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Donald Robert Hicks

4.4
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Akron, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +3 more

159 S Main St Ste 423, Akron, OH

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11 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 42 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1983

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Donald R. Hicks

159 S Main St Ste 423, Akron, OH, 44308-1305

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Donald Robert Hicks's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

Posted by Kyle | April 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Real liar and all around POS of an Public Defender

If you're love one finds themselves facing serious charges in jail or otherwise and is assigned Donald Hicks, please ask the judge to have him removed off his or her case. This man repeatedly lies and could care less about your loved ones. He will not answer calls or requests for visits. If you in...nocent he will always push for you to take a deal regardless. My experience with this man was very less than favorable. Then when all the money is exhausted from the case, he will simply just quit. Do Not Waste Your Time!!! If you get Donald Hicks, You or your loved ones are going to prison for a long time. Period!

Posted by Javan | March 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kindness and compassion in a system usually lacking it.

Don was the best experience I ever had with a lawyer. He would show up to the jail when most lawyers would be home not even thinking about their clients. He went above and beyond for me since day one. Highly recommend.

Posted by Brit | February 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the best

I had him for a recent case my parents retained him for me and he worked hard and knows what he's talking about. He's so gentle andSoft spoken yet so fierce . He came every week to the county for 2 months (sometimes just to check on me.) usually late at night and even on easter. He doesn't judge or ...intimidate-like some others can . I started off with a F1 manufacturing and he got it reduced to f4 attempted illegal assembly! He Got me into a program when sentenced kept me out of prison and with my daughter

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the absolute best in the city of Akron bar none

Attorney Donald Hicks is in my opinion one of the best defense lawyers in the city of akron oh. I've never seen a pubic defender with as much heart and understanding. He not only came to see me in the county way after hours to talk to me about my case, he also pleaded my case down to a misdemeanor (...even though I shouldn't have been in there in the first place but that's how the legal system works) he's one of the best and winnest lawyers in the city and a very understanding honest and kind person. I truly am grateful to have had him as my counsel

Posted by Tanya | May 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great person

I hired Don to help with defending me in a domestic violence case that was really self defense. He was very kind and understanding and a hard worker. What he said would probably happen did. I am so grateful to him for helping me and my family through this horrible thing.

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Donald Robert Hicks's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Quillin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Candace Kim-Knox

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have watched Don in court on several occasions and he is extremely knowledgeable and is well respected by everyone. He is soft spoken, but fights hard for his clients, and he is a true gentleman."

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John Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Don is a highly skilled attorney. He is always extremely prepared and represents his clients zealously. Don is well respected within the legal community."

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Jonathan Sinn

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of sitting second chair to Mr. Hicks on a capital murder case. Working with Don and learning from him showed me a whole new level of lawyering. Not to say he isn't great on the little cases but when someones life is on the line there really is no one better then Don Hicks. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Associations

1984 - Present

Optimist Club of Akron

Former President

1983 - Present

Akron Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Ohio v. Phillip L. Jones

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Education

1983

Ohio Northern University

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Akron

MA - Masters

1975

University of Akron

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

French

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