Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Charlotte, NC · 58+ Years Experience
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About Fred A. Hicks at a Glance
Fred A. Hicks is a family law, appellate, and entertainment attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Middle D (1968). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law (J.D., 1968) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Fred A. Hicks
- Mr. Fred A. Hicks is a lawyer practicing family, communications / media, appeals and 1 other area of law
- Fred received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Fred practices in Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas Explained
Fred A. Hicks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fred A. Hicks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charlotte.
Family Law in Charlotte
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Appellate Practice in Charlotte
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Fred A. Hicks is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in North Carolina →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Charlotte
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Charlotte
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Charlotte Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charlotte-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Charlotte Choose Fred A. Hicks
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Fred A. Hicks's practice in the field of family law, appellate, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Fred A. Hicks brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, appellate, and entertainment, Fred A. Hicks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Charlotte
A Charlotte-based practice means Fred A. Hicks attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Fred A. Hicks Handles in Charlotte
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