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Vanessa Ernette Hicks

also known as Hicks, Vanessa E.

4.9
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 36 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

1500 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, VA

About Vanessa

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Personal Injury 100%

Firm attorneys handle all personal injury cases including by not limited to automobile accidents, law enforcement excessive force and slip and falls.

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Licenses

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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Vanessa Ernette Hicks's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Ursula Brown | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The Most Considerate Lawyer

Im from Raleigh, NC and received a speeding ticket in Emporia, Va. I was very afraid being that I was out of state. Mrs.Hicks guided me through the process and was very prompt in doing so. She kept communication and handle everything before I received my offer letter for my new job. Thank you again M...rs. Hicks.

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...ve her way she will under mine you in front of the Judge & move to try to get you arrested.

Vanessa Hicks

Replied last February 05, 2021

Desmond, 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 Dianna Mullins and Allen Payne | December 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great communication and smooth and easy tramsaction

My husband is a truck driver and he got a ticket in Virginia and we live in North Carolina. The ticket was for 11 over the posted speed which is careless.and reckless in Virginia. That charge would have ended his driving career. We called our attorney at home and she gave us Vanessa's number. I calle...d and Vanessa was quick to tell us what she could do for us and what it would cost us. We hired her 2 months before the actual court date and she made sure she kept in contact with us during that time. She was always positive and upbeat every time we spoke. She told me to expect her to call after court on the day our case went before the judge to let us know what had been done. She held true to what she said she would do and that afternoon she called. Vanessa had done for us exactly what she said she would do. Our court fines and cost were exactly what she said she thought they would be and her fees were not high at all. I hope we don't ever have a need for an attorney in VA again but if we do we will definitely be calling Vanessa again.

Vanessa Hicks

Replied last December 05, 2019

Ms. Mullins, Thank you and Mr. Payne for allowing The Gee Law Firm to assist you.

Posted by Patricia U | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

UrquhartConley

Upon contacting Attorney Hicks she expediently assessed my need, advised me how to retrieve documents she needed then got back with how she would proceed. Represented me in court and brought favorable results. Very grateful for the outcome.

Posted by Victor | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Vanessa Hicks did a great job and I was blessed to have her as my lawyer

Mrs Hicks did a great job communicating with me about what i needed to provide in order to help my case. She was a great mediator between me and the court and made it possible for me to schedule everything when it would be convenient for me, being that i am from out of state and had a 9 hour car ride... it was very important that i only made one trip and get everything settled in court that day and she made me that happen. thanks again!

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Joseph Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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April Cockerham

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

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"As a colleague, I endorse Vanessa. She is an intelligent attorney who is dedicated to fighting for her clients."

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Steven Duckett

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Naum

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kush Arora

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is an extremely experienced Virginia criminal defense attorney. Getting to work with her has been a privilege."

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Scott Feifer

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My knowledge of Vanessa's work is such that I would have no reservations about endorsing her and recommending her to potential clients."

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Seth Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Vanessa for several years. She has a ton of experience as a criminal defense lawyer in Virginia."

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Edward Tayter

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her wealth of experience makes her a terrific advocate for her clients."

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Thomas Soldan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Morton Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Hicks has decades of criminal defense experience."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

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 Restoration

President

1999 - 2005

National Association of Drug Court Professionals

Member

Education

1989

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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