Family Law

• Divorce
  When a dispute arises regarding your family, client’s often have a lot of uncertainty and questions. Below are just a few of the questions which often come up in family law. No matter what your questions may be, experienced family law and divorce lawyers are here to assist you and to answer those questions.
• Child Support
  The parent who does not have primary custody of a child will most likely pay child support. In Georgia, child support is determined using a “Child Support Calculator” which considers the income of both parents coupled with the expenses and needs of the children. Child support can be increased or decreased based upon certain deviations allowed under Georgia law.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  A contested divorce is one in which the husband and wife cannot agree and must have a court decide division of the property, child support, child custody and any other unresolved issues. As the divorce proceedings progress, couples are often able to resolve their differences and ultimately reach an agreement on at least some issues. If the parties can not agree, then a court hearing is necessary and a judge decides the remaining unresolved issues between the parties.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Spousal Support
  A court is authorized, but not required, to award alimony to one spouse in a divorce proceeding. A court can award alimony if the needs of one spouse and the ability of another spouse to pay are in favor of such award. To determine if alimony is appropriate, a court considers several factors, including but not limited to adultery of either party, education and employment history of both spouses, standard of living during the marriage and financial resources of each party.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Gregory A. Hicks and his associates have successfully represented clients in various courts throughout North Georgia for over twenty five years. Because of Mr. Hicks’s advocacy, clients have been found not guilty or charges have been dismissed in criminal matters. In civil matters, clients have recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars.
• DUI/DWI
  In addition to saving your license, contacting an attorney immediately is the key to the best defense possible. Defending against a DUI charge requires the attorney to gather lots of facts from the client–facts that are often forgotten by the client as time goes by. It also requires the attorney to preserve key evidence which may be lost if you wait. If you have a DUI we suggest hiring an experienced lawyers at DWI Guys
• Traffic Violations
  This case involved 2 family members in a car where a North Georgia State Trooper pulled over my client for speeding for a drug shakedown.
• Sex Crimes
  Mr. Hicks has achieved successful and victorious results for clients both at trial and on appeal since entering private practice in 1994. He has represented clients charged with every type of crime, including driving under the influence, theft, drug charges, assault or battery, domestic violence, rape, child molestation and murder. He was employed by a multi-billion dollar insurance carrier to represent a truck driver on charges of vehicular homicide. After a jury trial, the truck driver was cleared of all charges.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Gross overcharging by the DA and Police. Client paid $200 fine for misdemeanor possession of pipe and went home – no probation !
• Drug Crimes
  “After months of my family and I going through what we believed to be police harassment, I was facing felony drug charges in Cobb County, money and personal property seized, ran out of my home and the city I grew up in, Kennesaw, and needing a lawyer who would stand up for me, and not fold and negotiate a deal. I needed a lawyer who would show that police harassment is very real and would fight to prove my innocence. Greg came highly recommended. He wasn’t the typical show boat, high profile lawyer everyone was trying to recommend to me. He was honest, straight forward, and worked with me to achieve my goal. The motion to suppress filed by Greg, was not a generic one page motion. Instead it was apparent that he actually took the time to look over my case and listened to my concerns regarding my arrest. I watched as he stood up to the assistant D.A. and questioned the legitimacy of the evidence gathered and how my rights were violated the night of my arrest. My case was dismissed that day, and later my civil case dismissed and my money and personal property returned. Greg is a lawyer who still believes that people deserve to be treated fairly and are innocent until proven guilty. Greg Hicks fights for his clients!”
• Assault
• Murder
  Trial experience is a key quality for a successful criminal defense attorney. From murder charges to misdemeanor offenses, Gregory A. Hicks has tried cases and won. Even when negotiating a guilty plea, Mr. Hicks’s trial experience enables him to obtain better results because prosecutors know he is willing to take a case all the way to trial if necessary to win. Gregory A. Hicks has been trying criminal cases for over twenty five years and has achieved numerous not guilty verdicts.
• Homicide
• Hit and Run
  Client was injured by a hit and run driver. The insurance company claimed they did not have to pay since the car was “stolen”. After 2 years of fighting, my client receives policy limits from 2 different insurance companies. One insurance company settled, they other had to have a lawsuit brought against it.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Our Workers’ Compensation practice assists clients who have been hurt or injured at work. Our attorneys work aggressively to ensure that employers provide their injured employees with all benefits and compensation required under Georgia law.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  For your convenience, we have prepared the questions below to answer some of the frequent questions which arise during Personal Injury Claims.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  The Law Office of Gregory A. Hicks understands that obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits can be a time consuming, and at times, confusing process. Our office has the experience and expertise to guide you through this process toward a favorable outcome.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  Whether it is a car or automobile accident, slip and fall injury, or some other negligent act which has caused an injury to you, the law allows you to recover for damages you have incurred.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  A last will and testament is crucial to determine how your assets and property will be distributed after death. Our office takes a comprehensive approach to estate planning issues and advises clients on the legal consequences of their desires.
• Wills
  Deciding how to pass on assets to loved ones after death is a difficult and emotional process. A Last Will and Testament is crucial to ensure that your wishes are carried out. If someone dies without a will, then Georgia Law decides how assets will be divided among legal heirs and who receives what. A Last Will and Testament allows you to decide who will receive your property after your death. A Last Will and Testament also makes it much easier for your beneficiaries to transfer assets.
• Power of Attorney
  In addition to drafting wills, our office takes a comprehensive approach to estate planning issues. In addition to a Last Will and Testament, we also prepare a Living Will and Power of Attorney for our clients.
• Probate