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Mr. Hicks worked his way through law school as a police officer in Arlington County and as a night watchman on a construction site. He passed the Bar exam before graduation and was licensed to practice law four days after receiving his J.D. He then resigned from his position as police officer to begin his law career as an Arlington County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. While serving in this capacity, he tried many misdemeanor and felony cases, and a large number of these were before juries.
Mr. Hicks later went into private practice as an associate of Paul Terrence O’Grady who, in addition to his private practice, served as the City Attorney for Falls Church. As the Assistant City Attorney, Mr. Hicks served as the City Prosecutor. Although Mr. Hicks left Mr. O’Grady’s practice after about three years to join a friend’s private practice, he continued to act as the part-time City Prosecutor for another fifteen years, trying hundreds of cases.
Mr. Hicks is currently a solo practitioner. An award-winning criminal defense attorney with extensive experience on both sides of the courtroom, he handles over a hundred criminal defense cases a year. He looks forward to many more years of defending the rights of individuals accused of crimes here in Fairfax County and other Northern Virginia jurisdictions.
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1979
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
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5429 Backlick Road, Suite 110, Springfield, VA, 22151
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Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Accused
I found Mr Hicks on Google as soon as I realized I needed a good attorney. He was close by and seemed to be excellently qualified for my need. We met and he explained his fee structure as well as what I should expect and what he would do to try and mitigate. His honesty made my first experience on th...
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Helped Me in Traffic Court
Bill Hicks helped me with a Reckless Driving charge that could've really screwed up my year. I was only only 2 mph away from getting some assured jail time, and the the odds were not stacked in my favor. Bill still somehow worked up a good case and got the charge reduced to speeding meaning I got to ...
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2014 | DUI & DWI
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...
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knowledgeable
I was looking for a good law firm and I was referred by my friend to B.R. Hicks firm. The attorney helped me with some legal representation at a affordable price and boy was I satisfied! The attorney does a great job and gets you the outcome you want!
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2011 | DUI & DWI
Great Job
So if you're accused of DUI (or any crime really) and you're willing to pay what it takes to get a good result, BR Hicks is the man for you. I kept my license, didn't go to jail, don't have DUI on my record, and no penalties like education or devices, so I'm happy. He is trustworthy and knows the ins...
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a hardworking zealot attorney with many years of experience. I endorse Attorney Hicks!"
"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."
"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."
"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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Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
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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
1979 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1976 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2013 - 2013
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Criminal Law SectionChairman
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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