About me
Luke Nichols focuses intensely on Virginia Reckless Driving law, Virginia DUI law, and other traffic offenses. With a background in engineering he has naturally gravitated towards study and mastery of the complex technical and forensic issues surrounding Reckless Driving and DUI cases. When he is not working, Luke is an avid fisherman and family man.
Languages spoken: English, Japanese
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Practice areas
Licensed
- Speeding Ticket: 50%8 years, 500 cases
- Criminal Defense: 25%8 years
- DUI & DWI: 25%8 years
Payment
Fees:
Fixed (always), Free consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
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MoreI highly endorse Luke Nichols. Mr. Nichols is one of the most knowledgeable, prepared, and helpful attorneys in the Northern Virginia legal community. He always has an innovative way of looking at any case he comes across, whether it is for his own clients or assisting other attorneys. He is the go-to person for DUI and Traffic questions.
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MoreI endorse Luke Nichols. He's great at what he does and generously shares his knowledge with other attorneys.
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Contact info
10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 203
Fairfax, VA, 22030
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| VA | Authorized to practice law | 2009 | 03/31/2016 |
| Legal answers | |
| Legal guides |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| Virginia Rising Stars | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
| Washington DC Rising Stars | Super Lawyer Magazine | 2015 |
| Certificate of Appreciation | US DOJ Immigration Court | 2008 |
| None | None | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Partner | Nichols & Green | 2011 - Present |
| Owner | Spectrum Legal Defense | 2009 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County Bar Association | General Member | 2013 - Present |
| Prince William County Bar Association | General Member | 2013 - Present |
| National College of DUI Defense | General Member | 2011 - Present |
| Virginia State Bar | N/A | N/A |
| Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | N/A |
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| F****** v. Commonwealth | 150 mph reckless charge reduced to simple speeding ticket in highway safety corridor with $500 fine. No jail, loss of license, or cirminal conviction. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| J****** v. Commonwealth | 116 mph reckless driving got only a fine after a jury trial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D***** v. Commonwealth | Case Dismissed: Reckless Driving accident case | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Continuing Legal Education Seminar publication | Technical and Legal Anaylsis of LiDAR | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spectrum Publishing | Defending Virginia Property Crimes | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spectrum Publishing | Virginia Drug Crimes Defense Manual | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spectrum Publishing | Driving on a Suspended License in Virginia | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spectrum Publishing | The Virginia Reckless Driving Handbook | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Scribbit.com | Sexting: One More Thing for Parents to Worry About | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spectrum Publishing | The Virginia DUI Handbook | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| George Mason University School of Law | N/A | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| Brigham Young University | Political Science | B.S. | 2005 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| FFX Bar Annual DUI CLE | Implied Consent | 2016 |
| Fairfax Annual DUI CLE | Substantial Similarity | 2015 |
| Prince William County Bar Association, CLE Committee | Technical and Legal Anaylsis of LiDAR | 2014 |
| Fairfax County Bar Association Annual DUI CLE | LiDAR Technical and Legal Issues | 2014 |
| Alternative House | Legal Perils of Sexting | 2010 |