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Vanessa Ernette Hicks
also known as Hicks, Vanessa E.
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Licensed in Virginia for 36 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1989
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Location
Marks and Harrison
1500 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23229
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Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Jaylen | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Vanessa hicks
I hired Vanessa to help me with a gun charge, and she was very straight forward and was able to get my charged dismiss and my gun back. Highly recommended to anyone.
Posted by Antwanette | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional and Courteous Representation
In response to "Desmond", you must have the wrong attorney. Attorney Hicks is nothing like what he described. I have used her services a few times and each time she was professional, and very insightful as she explained my options. I feel like she went above and beyond to help me and when possible ge...
Vanessa Hicks
Replied last February 09, 2021Thank you Antwanette! Hope you are well.
Posted by Tanesha | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thankful for her help
In response to Desmond, I feel that Mrs. Hicks was a wonderful lawyer. I hired her to have my cases, not case, and she tremendously helped me. Even after my cases were settled in court, I still has to reach out because my charges were still pending and it kept me from gaining employment. Not only did...
Vanessa Hicks
Replied last February 09, 2021Thanks Tanesha! Looking forward to great things for you.
Posted by Desmond | February 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Worst Person I’ve ever come in contact with
I hired her to work my case thru out the whole case she was trying to have me take a plea deal that would have me incarcerated instead of fighting & asking for a fine/probation then told me “I need to do my time then get out of Virginia for ever” she is a very rude & arrogant lady & if she doesn’t ha...
Vanessa Hicks
Replied last February 05, 2021Desmond, I am sorry you feel this way and I am perplexed by your comments since you've always thanked me for my services in your text messages. Please feel to contact me if you care to discuss this further.
Posted by Lisa | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Happy customer
Vanessa helped my teenage daughter who got a reckless driving ticket. We were worried about the fine, insurance increase and her license. Vanessa took care of everything! She kept me updated at all times and was available for all my questions. I highly recommend her!
Vanessa Ernette Hicks's Lawyer Endorsements
"As a colleague of Mrs. Hicks, I am happy to endorse her as an excellent attorney. From traffic defense to criminal defense, she is thorough and thoughtful in her case preparation."
"As a colleague, I endorse Vanessa. She is an intelligent attorney who is dedicated to fighting for her clients."
"Vanessa is a stellar attorney with extensive experience in court. She's passionate about defending her clients and she's a pleasure to work with. I definitely endorse this lawyer."
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"Vanessa is an extremely experienced Virginia criminal defense attorney. Getting to work with her has been a privilege."
"My knowledge of Vanessa's work is such that I would have no reservations about endorsing her and recommending her to potential clients."
"I have worked with Vanessa for several years. She has a ton of experience as a criminal defense lawyer in Virginia."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her wealth of experience makes her a terrific advocate for her clients."
"Ms. Hicks presents a wealth of experience and knowledge in the fields of criminal defense and DUI/DWI. It is my privilege to call her a colleague and access her vast understanding of the Virginia criminal justice system."
"Ms. Hicks has decades of criminal defense experience."
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Experience
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Associate, Marks & Harrison
2017 - 2023
Associate, The Gee Law Firm, P.C.
2010 - 2017
Criminal Defense Attorney, Price Benowitz, LLP
2009 - 2009
Public Defender, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
2005 - 2009
Deputy Public Defender, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
1993 - 2005
Assistant Public Defender, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
1991 - 1993
Owner, Vanessa E. Hicks,, Attorney at Law
1990 - 1991
Associate, Natkin and Heslep, P.C.
Associations
2002 - 2004
Offender Aid and RestorationPresident
1999 - 2005
National Association of Drug Court ProfessionalsMember
Education
1989
Washington and Lee University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
College of William and Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English