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also known as The Stepparent Adoption Center, The Adult Adoption Center
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Hi, I'm Randall Hicks and I'm proud to have dedicated my 39 years as an attorney exclusively to adoption. I focus on adult adoption and step parent adoption. For adult adoption (adopting someone aged 18+), you can learn more about that at my RandallHicks.com website. For step parent adoption (of children under 18), you can learn more at my StepparentAdoptionCenter.com website.
I'm unique among attorneys:
- I have a low flat-fee so you know your exact cost in advance.
- I offer free, very detailed Zoom consultations.
- I have a simple one-page retainer.
The best way to learn more about me is to read my 250+ 5-star reviews (totaled from Avvo/Google/Yelp) from my past clients. I have more 5-star reviews than any adoption attorney in California for one simple reason: I am 100% dedicated to serving my clients in creating their families. I look forward to meeting you and seeing if we are a good match to work together.
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40 years | 2,000 cases
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State: California
Acquired: 1986
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Posted by Delany | April 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Adoption
Randy did an excellent job with our step parent adoption. He was friendly, responsive, very thorough, and his fees were fair. We are extremely grateful and truly appreciate him. Thank you Randy!!!!
Posted by Nicholas | January 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Best lawyer experience. Ever.
Shakespeare famously wrote, "First thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers" in one of his plays. In Randy's case that would have been a grave injustice! I hired Randy to help with a rather complex adult adoption of three of my step children. At every step of the process, Randy was clear about what...
Posted by Carolyn | January 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Highly recommended!
From the start of our consultation up to the date of our court appearance, everything was done efficiently by Randall. We are very satisfied with the way he processed our adoption case.
Posted by jill harris | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
It's Official, I have a BOY.....!!!!!!
At 36 years old my SON, came to be and asked if we could make "IT" legal... I have always thought of EVAN as my son, so to me, I never brought it up. We contacted Randall to discuss and "adult adoption".. He was so very kind, understanding, and very knowledgeable. He took care of everything, which ma...
Jill, thank you for taking the time to write a review. I greatly enjoyed working with you and your son.
Posted by Elizabeth | May 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Very smooth process
Mr Hicks was great. We did a video chat consultation to go over all our legal options so we knew what to expect before going forward with the adoption. He spelled out the process and it went exactly as he described. Very timely. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an adoption lawyer in...
Thanks, Elizabeth. It was a great pleasure to work with you.
"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Hicks. He has years of experience, a great reputation in the legal community, and a keen knowledge of how to maneuver a case successfully through the Court system. In addition, Mr. Hicks shows a compassion for his clients. It is clear he truly cares about the families he assists in their legal matters."
"I have worked with Randy Hicks on several matters and have always found him to be very knowledgeable and easy to work with. My area of practice does not involve adoption law, and it is nice to have a "go to" guy when I need help."
"Randy is an outstanding attorney and adoption advocate - for many years he has produced the book :"Adopting in America - How to Adopt Within One Year" - about to come out in its sixth edition - to assist families in becoming parents. He is a true adoption advocate. As the immediate Past-President of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys - I am honored to know and endorse him."
"Randy is a smart, ethical, and competent attorney. As the published author of a definitive guide to adoption, he can be counted upon for accurate advice, as well as prompt communication and vigorous representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Randy is smart, responsive and detail-oriented. He practices adoption law with the highest of ethics. Perfect attributes for an adoption attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Every time I have worked with Randy, I have found him professional, caring and ethical. I highly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Hicks on adoption matters between his state (CA) and mine (NJ). As an adoption attorney myself I found him extremely easy to work with, totally responsive and available, and highly ethical. I was also impressed by the care and concern he had for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer without qualification. I have worked with him on a number of matters and each has been handled extremely well, in a professionalo, efficient, and caring manner."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Randy off and on for years, and have always found him to be knowledgeable, conscientious and ethical."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Randy for many years while practicing in the area of adoption law. He has vast experience handling many types of adoption cases, including intercountry adoptions and re-adoptions. I recommend him without hesitation."
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Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2017
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
2016
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
2006
Author Award, City of Los Angeles, American Business Women's Association
2005
Best Debut Mystery Novel (for The Baby Game), Editors of Mystery Ink
1985
First Place - Nathan Burkan Memorial Writing Competition, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)
1985
First Place - F. Lee Bailey National Moot Court Award, National University
1993 - Present
Sole practitioner, Law Offices of Randall Hicks
1991 - 1992
Partner, Nunez and Hicks
1988 - 1992
Sole Practitioner, Law Offices Of Randall Hicks
1986 - 1987
Associate, Law Offices of Christian Van Deusen
2018 - Present
Academy of California Adoption LawyersMember - Membership Committee
2017 - Present
Better Business BureauMember (A+ rating)
1988 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
1986 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2020 - 2022
Academy of California Adoption LawyersCo-Chairperson, Technology
2017 - 2023
Academy of California Adoption LawyersFellow
1994 - 2004
Academy of California Adoption Lawyers
1992 - 2016
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
1988 - 1994
Orange County Adoption CouncilTreasurer
Appellate court ruled for adoptive parents
A case won in the California appellate court
Adopting mother/petitioner won in appellate court
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
MA - Masters
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
How to adopt
2008
legal issues in adoption
2002
Adoption
1997
legal and emotional issues in adoption
1996
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Educational TV series on adoption
1990
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