Kelly Garrett-Hicks

Kelly Garrett-Hicks is a family law attorney with Hicks & Spector LLC in Belleville, Illinois. She represents clients in matters involving divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, orders of protection, mediation, civil union dissolution, paternity, parentage, adoption, guardianship, and prenuptial agreements. Garrett-Hicks also assists with estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, and powers of attorney. Her practice helps families address important legal and personal decisions with focused guidance.

Garrett-Hicks earned her J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law. She also received her Bachelor of Arts from Saint Louis University, where she majored in political science and earned a certificate in political journalism. Her education provides a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, writing, and communication. This background supports her ability to explain legal options clearly and prepare clients for family law matters that can affect their homes, finances, and children.

Garrett-Hicks has represented family law clients for more than 14 years and has extensive trial experience. Her work involves helping clients through divorce, custody disputes, parenting time concerns, support issues, protection order proceedings, and other family-related legal matters. She works diligently on behalf of clients who are often facing stressful transitions and difficult choices. Through preparation and practical case strategy, she helps clients pursue solutions that fit their family circumstances.

Kelly Garrett-Hicks is admitted to practice in Illinois and Missouri. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, the St. Clair County Bar Association, and the Monroe County Bar Association. Her professional and community involvement includes service with Land of Lincoln, the ISBA Continuing Legal Education Committee, the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, Historic Main Street of Columbia, the Human Support Services Foundation, and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Her work reflects preparation, service, and steady advocacy in family law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hicks & Spector LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Missouri Bar Association
• Member, St. Clair County Bar Association
• Member, Monroe County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Illinois

Education

• Southern Illinois University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Saint Louis University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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