicks, through his decades-long career and garnered experience was able to not only keep me out of jail, but also provided around-the-clock updates on my situation, highlighting his commitment to my case. Overall, I would rate Mr. Hick’s service to me as perfect. If you are looking for an attorney who will give you 100 percent of his effort, while also bringing with him a wealth of experience and genuine concern for your well-being, Mr. Hicks is your best choice. My case was in Arlington, but I have no doubt that he can provide the same results in any jurisdiction or county. Also, Mr. Hicks' assistance, Mary, is extremely helpful. So if Mr. Hicks is in court or unavailable, Mary will have answers to all of your questions.

Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

AS GOOD AS IT GETS

Hick's had just worked on my case which I was facing 3 felony convictions and I had 2 previous ones in the past. I was going to face some serious time and one of the three was a mandatory sentence of 3 years in jail. Bottom line Hick's closing statement at my sentencing hearing was so well . You kn...ow Hick's did a damn good job when other attorney's in the court room comes out just to pad your lawyer on the back and commend him on a job well done!!

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Prosecutors fear Hicks

I was found guilty in district court of DUI and received 30 days in prison (very harsh for a first offence), with a paid lawyer. There was even a male nurse from the hospital where I was to get blood tested for alcohol, who showed up in court and said that I called him a slur and reeked of alcohol. I... received a suspended licence for two years and had to install that device in my car and could get a provisional licence only after a full year. I appealed and hired Mr. Hicks and he was ready for battle and predicted a win to the prosecutor. They caved and offered a reduced charge of reckless driving. Mind you, I had already had one that was reduced on my record that they knew about. You don't typically ever get two of those, especially when you lost severely in lower court. Hicks is the real deal and got a miracle for me: no device, no DUI on record, only six months provisional licence and ASAP. Unbelievable! He even refunded a lot of money since it didn't go to trial. Clearly the best of the best.

Posted by Sean | August 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense

ONE OF THE BEST ATTORNIES IN FAIRFAX AREA

Had to ask Mr.Hicks to take my DWI case 4-5 days prior to the trial. My previous lawyer used up all 3 continuous for no reason and I was deeply in trouble. However, Mr.Hicks took on my case and DISMISSED both my dwi and refusal. I was in a way lucky because the police video network system was malfunc...tioning because of the network manager's retirement. But I would say if Mr.Hicks didn't speak up about the video issues, they would have went on to the next trial which would've been a possibly lose. Because he spoke very intellectually to the judge, he wrote a dismiss note unless police get the video before the next court date. I am just glad that I decided to replace my lawyer EVEN if it was 5 days before the court. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Posted by Braulio | June 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer ever!!!!

I was facing serious time and Mr. Hicks got my charges dropped to misdemeanors. I didn't have to spend one day in jail. All my other cases for driving on suspended were dismissed in trial or nolo processed. He's what I would like to call a bull dog. He knows his stuff and his primary purpos...e is to set us free. Hire him if you want to be free.

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Billy Ring Hicks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shawn Mughal

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a hardworking zealot attorney with many years of experience. I endorse Attorney Hicks!"

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Jeremy Letnick

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Billy is one of the top Criminal Defense and DUI lawyers in Virginia. His years of experience, including as a former prosecutor, gives him the unique ability to provide his clients with unparalleled representation. He is very approachable and lawyers are frequently asking for his advice on legal matters. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone needing a good defense attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Billy. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Orval Hallam

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hicks is one of the most well-respected attorneys in Virginia. His knowledge of the law is a step above the rest and he is always willing to fight for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dale Sanders

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill Hicks knows criminal law. I know he does because I know criminal law and we worked together as partners in a law firm. He is not afraid to try a case most lawyers would plead out. Any criminal case that I could not accept for whatever reason, such as scheduling conflicts etc, Bill gets my referral out. For peers who compete for the same business it is difficult for us to endorse each other. Still, I have no reservations standing up for Bill Hicks."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2014

Top Lawyers, Legal Leaders

2013

Top Lawyers In Virgina, Legal Network

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Attorney, B.R. Hicks, PC

1979 - 1997

City of Falls Church Prosecutor, City of Falls Church

1976 - 1979

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Arlington Commonwealth's Attorney

Associations

1979 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1976 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2013 - 2013

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Criminal Law Section

Chairman

Education

1976

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

East Carolina University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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