Published: November 19, 2009 09:53 pm      

Hicks to run for district attorney

DUNCAN — Jason Hicks, Duncan attorney, has announced his bid to run for District 6 District Attorney in the November 2010 election.

The district includes Stephens, Jefferson, Grady and Caddo counties. Hicks has been with the Ellis, Buckholts and Hicks law firm since 2004, where he specializes in family law.

Hicks isn’t a stranger to the district attorney’s office. He spent three years as assistant district attorney for District 6 under Gene Christian.

As an assistant district attorney, Hicks was responsible for filing and prosecuting one-third of district felonies and one-third of misdemeanors. He was also in charge of the entire juvenile docket, which included both deprived and delinquent children.

“Although the District Attorney’s Office is an independent law enforcement agency, I realize that to maximize the prosecutorial effectiveness of the District Attorney’s Office, it takes a coordinated effort on part of all law enforcement agencies in the district,” Hicks said. “Based upon my management style and experience, I will bring an understanding to the District Attorney’s Office that I am but one part of the law enforcement team and will implement coordinated efforts between all law enforcement agencies in District 6 and Southwest Oklahoma.

“This team effort will allow for a united front against criminals that do not hesitate to cross jurisdictional boundaries in order to harm our families and our communities. By coordinating efforts, law enforcement will be able to offer an improved environment in which criminals will know they will be arrested and prosecuted. Upon being sworn in as district attorney, I will sponsor a summit for all law enforcement agencies to come together and begin formulating a team strategy to better protect and serve all citizens of the Sixth District.”

Hicks said he plans to file for the office in June. He said his experiences will help enhance his performance as district attorney.

“I have managed a local business and have successfully prosecuted all types of criminal cases, including everything from rape to drug crimes, embezzlement and juvenile crimes,” Hicks said. “My courtroom experience runs the gamut, and as a family law attorney now, I see firsthand how crime impacts our families.”

Hicks is a graduate of Chickasha High school, Cameron University and the University of Oklahoma School of Law. He and Marla have been married for 16 years and have three children. He said being district attorney has been a goal of his since he went to law school.

“It kind of goes back to why I went to law school,” Hicks said. “I wanted to serve as DA.”