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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.
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10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA, 22030
175 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jack | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Has to be the best
Hired Luke Nichols and Garrett Green to represent me in a reckless driving by speed case in which I was doing more then 2 times the posted limit in Fairfax County. This was the 4th time in a little over 2 years I had been accused of reckless driving, and the 3rd time of Reckless Driving by Speed. M...
Posted by Marwan Doumit | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Working with this law firm was probably the best decision I could have made given my situation.
I was charged with a misdemeanor for what should have been a minor infraction. Here is how this law firm helped me out: 1. They made it easy for me to find them. After searching the ticket charge code online, the first result was by Mr Luke, that give detailed explanations of what the charge is. ...
Posted by Terry Cee | November 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Relieved
Do you know 11 kids die in car accidents every week? 3,287 people die in car accidents every DAY! That's crazy! I am 62 years old, out of state, and got a reckless driving charge being stupid by not paying attention and going way too fast. So, I looked on the internet and called Mr. Nichols who offer...
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Expertise, Empathy, and Results
I hired Luke after checking out his book on reckless driving in Virginia. He knows all the angles and how to work the system. This was my second offense so I was pretty freaked out, but he was a calming influence and told me exactly what I needed to do. I asked him how he managed to quickly get th...
Posted by Bernard | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Unbelievable
I got a reckless driving by speed (over 100) on top of a previous one. It looked very bad. Spoke to three attorneys that day prior to Mr. Nichols and the feeling was not there. Then Luke returned my call at the end of a day and spend 45 minutes on a phone with me. He gave me more information about my...
"Luke exemplifies the strength of winning advocacy accompanied by a genuine smile and positive spirit. He is also known as particularly knowledgable about technological challenges in speeding cases."
"Luke Nichols gave one of the best legal lectures I have ever heard at the Fairfax DUI seminar. He was organized, thorough and very intelligent. Excellent Attorney."
"I 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."
"I endorse Luke Nichols. He's great at what he does and generously shares his knowledge with other attorneys."
"Luke thinks unconventionally and works as hard as any lawyer in Virginia; his clients regularly benefit from this. He takes pride in knowing his trade and is constantly looking at novel and creative ways to approach his cases. I have gone to him on several occasions and have been impressed each time with his breadth of knowledge of the technical aspects of traffic law. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nichols is one of the best traffic and criminal attorneys I know. He is a kind and sincere attorney who does not hesitate to help other attorneys who are in need of assistance or advice."
"Mr. Nichols' is passionate about his work. He has taken the time to learn the most intimate details of the science that affect his cases. A rare gem."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nichols is very well respected and consistently speaks at seminars aimed at improving the lawyers' understanding of the law. Highy recommended."
"Mr. Nichols loves the law and it shows. An excellent, knowledgable attorney who fights for his clients."
"Mr. Nichols is a smart and dedicated lawyer. He digs deep into the issues of every case to understand even the most complex concepts and then develop effective defense strategies. He is not afraid to fight the good fight for each and every client."
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Nichols and his partner Garrett Green both practice in Northern Virginia with a focus on traffic and criminal defense matters. Luke's kind and friendly demeanor is effective with clients, judges, and prosecutors. However, he mainly relies upon tireless preparation and research for trial. If negotiations fail, Luke is one of the most prepared lawyers in Northern Virginia and has the skill and experience to prevail at trial. I endorse both lawyers with Nichols and Green."
"Trusted DUI, traffic, and criminal defense attorney in the Fairfax area, I refer cases to him regularly."
"I have worked alongside Mr. Nichols as a defense attorney for last several years. He approaches each case with the attention it deserves and he is always ready to do whatever is necessary to get the best result for his clients. I have seen Mr. Nichols get great results and would recommend him to any potential client."
"I endorse this lawyer. I saw his work one time in Loudoun GDC and he did an excellent job on a bond hearing for his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. I regularly refer traffic cases in the Fairfax, Virginia area to Luke. He is honest, hard working, and knows how to get results for his clients."
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2015
Virginia Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Washington DC Rising Stars, Super Lawyer Magazine
2008
Certificate of Appreciation, US DOJ Immigration Court
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None, None
2011 - Present
Partner, Nichols & Green
2009 - Present
Owner, Spectrum Legal Defense
2013 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationGeneral Member
2013 - Present
Prince William County Bar AssociationGeneral Member
2011 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
108 mph in 65 mph zone reduced to speeding ticket
150 mph reckless charge reduced to simple speeding ticket in highway safety corridor with $500 fine. No jail, loss of license, or cirminal conviction.
116 mph reckless driving got only a fine after a jury trial
Case Dismissed: Reckless Driving accident case
Felony eluding charge was dropped and the 120mph in 55 mph zone reckless driving case resulted in just a $500 fine and 6 month lose of license with probation.
Dismissed after trial
Case was dismissed: Reckless Drivign 82mph in 65mph zone
DUI was ammended to reckless driving with a $200 fine and 1 year probation. No license suspension, no ASAP classes, no ignition interlock. No jail.
Reckless Driving accident case was ammended to improper driving
2009
Juris Doctorate
2005
B.S.
2017
Technical Defense of RADAR
2016
Implied Consent
2015
Substantial Similarity
2014
Technical and Legal Anaylsis of LiDAR
2014
LiDAR Technical and Legal Issues
2010
Legal Perils of Sexting
2014
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