About Judge Hicks
A lifelong resident of Jackson and Hinds County, Judge Hicks has had an equal longstanding commitment to the community and public interests. Widely honored for her work to improve the lives of Mississippians through access to justice and civil legal representation, and beyond, Hicks’ entire legal career has been dedicated to serving the public. In July of 2020, Hicks was appointed by the Mississippi Supreme Court to fill the vacancy of then retiring Hinds County Court Judge Melvin Priester, Sr. In the time she has served the citizens of Hinds County in this capacity, she has proven she has the skills, knowledge, and ability to bring efficiency without delay of justice, is committed to community, and holds impartiality, integrity, and fairness as her guiding principles each day.
Hicks has a passion for service and making a difference, which drives her commitment to the community. She serves the community, she’s committed to community, and she’s from the community. Hicks is a graduate of Jackson State University and Mississippi College School of Law and a proud product of the Jackson Public School system. Hicks and her husband, Derrick, have a daughter named Leigh and are members of the historic Mount Helm Baptist Church. Hicks and her family engage in civic and community efforts to help improve the condition of children and families in Hinds County on an ongoing basis.
Since serving as your Hinds County Court Judge, Subdistrict One, Hicks has:
heard over 2,800 matters
closed/resolved over 600 cases
instituted new programs and interventions
enhanced courtroom practices
focused on efficiency of case progression
taken no days off
Let’s keep her working for you!
A proven judicial leader dedicated to making progress.
Judge Carlyn Hicks has the judicial experience and has proven she can produce results. She has brought collaborative leadership to the bench in efforts to coalesce relationships between law enforcement, the community, and stakeholders for more efficient, innovative, and results-driven systems improvement in court.
Committed to community and public service.
With her entire legal career dedicated to serving the community through public interest and pro bono initiatives as a lawyer, Judge Carlyn Hicks has continued those priorities of committed service for the betterment of others and access to justice as a public servant.
Focused on fairness, compassion, and integrity.
“She’s our judge, and you can tell she cares.” Equal and fair treatment, mutual respect, stakeholder accountability, compassion, patience, consistency, and genuine care are all terms used to describe Judge Carlyn Hicks - on the bench and in the community.
“The robe is a symbol of service, not a symbol of power.”
— Carlyn Hicks, July 2020 remarks upon appointment
Contact the Campaign
Friends to Elect Carlyn Hicks
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Email
votejudgehicks@gmail.com
Phone
769.218.8557