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The Law Office of Tyler Hickle: Turning the Tables on Debt Collectors Since 2009

Tyler Hickle’s practice is built on a specific reversal: instead of representing creditors chasing debtors, he represents debtors fighting back against debt collectors who break federal law. He’s a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, a credential that signals sustained, sector-wide involvement in consumer-side debt litigation rather than occasional case-by-case work.

Origin and Background

The Law Office of Tyler Hickle, PLLC is based at 8911 North Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 4200, Austin, TX 78759. Tyler Hickle earned his J.D. from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law after completing undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, and has practiced as an Austin-based consumer law attorney since 2009.

Practice Concentration

Hickle’s practice centers on defending Texans against debt lawsuits, using the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to challenge abusive debt collectors and clean up inaccurate credit report information caused by identity theft. As a solo practitioner, he personally handles every case from the citation and petition stage through the required formal Answer, working to prevent default judgments and hold debt collectors accountable for violations. See this Austin Bankruptcy & Debt directory for how this consumer-side debt defense practice compares to bankruptcy filing-focused firms.

Notable Work / Track Record

As a solo consumer debt defense practice, the firm does not publish a running table of settlement or judgment figures, and Awesome Attorneys did not identify one. Hickle’s sixteen years of continuous practice in this specific niche since 2009 is itself a documented indicator of sustained specialization in debt defense and identity theft litigation.

Client Voice

Hickle holds a perfect 5.0 out of 5 rating across all available client reviews aggregating Avvo and Lawyers.com, including twelve consecutive 5-star Avvo reviews. Clients specifically credit him with patient explanation of unfamiliar legal procedures, same-day or next-day email responsiveness, and successfully resolving identity theft and debt lawsuit matters at no cost to the client. Awesome Attorneys did not identify negative or critical reviews warranting disclosure in the sample reviewed.

Beyond the Courtroom

Tyler Hickle received the Susan P. Burton Award from Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, a recognition tied specifically to pro bono legal service in the Austin community.

Recognition for This Austin Bankruptcy Firm

Awesome Attorneys did not identify TBLS Board Certification in Bankruptcy Law for Tyler Hickle and does not apply “specialist” language on that basis; his consumer debt defense practice operates under federal consumer-protection statutes (FDCPA, FCRA) rather than the bankruptcy code specifically. His membership in the National Association of Consumer Advocates and his Susan P. Burton Award from Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas are genuine, independently verifiable professional recognitions distinct from formal board certification.

Texas Legal Backdrop

Debt lawsuits in Texas require a formal written Answer within a strict, unforgiving deadline after being served with a citation and petition — missing that deadline can result in a default judgment that allows a creditor to garnish bank accounts or place a lien on non-exempt property. Texas has a four-year statute of limitations on most debt lawsuits, and Hickle’s federal FDCPA and FCRA-based defense work operates alongside these state procedural rules rather than replacing them. None of this is legal advice; a specific debt lawsuit or credit reporting matter should be evaluated by a licensed Texas attorney based on the actual facts involved.

Awesome Attorneys Assessment

Tyler Hickle’s clearest differentiator is sixteen years of exclusive focus on the consumer side of debt litigation — using FDCPA and FCRA claims to go on offense against abusive collectors rather than simply defending a bankruptcy filing — reinforced by a perfect review record and a pro bono service award. The honest trade-off is that this firm does not file bankruptcy petitions; a debtor who has already determined bankruptcy is the right path needs a different kind of attorney for that specific filing. For someone facing an active debt lawsuit, harassment from a collector, or credit report errors who wants to fight back under federal consumer-protection law rather than file for bankruptcy, that specific orientation is the strongest reason to shortlist this firm.

Methodology and Sourcing

This profile was researched from The Law Office of Tyler Hickle’s own website (attorney biography and practice area pages), the National Association of Consumer Advocates’ attorney directory listing, and Avvo’s attorney profile documenting client reviews and the Susan P. Burton Award.

Publisher Disclosure and Independence Notice

Awesome Attorneys is an independent legal directory and editorial publication. This profile was not paid for, commissioned, or reviewed by The Law Office of Tyler Hickle, PLLC or Tyler Hickle prior to publication. Awesome Attorneys may in the future offer sponsored placement products to attorneys and firms, including this one, but sponsorship has no bearing on the editorial content, inclusion, or findings of this profile.