Meredith Sien Nicholson

Meredith Sien Nicholson

also known as Durham Divorce & Separation Lawyer, Durham Criminal Defense Lawyer

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 26 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

113 Broadway Street, Durham, NC

About Meredith

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 30%

Traffic tickets can be tricky and NicholsonPham takes the time to do it right. Every motor vehicle violation can have long-term effects on your driving record and on your insurance premiums. We thoroughly review your driving record and negotiate with the assistant district attorney to achieve the best possible result to save you money, insurance surcharges and suspension of your license.

25 years | 5,000 cases

30%
Criminal Defense 20%

Have litigated and defended hundreds of felony and misdemeanors for clients in three counties in the Triangle area of North Carolina.

25 years | 800 cases

20%
Family 5%

NicholsonPham works with families of all types to achieve a favorable outcome, whether we litigate inside the courtroom or negotiate outside the courthouse doors. We handle child support, divorce, child custody, adoptions and TPR 's (termination of parental rights).

19 years | 10 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 26 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2000

Active

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Location

NicholsonPham, PLLC

113 Broadway Street, Durham, NC, 27701

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Meredith Sien Nicholson's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kyle | December 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce/Separation Services

I couldn't be happier with the representation I received from NicholsonPham. I dealt personally with Meredith Nicholson and she handled my divorce/separation. Having come to her after being frustrated with my previous experience, Meredith was a breath of fresh air. She was always ready, willing and a...ble to answer my questions and boy did I have many. I felt valued, cared for and that my case was a priority. It was difficult enough going through this process and dealing with the fact that my spouse had cheated on me with my best firend, Meredith was able to provide me with no-nonsense representation and I am forever grateful for her guidance. I can't recommend NicholsonPham or Meredith, Kristin and Rebecca / their team enough. They actually care and will do whatever they can to make sure you feel like you are in the know throughout the entire process. You really can't ask for much more than that.

Posted by wg | July 03, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Total Satisfaction

Got a speeding ticket recently in Orange county. Me having another ticket within last 12 months, Meredith recommended different options with detailed explanation of plus & minus. Based on that, I was able to decide the best choice for myself easily. She worked hard in my representation and secured my... choice of outcome successful with the court. I am very happy with her service and would recommend it to anyone without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Greatest Attorney

Attorney Nicholson is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. She has done a great job in collecting the evidence, communicating with the DA, and keeping me informed all the time. As a result, I got a great outcome: all charges are dismissed! Thank you so much, Meredith!

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

incredible result from Meredith

Attorney Nicholson tried very hard on my speeding ticket. She continued the case a few times and eventually managed to reduce it to an IE. In Durham county this is almost impossible. I called many attorneys and they all told me that my best result would be 9 mi over limit in Durham county. Attorne...y Nicholson did her magic on my case. Thanks!

Posted by Christopher | November 24, 2009 | Criminal Defense

I am happy to recommend

I met with Meredith and her partner Milan based on a family recommendation. They were the second of four meetings I had scheduled when I researched who I would be using to represent me in the legal matter I had. I contacted them because they were able to represent me both with the criminal charges ...filed against me and the family and child custody consequences of the criminal charges. I decided to work with Meredith and her partner based solely on that initial interview and the feeling I had of them coming out of it. I felt they were far more personal than the other lawyers I had spoken with and considered their knowledge of their trade to be at least equal to that of the others. My choice served me very well. Through out the process what I appreciated most was their commitment to communicate. I never had any doubt that I was being taken care of or was receiving their best work. Their response to questions that came up for me was quick and complete. The process and my options were talked through each time we spoke making clear what was needed from me and what they would be doing to further the ball along. When the process reached trial the legal points they prepared to argue and their skills with negotiating made the difference. We received an outcome far better than I was prepared for. I have had dealings with lawyers on only one other occasion and can only hope that in the event I have a legal need in the future, I will be taken care of as well as I was by Meredith and her partner Milan. I am happy to recommend Meredith for legal services and when I have Legal needs in business I will be seeking NicholsonPham LLC. for their services in that arena also. Meredith is a fighter you would do well to have on your side as I happily found out. Meredith, Thank you for your time, your efforts, and your great work. Very Sincerely Christopher

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Meredith Sien Nicholson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paige Kurtz

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Meredith is one of the most thoughtful and intelligent people that I know. She has the required temperament for a lawyer and is absolutely professional at every step. I would not hesitate to work with her or to have her as my own lawyer."

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James Brooks

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Meredith knows her stuff. Anytime someone needs a criminal defense attorney in Durham, she's top of the list."

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Christy Thompson

Business lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Seth Blum

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ms. Nicholson is a bright, hardworking, dedicated attorney who is an absolute joy to be around. I recommend her for any area, but especially for criminal law. She cares deeply about getting the best outcome for her client and that passion fuels her work. I don't know anyone who has spent more than a few hours with her who doesn't love her personality and respect her knowledge."

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Ryan Short

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is almost as great of a people person as she is a lawyer; That is to say she excels in both areas. She is someone you can always count on to find the middle-ground between two opposing positions, and if all that isn't enough she is also fluent in Spanish and French. I recommend her without hesitation."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great attorney."

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Timothy Wipperman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Meredith professionally for 5 years now. She is one of the best lawyers I have ever had the privilege to work with."

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Seth Blum

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Fellow, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, NicholsonPham, Attorneys at Law

2001 - 2009

Associate, Kurtz & Blum

Associations

2014 - Present

Family Law Institute of the LGBT Bar

Member

2001 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

2005 - 2007

North Carolina Bar Association, Latino Affairs Committee

President

Education

1999

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

A Practical Guide for Understanding & Navigating Traffic Court

Program Chair - Traffic Law CLE

2011

New Admittee Professionalism CLE

Speaker - Organizing Your Law Office

2009

Tecnicas de Litigacion Oral - Baja California, Mexico

Trial Advocacy Training for Mexican attorneys in the State of Baja California

Publications

2005

Critical Terms in Criminal Proceedings, in Spanish and English Co-author, published by the North Carolina Bar Association

Languages

English

Spanish

French

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