When the Stakes Are Highest,
Experience Is Everything.
36 years defending Georgians in Clayton County courts. Leon Hicks knows this courthouse — the judges, the prosecutors, and what it takes to fight effectively when your freedom is on the line.
Call Now — (770) 471-500136 Years in This Courthouse.
He Knows How It Works.
A criminal charge changes everything. Your record, your freedom, your reputation, your job — all of it is suddenly at risk. The decisions made in the days and weeks after a charge are often the most important decisions in the entire case.
Leon Hicks has been defending clients in Clayton County criminal courts for 36 years. He has stood before these judges, negotiated with these prosecutors, and built a reputation in this courthouse for showing up prepared and fighting hard.
When you hire Leon, you get Leon. Not a junior associate. Not a paralegal. The attorney who answers your call is the attorney who walks into that courtroom.
“If you have an argument with your loved one, don’t call the police unless you want them arrested. Once law enforcement is involved, the situation is out of your hands — and out of theirs.”
— Leon Hicks, Esq. · 36 Years, Clayton County CourtsThat is the reality of how Georgia’s criminal justice system works. Understanding it before something happens is the advantage. Having the right attorney after it happens is the defense.
These Courts
Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Assault & Battery
Assault and battery charges in Georgia — including domestic violence cases — carry serious consequences. A conviction can mean jail time, a permanent record, loss of firearms rights, and in domestic cases, mandatory conditions that affect your family and your home.
Domestic disputes are among the most common criminal charges Leon handles. Once law enforcement responds to a domestic call, an arrest often follows regardless of what either party wants afterward. The state prosecutes — not the alleged victim. That is why having an attorney immediately matters.
DUI Defense
Leon’s primary practice area. 36 years defending DUI cases from first offense through felony in Clayton County courts. Two legal tracks start the moment of arrest — the criminal case and the administrative license suspension. Both require immediate attention.
The 30-day ALS deadline is the most important thing to understand after a DUI arrest. Miss it and your license is automatically suspended. Call before day 25.
General Criminal Defense
Leon handles a range of criminal defense matters in Clayton County courts. If you have been charged with a crime and need an attorney who knows this courthouse — who knows how cases move here, what the prosecutors pursue, and how to build an effective defense — call Leon.
Every case is different. The best first step is a conversation about the specifics of your situation.
Personal Injury
When someone else’s negligence causes you harm — a car accident, a slip and fall, a preventable injury — you deserve representation that takes your case seriously and fights for what you are owed.
Leon handles personal injury cases in Clayton County and surrounding areas. If you have been injured through no fault of your own, call to discuss your situation.
What 36 Years in Clayton County Actually Means
This Courthouse. These Judges.
Leon has practiced in Clayton County courts for over three decades. He knows the judges, the prosecutors, and how cases move through this system. That knowledge cannot be replicated by an Atlanta firm driving in for a hearing.
You Get Leon. Not a Paralegal.
When you hire Leon Hicks, Leon Hicks handles your case. He shows up personally to every hearing, every motion, every appearance that matters. Your case never gets handed off to someone you’ve never met.
Available When It Matters.
Criminal charges don’t wait for business hours. When you need to talk to someone who knows what to do next, Leon is reachable. The first decisions after a charge are often the most important ones.
Facing a Criminal Charge?
Call Leon Today.
36 years in these courts. One phone call away.
Call Leon Now — (770) 471-5001Leon Hicks & Associates, PC · Jonesboro, Georgia · State Bar of Georgia Member since 1991