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John Travis Hicks
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Biography
John Hicks, a native of San Antonio, educated at the University of Texas-San Antonio, with a B.S. in Biology. Admitted to the Texas Bar in 2011, after graduating from St. Mary's University Scholl of Law with a J.D. and an M.A. in International Relations.
Mr. Hicks served for six years in the United States Marine Corps and is currently a firefighter for the City of San Antonio. This dediction to service gives Mr. Hicks a unique perspective when it comes to serving his clients.
Mr. Hicks is dedicated to helping hs clients through life's problems, whether family issues such as divorce or custody problems, or arrests for misdemeanor or felony charges, or life planning issues such as will preparation and powers of attorney.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-300 per hour
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
The Hicks Law Firm
1846 N Loop 1604 West, Suite 205, San Antonio, TX, 78248
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Posted by Lynnette | August 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Stolen funds and misconduct
I hired him on July 3, 2023 where we met st hos office and i paid in full for an uncontested divorce. He stayed in contact for a month then disappeared. I attemped several times to contact him and even showed up at his office to no avial. The. I had gotten ahold of hos assistant Philip S. Same thing ...
John Travis Hicks's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known John for some time as we both were starting out in our respective law practices. I consider him a valuable asset to bounce strategies and defenses off of to benefit our respective clients."
"Smart and creative. John will respond to your calls and shoot straight with you. He is a strong and aggressive advocate for his clients."
"John is a stand up guy, feel confident in sending anything his way. I know he'll take good care of the matter."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Resignation in Lieu of Discipline issued in TX, 2025
updated on 12/16/2025This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2024
updated on 06/13/2024Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Law Office of John T. Hicks, PLLC
2009 - 2010
Senior Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law
Associations
San Antonio Bar Association
San Antonio Young Lawyers Association
San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association (San Antonio chapter)
Christian Legal Society
Education
2010
St Mary's University of San Antonio
M.A.
2010
St. Marys University School of Law
Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2022
State Bar of Texas
Understanding Victim's Rights in Criminal Proceedings
2022
State Bar of Texas
Jury Selection in DUI Cases
2022
State Bar of Texas
How to Prepare Motions for Compassionate Release
2022
State Bar of Texas
Exposing the Myths of DUI Cases
2022
State Bar of Texas
Navigating Divorce and Preserving Benefits for Clients
2021
State Bar of Texas
Negotiating Strategies for Settlements in Family Law Cases
2021
State Bar of Texas
How to Conduct Virtual Arbitrations and Mediations
2021
State Bar of Texas
Anatomy of a Texas DUI/DWI Case
2020
State Bar of Texas
Using Social Media Evident in Litigation
2018
State Bar of Texas
A Comprehensive Overview of Trusts
2016
State Bar of Texas
Litigating a Child Sex Abuse Case
2015
State Bar of Texas
Criminal Mitigation in Immigration Cases
Publications
2010
The International Lawyer (ABA), Volume 44, Number 1
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act of 2009
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is there anything I can do about my daughter’s dad’s girlfriend cutting our daughter’s hair without our knowledge?
19 Apr 2023
Q&A
How to stop changes to mediation papers?
20 Apr 2023
Q&A
How do I end a CPS family safety plan?
20 Apr 2023