Atty. Robert Dehardit Hicks
Robert Dehardit Hicks is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Criminal Prosecution Attorney · Serving Virginia Beach, VA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Robert Dehardit Hicks at a Glance
Robert Dehardit Hicks is a Comwlth. Atty., Gloucester Comwlth. Atty. based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1981) and District of Columbia (1981). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1981) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Dehardit Hicks
- Robert Dehardit Hicks is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Robert practices in Virginia Beach, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Dehardit Hicks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Virginia Beach.
Criminal Defense in Virginia Beach
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Virginia Beach
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Virginia Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Virginia Beach Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Virginia Beach Choose Robert Dehardit 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 Robert Dehardit Hicks's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Dehardit Hicks brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia and District of Columbia, Robert Dehardit Hicks can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Robert Dehardit Hicks's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Virginia Beach
A Virginia Beach-based practice means Robert Dehardit 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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