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Biography
Attorney Gordon earned his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bridgewater State College. At Bridgewater, he was appointed Secretary of the Political Science National Honors Society and awarded the President’s Award for Academic Excellence as a Freshman and the Elizabeth Luster award for Excellence in Political Science. He spent a semester interning in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the Office of the Republican Party Leader.
During Law School, Attorney Gordon interned with the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office and was awarded the Center for Forensic Economic Studies award for Excellence in Litigation. Upon graduating law school, he was sworn in as Assistant District Attorney for the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office where he successfully prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases in all of the county’s five district courts and was appointed to the county’s Motor Vehicle Homicide Unit.
After serving as an associate with a criminal defense law firm, Attorney Gordon created The Law Offices of Nicolas A. Gordon, Esq. Over the years, he has successfully represented clients accused of myriad charges in many of the Commonwealth’s District and Superior Courts. He has also represented clients in administrative law proceedings appearing before the United States Department of Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
42%
21 years | 300 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
21 years | 100 cases
Domestic Violence
10%
21 years | 50 cases
Family
10%
10 years | 16 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007
Location
Law Offices of Nicolas A. Gordon
200 Chauncy Street, Suite 100, Mansfield, MA, 02048
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Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
David
I cannot say enough good things about Attorney Nick Gordon, he was confident and reassuring from day one, constantly assuring me that he has handled many of these cases and it would be all right. Attorney Gordon was masterful in court he was confrontational, but personable in his cross examinatio...
Posted by Abel | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer
Nick is one of the best lawyers I know. My family and I, are very happy of his work. I hired him and in a matter of months my case was resolved. My family’s money was returned from the police. Thank you Nick for getting us back our $63,000.
Posted by Olivia | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best DUI lawyer in Mass
Nick helped get my friend a not guilty on a DUI charge, so I hired him and he did the same for me. Going to trial was stressful and I wish it upon noone but Nick was so good at what he does that it was so intriguing to even listen to him. I highly recommend him this guy is a beast in the court room! ...
Posted by Heather | June 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense
BEST Lawyer in Massachusetts
Nick Gordon is more than just a Lawyer he is a criminal defense genius a man of his word he will tell you how it is and go above and beyond to defend you he is more than smart he is what I call The Massachusetts criminal defense genius no doubt about it he's been our family's lawyer for the last 8...
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Keeping it Real
from the start of the nighmare, Attorney Gordon has kept us posted, infromed and quite calm during a most difficult time for the family, i highly recomend this defense attorney to anyone in need. very intelligent, no nonsense, gritty, yet, classy.
Nicolas A. Gordon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Gordon is an exemplary attorney. I would refer anyone and everyone to him on a regular basis. Despite the fact that I have been a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for over 24 years, I continue to learn from him daily from his Avvo posts. I would recommend that you hire him in an instant."
"I have known Nicolas Gordon professionally for many years and have first hand knowledge of his skill and expertise. Nick is extremely knowledgeable in the area of criminal law and achieves outstanding results for his clients. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gordon is an outstanding attorney and a credit to the profession. He is agggresive, inteligent and wins his cases. He is a wonderful attorney."
"I have seen Nick in court many times; he is always well prepared and gives compelling arguments to the court. Nick does an excellent job for his clients and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer."
"I first met Nick approximately two years and have come to know him as a excellent resource in dealing with criminal law matters. I have referred several of my clients needing assistance to him for such matters as a DUI defense and sealing the court record where a youthful indiscretion from 20 years ago was impacting current employment. I know Nick to be a strong advocate for the clients that he takes on and am confident that he will serve you well."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.
Public Reprimand issued in MA, 2007
updated on 02/21/2010Public reprimand means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was given a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2012
Best Attorney Finalist, The Sun Chronicle
2005
Recognition of Outstanding Service to People of Norfolk County, Norfolk County District Attorney's Office
2003
Economic Studies Award for Excellence in Litigation, The Center for Forensic Economic Sudies
2000
Elizabeth Luster Award for Excellence in Political Science, Bridgewater State College
1997
President's Award for Academic Excellence as a Freshman, Bridgewater State College
1996
Voted First Homecoming King of NAHS, North Attleboro High School Class of 96'
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Solo Practitioner, The Law Offices of Nicolas A. Gordon, Esq.
2005 - 2007
Associate, Lewis & Leeper, LLC
2003 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Norfolk County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Bristol County Bar Association
2011 - Present
Bristol County Bar Advocates
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth vs. Mr. C
CASE DISMISSED
Commonwealth vs. Mr. S
CASE DISMISSED
Commonwealth vs. Mr. G
CASE DISMISSED
Commonwealth v. Mr. M
DISMISSED
Commonwealth v. Mr. H
Client given concurrent probation
Commonwealth v. Mr. D
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. Mr. S
Not Guilty on all counts
Education
2003
Villanova University School of Law
Juris Doctor
2000
Bridgewater State College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Massachusetts State Police Retirement Event
Massachusetts State Police Carreer Retrospective
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Q&A
I have an open case hearing with a magistrate, and I was not arrested, or received a citation, I have been accused of harassment
05 Oct 2020
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Pulled over with a suspended license
03 Jul 2020
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Is it legal to hit your kids with a belt and should i call the cops or child services?
30 Apr 2020