Alison Marie Hicks

Alison Marie Hicks

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements

816 Camaron Street, Suite 2.22, San Antonio, TX

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Alison Hicks & Associates, PLLC

816 Camaron Street, Suite 2.22, San Antonio, TX, 78212

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Alison Marie Hicks's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Horrible, not honest, unprofessional, clueless and disorganized!!! Use anybody else!!!!!!!!!

So I hired this hick and associates to represent me for a pending divorce and payed a retainer. Her little assistants were clueless and could never answer a question nor had any idea on actual law though they were attorneys. Could never get an answer from them, they never returned phone calls and A...lison was no where to be found. My wife and I ended up working things out and I still had over 900 left from the retainer and of course the criminals this place is they double billed and couldn't explain the charges but to say what was on the paperwork which showed the same as a previous bill. My wife's attorney stated they had lost official court filings and documentation and they had to redo a lot of paperwork. Thank god this worked out otherwise I was going to get hammered in court because they were beyond incompetent!!!! Extremely disorganized, unprofessional, and have no ethics what so ever though they signed a bill of ethics. I recommend getting someone off the street corner before you use this law firm. BY FAR THE WORST ATTORNEY I EVER DEALT WITH....GO ELSEWHERE ANYONE IS BETTER THAN ALISON HICKS AND ASSOCIATES!!!!!!!!

Posted by Steven | March 03, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommended

Alison was amazing. She was responsive, upfront, and honest...qualities not typically found in other lawyers I have worked with. I knew my case was being handled and I didn't have to worry, her and/or her staff kept me informed every step of the way. I am very satisfied not only with the service t...hat was provided but with the outcome.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Best Family Law Attorney in Town

I hired Alison to handle my divorce several months ago. She and her staff were the most professional, compassionate group of people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Alison was very attentive to my needs as a client and shark in the court room. She was extremely knowledgeable about fam...ily law and fought to get me the best outcome possible. She will tell you everything you are entitled to and explain all your options. I am so thankful I was referred to her law firm and I will be referring everyone I can to her office. I left a happy, divorced client who is proud to say Alison Hicks was my attorney.

Posted by Shannon | November 11, 2010

A personable, professional attorney

Alison Hicks was recommended to me by my neighbor, who was also one of her law school instructors. Not knowing what to expect when I made an appointment with her to discuss my issues, I feel our initial consultation went well. She answered specific questions I had as well as questions regarding possi...ble future legal services. She spent a good deal of time with me and gave me realistic estimate of costs of services. I found her to be honest and had a nice manner of being personal and professional at the same time. And her fees were extremely reasonable! Throughout the process Alison made herself available to assist me through email or by phone with any questions I had. I would not hesitate to contact Alison again for future services, if the situation arises. I highly recommend the Law offices of Hicks & Schendel.

Posted by Arain | November 05, 2010 | Child Custody

Venus Fly Trap- Beauty with a bite

I was recommended Alison from friends of my family, after my ex boyfriend repeatedly dragged me through the mud in a custody battle when I wouldn't be with him anymore. He took me back to court for kicks and giggles because I couldn't afford it and he could, and he loved to make my life miserable. I ...went through two attorneys prior to finding this heaven-sent woman, and I have never regretted it. The moment she walked into the court room my ex and his ridiculous shark attorney thought of her youth and beauty as a flaw, and man, I've got to tell you, she wiped the smirks right off of their faces. I spent 12 grand before I found an attorney who meant what she said, and did it with swift motions. I read the prior statements. It's true, she wants to know what went on, wants a journal, but if you want to win a case you come prepared. I already had to record everything, I had substantial evidence to back every concern I had. She kept me up to date, was very responsive, and still is to this day. Reading the statements I have read, I think they must be thinking of some other attorney, because there's just no way you and I are talking about the same person. She is not a cold, worthless attorney, she is the best and brightest. If I didn't have her on my side, I'd be worried.

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Alison Marie Hicks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Keith Holloway

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alison as a fellow family law attorney. She is knowledgeable and well respected in the legal community."

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Adam Lahood

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alison Hicks without hesitation. I have known Alison since I was in law school, and she is an incredibly talented family law practitioner who passionately advocates on behalf of her clients."

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Kelly Rodriguez

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edgardo Baez

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She really advocates for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2022

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2021

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2021

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2020

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2020

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2010

Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine

2009

Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine

2008

Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine

2007

Rising Star, Scene in SA Magazine

2006

Patricia A. Scott Oral Advocacy, St. Mary's University Advocacy Professors

2006

Regional Chamption Appellate Advocacy Competition, American Bar Association

2006

Order of the Barristers, St. Mary's University

2006

Leadership Award and Scholarship, American Bar Association

2006

Texas Young Lawyers Association Moot Court Winner, Texas Young Lawyers Association

2006

Moot Court Appellate Advocacy Winner, Texas Young Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Hicks & Schendel, PLLC

2004 - 2004

Legal Intern White Collar Crime, Bexar County District Attorney's Office

2003 - 2003

Legal Intern Child Support Division, Texas Attorney General's Office

2003 - 2003

Lobbyist Aide, Offices of Bill Pewitt, Lobbyist

2002 - 2003

Legislative Aide, Bill Callegari, State Representative

Associations

2020 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Diversity Committee

Committee Member

2006 - 2009

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2005 - 2006

Student Bar Association

President

Education

2006

St. Mary's University

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Texas at Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1997

Marshall High School

High School Diploma

Publications

2020

Mothers Esquires Xira

Languages

English

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