I have been a criminal defense lawyer my entire career. I have spent my entire adult life fighting for my clients' rights. For the past 38 years I have defended people accused of crimes ranging from murder to drug conspiracies. I understand that clients accused of a crime want their case dismissed and they want to get back to their lives. I follow a simple philosophy. If a man is not guilty he should plead not guilty and fight for his liberty. It is my job to do everything I can to save my clients' liberty.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.We would highly recommend Mr. Fickman for legal representation. We needed a specialist with proven experience. He was flexible with meeting times to accommodate our busy work schedules. He explained all aspects of the case effectively with timely updates to any changes or information needed. He thoroughly prepared us for possible outcomes and realistic expectations. If you are needing a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and experienced lawyer, we highly recommend Mr. Robert Fickman.
After consulting with many lawyers, Mr. Fickman initially stood out among the rest by taking the time to listen to and fully understand my background and my case. He was very flexible in coordinating meeting times and made available the use of email and text for communication. He always handled my case honestly, professionally, and in a timely manner. He was available when needed, walked me step-by-step through every process, answered all of my questions and concerns, and kept me updated throughout the case. He consistently kept me level-headed and gave great advice. Mr. Fickman has done an outstanding job and I would highly recommend and hire again!
First, I want to say thank you Mr. Fickman. For the past 3 years Robert has been my counsel, and never once did he not believe in me. He showed me compassion, heart, motivation and many more amazing traits that he had to offer. At times I wasn't the best client to have due to frustration, but he stayed patient and confident. He is understanding of the clients wishes and is without a doubt great at giving advice. He and his team spent countless hours going through documents, filing motions, speaking with family and myself. When the pandemic happened, he didn't stop fighting or working the case when the world halted. He pushed through like a tank of freedom. I always felt like he genuinely cared about me and was working hard to help keep this from ruining my life. You feel well represented. I never could have imagined I'd need a criminal defense attorney, but I'm very happy I found him. Mr. Fickman is a good man, amazing attorney I could not have asked for a better outcome. He won!
Hiring him was a HUGE MISTAKE. He constantly bragged about his “40 years of experience” yet couldn’t remember facts from one day to the next. He didn’t bother to understand his client or who he truly was, omitting critical information that could have changed the outcome. He portrayed his client as someone none of us recognized, ignoring his community contributions entirely. When his client tried to give an intelligent closing statement about incarceration costs, he shut him down saying, “The court doesn’t care about money.” He came across as a tired old man just waiting for retirement rather than an advocate fighting for someone’s future. If you want an attorney who knows your name the next day, prepares thoroughly, and cares about your life, keep looking. This man isn’t it.
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Areas of Law
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Criminal Law 1
- Theft
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Assault
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Domestic Violence
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White Collar Crime
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Other 14
- Criminal Defense
- Federal Criminal Defense
- Criminal Investigations
- Drug Possession
- Drug Charges
- Internet Crimes
- Mortgage Fraud
- Murder / Homicide Defense
- Drug Trafficking
- Sex Offenses
- DWI Defense
- Fraud Charges
- Sex Crime
- Robbery
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1983, Texas
1993, US Supreme Court
1991, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
1984, Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
1986, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
MembershipsState Bar of Texas
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Houston
Class of 1982
J.D.
Other EducationUniversity of Texas
Class of 1979
B.A.
Government, with honors
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1957
Roswell, New Mexico, February 15, 1957
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440 Louisiana Street, Suite 200Houston, TX 77002U.S.A.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Mr. Robert James Fickman is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and United States Supreme Court.
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Does this attorney speak any other languages?Mr. Robert James Fickman speaks Spanish.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Mr. Robert James Fickman has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?Yes, Mr. Robert James Fickman has a 4.1 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?Yes, Mr. Robert James Fickman offers fixed fees for certain legal services.