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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 Ellen | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Outstanding
Mr. Hicks is an incredible attorney! He was recommended by my friend, who had multiple DUIs and did not spend a day in jail with Mr Hicks as his attorney. He has saved me twice now, both times I did not do a day in jail and was given the opportunity to be free and have another chance. I also recomme...
Posted by Leesa | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Top Notch
I've been knowing bill for 30 years, only used him once, for something small. Bill sometimes can tell you the outcome, before he take the case. There are allot of shady attorneys, and he isn't one them.
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
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Bill Hicks was simply amazing. The outcome of my case exceeded all reasonable expectations. His attention to detail and legal expertise were clear during the trial. I was facing a DUI charge after a single vehicle accident. The prosecute refused to plea down to reckless, so we went tot trial. Mr. Hic...
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 Tyson | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
work out free
I was charged for DUI and improper stopping. He recommended me to get reckless, I felt ok with that but the prosecutor didn't accept the agreement. So we went to trial and win the case, I just got the traffic ticket for improper stopping, the DUI is dismiss. Thank Mr Hicks a lot, he is really really ...
"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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2016
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2014
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2014
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2013
Top Lawyers In Virgina, Legal Network
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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