Sherriann H. Hicks - Lawrenceville, GA
Attorney at The Hicks Law Group
Private Adoption Lawyers in Lawrenceville, GA
10 Lumpkin Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Lawrenceville Private Adoption Lawyer
Updated: 09/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Private Adoption
- Agency Adoption
- Relative Adoption
- Stepparent Adoption
- Contested Adoption
- Interstate Adoption
- Surrogacy and Fertility Law
- Foster Parent Representation
- Birthmother Representation
- Legitimation Cases
- Guardianship
- Grandparent Visitation
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Sherriann H. Hicks focuses her legal career on adoption, assisted reproduction and surrogacy. Since 1995, she has been working to place children in loving adoptive families. She views adoption as a gift for all parties involved: giving children an opportunity to grow in a healthy environment, adoptive parents a chance to raise children and birth mothers peace of mind. Locally and nationally known for her experience in adoption and surrogacy related matters, she can help you. Sherriann is a member of the Academy of Adoption Attorneys. She is a member of the Gwinnett County Bar Association and is a former President of the Gwinnett County Bar Association. She is also former President of the Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers.Sherriann received her Juris Doctor in 1995 from the University of Memphis School of Law. While at the University of Memphis Sherriann was a member of the Moot Court Board and Student Government Association. Before law school, she attended Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, Georgia and received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Political Science in 1992 from David Lipscomb University in Nashville. Sherriann was admitted to the practice of law in the state of Georgia in 1995, and is licensed to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. She is also a member of the Academy of Adoption Attorneys and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia.
Sherriann has served as an attorney coach to the Greater Atlanta Christian School Mock Trial Team and as an evaluator for the Mock Trial Competition. Sherriann lives with her family in Suwanee.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
- The President's Cup, The State Bar of Georgia, 2003
- The Law Day Award, The State Bar of Georgia, 2001
- The American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, Fellow
Education
Legal Education
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University of Memphis School of Law,
Memphis,
Tennessee
J.D.
Honors: Moot Court Board, Student Government Association
Non Legal Education
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David Lipscomb University,
Nashville,
Tennessee, 1992
B.A.
Major: Political Science/Communication
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Adoption Law Seminar, Georgia CLE
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NBI Seminar of the topic of Adoption Law, Presenter
- Lecturer at AAAA Conferences
Pro Bono Activities
- Youthreach International, Board Member
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1995
- U.S. District Court, 1995
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1995
Other Affiliations
- Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers (Former President)
- Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (President)
- The Gwinnett County Bar Association, 2003 - 2004 (Former President)
- American Bar Association
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Contact
10 Lumpkin Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone Number: 678-894-9097
Fax Number: 678-985-2347
Email: Send a message
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