Charged With Assault or Battery
in Georgia? Don’t Face It Alone.
A charge is not a conviction. What happens in the hours and days after an arrest shapes everything that follows. Leon Hicks has defended assault and battery cases in Clayton County for 36 years.
Call Now — (770) 471-5001Charged with assault or battery in Georgia? What you say in the next 24 hours can be used against you. Call Leon before you say anything else — (770) 471-5001.
36 Years in This Courthouse.
He Knows How It Works.
Assault and battery charges in Georgia move fast. Whether the charge stems from a domestic dispute, a confrontation, or a misunderstanding that escalated, the moment law enforcement gets involved the situation is out of your hands. The state prosecutes — not the alleged victim. That distinction matters more than most people realize.
Leon Hicks has defended these cases in Clayton County for 36 years. He knows the judges, the prosecutors, and the way these cases are handled in this courthouse. That local knowledge is not something any Atlanta firm can walk in and replicate.
“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 CourtsA conviction for assault or battery in Georgia can mean jail time, a permanent criminal record, loss of firearms rights, and — in family violence cases — mandatory conditions that affect your home, your children, and your daily life. The best time to call an attorney is before any of that happens.
These Courts
From the First Call to the Final Outcome
Immediate Defense Strategy
The decisions made in the first 24 to 48 hours after an assault or battery arrest can define the entire case. Leon reviews the facts immediately and tells you exactly where you stand and what to do — and what not to do — before anything else happens.
Case Investigation
Every charge has facts that matter — the sequence of events, witness accounts, physical evidence, and the conduct of the officers involved. Leon reviews all of it. Evidence gathered improperly or testimony that does not hold up can change the outcome of your case.
Domestic Violence Defense
Domestic assault charges follow a different path. Once police respond to a domestic call, an arrest typically follows regardless of what either party wants afterward. Leon understands the specific dynamics of these cases and builds a defense around the full picture — not just the charge.
Clayton County Court Representation
Leon appears personally at every hearing, every motion, every appearance. You get him — not a paralegal, not a junior associate. The attorney who answers your call is the attorney who walks into that courtroom.
Protecting Your Record
A conviction for assault or battery follows you. Your employment, your housing, your professional licenses — a permanent record affects all of it. Leon fights to protect your record because he understands what is actually at stake beyond the courtroom.
Available When You Need Him
Arrests don’t happen at 9am on a Tuesday. When you need to talk to someone who knows what to do next, Leon is reachable. Because the decisions made in the first 24 hours shape everything that follows.
What the Charges Actually Mean
Simple Assault
An attempt to commit violent injury to another person, or an act that places another person in reasonable apprehension of immediately receiving violent injury. A misdemeanor — but a conviction is permanent.
Simple Battery
Intentionally making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature, or intentionally causing physical harm to another person. Misdemeanor charge with real consequences for your record and your rights.
Battery — Family Violence
Battery between household members or family. Carries mandatory conditions, potential loss of firearms rights, and in repeat cases, felony exposure. The state prosecutes independently of the alleged victim’s wishes.
Aggravated Assault & Battery
Assault or battery with a deadly weapon, with intent to murder or rape, or that results in serious bodily injury. Felony charges with significant prison exposure. Requires experienced criminal defense immediately.
This overview is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different. Call Leon to discuss the specifics of 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 have 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.
Charged With Assault or Battery?
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