$ 440-660 per hour
David Keith Hicks
also known as North State Mediation
About David
Biography
Mediation is my chief focus. See .
When I'm not working, I'm helping with community service. See my website at for more information. I have represented many lawyers and the family members of judges, and served as a Temporary Superior Court Judge in 5 California counties from 1979 to 2013, by invitation from those Courts after they had come to know my work. We are frank and prompt with advice, keep our clients posted on their cases and expect to win without having to break any rules. We won't take dishonest clients. If there aren't any tracks in the snow, we'll make some.
See my website at
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
29%
54 years | 800 cases
General Practice
20%
48 years | 2,000 cases
Business
10%
48 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 53 years
State: California
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 39 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of David Keith Hicks
Po Box 562, Dunsmuir, CA, 96025
David Hicks
Virtual Office, Oakland, CA, 94607
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David Keith Hicks's Reviews
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Posted by Marissa | March 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very knowledgeable!
David was an excellent lawyer. He is so nice and easy to talk to. He went above and beyond for us. It didn’t matter what time or day it was, we were always able to reach him with any questions or concerns. He is very knowledgeable and fought hard for us. I will definitely recommend him to anyone in n...
Posted by Sara Marie | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
I was wrongly accused of Grand Theft Auto by a very prominent car dealership. Not only did Mr.Hicks prove my innocence. He won me $75000. Thank you Mr.Hicks.
Posted by Taafe | October 20, 2010
A fine lawyer
Well recognized lawyer did fine job in two matters
David Keith Hicks's Lawyer Endorsements
"David Hicks is a lawyer’s lawyer. By that I do not mean that he exclusively represents lawyers. I mean that he is a lawyer that other lawyers (like myself) admire. He is extremely bright, capable and experienced in a wide variety of contract and litigation matters and also has extensive experience with mediation both as a litigant’s lawyer and as a mediator. I've seen his work in a couple of forums. In one matter I'm very familiar with, he obtained a seven figure settlement offer for his client in a mediation."
"David Hicks is a very creative, strong lawyer, with a big heart to boot. Having known his work in the community for many years, I can say you definitely want him on your side."
Robert Bicego
Workers compensation lawyer
Nina Whitehurst
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2008
Commendation for kindnesses, democratic and ethical principals, City of Millbrae
2008
Community Services Award, Modern Greek Studies Foundation (SFSU)
2005
Top 5 percent of Lawyers, SuperLawyers
1986
pre-eminent, "a.v." rated, Martindale Hubbel
Work Experience
1980 - Present
judge pro tem, Superior Court of California
1978 - Present
President, David Hicks APLC
2008 - 2009
Receiver to Operate 3 City Insurance Brokerage, Superior Court of California
Associations
1982 - Present
Rotary International
Sample of Legal Cases
Crowe v. California
permanent injunction against State of Calif. $1.2 million fee awarded by Court
Education
1972
Univ. Calif., Davis, CA
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2006
Bar Association function
Excluding Expert Witness Testimony
Publications
1989
ACCTLA
Attorneys Fees in Civil Rights Litigation
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I file a violation of a mediation agreement?
06 Apr 2017
Q&A
Fee arbitration question
05 Apr 2017