Vanessa Ernette Hicks

When I got a reckless driving ticket in VA this year I received 30 flyers in the mail. None were from Ms. Hicks; which is why I chose her. I found her on this site seeking a local attorney. When first spoke to her, among other things, she asked the officers name and then described him to me; I knew ...she we the right person. She is experienced in working with the local Emporia/Greensville Circuit Court and it showed in the quick disposition of my case following her appearance on my behalf. The ticket was reduced from reckless driving to Defective Equipment. No points to my license, 8 hours driving class (completed online) and a fine. Her fee was very reasonable and I closed the entire thing out for under $800 in total costs (class cost, court fees/fines and her fee) without having take time off from work to drive back from NJ to VA to manage this. Lesson learned on my part; and I would highly recommend Ms. Hicks.

I was stopped in Brunswick County and charged for reckless driving while speeding. It was my first offense. I immediately looked for lawyers from the area since I was not from the state. I found Attorney Hicks here on Avvo. When I contacted her she was very kind, informative and professional. She inf...ormed me about the different solutions and approaches for my case. After speaking with her I knew she was the right choice for someone representing me. She went to court and got my reckless driving ticket reduced to a speeding ticket. I am very grateful to have met her. I highly recommend her to anyone dealing with traffic violations.

My experience with Counselor Hicks was excellent from the first phone call to discuss the matter (reckless driving charge on I-95 Greensville Sheriff, potential 4 points and criminal misdemeanor). It was so obvious to me (and I work with business attorneys everyday for 30 years in my job) that Ms. H...icks was going to be that terrific combination of good listener, experienced, professional and gracious! Ms. Hicks was responsive whenever I called or emailed her. I mean immediately, even right after a long day in court. In that first call, she let me know exactly what I needed to provide her with (i.e. state driving record, and my version of what transpired). Once she had what she needed from me, she acknowledged it, and told me she would contact me before the court date (which was about 45 days from alleged infraction date). And right on time, a couple days before she let me know she was all set, and would provide the outcome after the hearing. Ms. Hicks informed me right away that same day of the hearing that the charge was reduced to a non-moving violation, no points. Just a total fine of $226. Ms. Hicks after initially hearing what my case was about in that first phone call, offered me a flat fixed cost for her time, efforts and guidance. It was very reasonable given she was having to appear in court on my behalf as I live about 3-4 hours away in another state. I had a really clean driving history and weather conditions were good, and I was alleged to be at 83 mph. In summary, I highly recommend Ms. Hicks, my experience was that she is honest, highly effective, and very reasonable. Thank you Ms. Hicks.

I received a wreckless driving ticket on my way through VA. Completely WRECKED my vacation as we were on our way to NC beaches. We hired Vanessa on a recommendation from a friend and so glad we did!!! Just got the news today that the charges were thrown out and reduced to simply paying the fines for ...a speeding ticket... No points!!! Vanessa has been a blessing to me!!