Tara E. Nichol

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Tara E. Nichol

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at East Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

PO Box 315, East Lansing, MI

Virtual Consultation Available

About Tara

Biography

I help people make empowered decisions about their legal challenges to move forward confidently.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Representing clients in all types of misdemeanor and felony crimes including ordinance violations, assault crimes, domestic violence, drunk driving, and traffic offenses.

40%
DUI and DWI 35%

Representing individuals charged with all drunk driving offenses (operating while intoxicated, operating while visually impaired, impaired driving, reckless driving). Also represents Client in driver's restoration cases post-convictions of these off

35%
Juvenile Law 25%

Representing juveniles facing criminal charges in family and criminal courts in everything from misdemeanors to capital cases.

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 14 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Tara Nichol Attorney at Law

PO Box 315, East Lansing, MI, 48823

attorneytaranichol.com/

Online Presence

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Tara E. Nichol's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2013

Great Council for my legal challenge

my legal challenges occurred in the end of July 2013. I was referred to attorney Tara Nichol by one of her law school classmates. Until this time I had almost no dealing with the judicial system. I was very nervous and I felt like I wasn't sure what I should do. Tara explained the charges against ...me. She help me to understand how these charges would impact me and my family. Tara always maintained a no nonsense professional demeanor. During the pre-trial phase of my case. She explained step by step what usually happens during a trial. I felt well informed and adequately prepared for trial. Prior to trial I was offered a plea. She explained the plea to me. she was more than willing to discuss the pros and cons of taking the plea. I decided to take the plea. Tara assisted me through the end process. I felt confident with her in my corner.

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Tara E. Nichol's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Mar 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Azin Arbab

Unknown lawyer | Dec 20

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"I endorse Mrs. Nichol. She is a hard working, intelligent, and skilled attorney who fights hard to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. A dedicated professional who is widely respected within the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Brent Riley

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart, hard-working, and genuinely cares about her clients."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Jun 04

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Nichol is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Haley Rank

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Gerace

Litigation lawyer | Sep 08

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"Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Joshua Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Nichol is well-rounded and versed in the law."

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Adam Rumschlag

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Garrett

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tara Nichol is a talented and well respected criminal defense attorney who I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a lawyer who really cares about her clients."

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Howard Lewis

Litigation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Nichol is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Charles Franklin

Litigation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"

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William O'Connor

Litigation lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. When I worked with Tara, she showed that she cared about her work and the clients whom she represented. Tara also showed a work ethic needed for success, and that she was willing to give extra effort to help others around her."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Business lawyer | Nov 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryce Fetter

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Omar Famada

General practice lawyer | Aug 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Danielle Curtiss

Unknown lawyer | Aug 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Chastine

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Ms. Moody-Nichol to anyone accused of committing a crime. Trust her with your case and she will take very good care of you."

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Jessa Gary

Unknown lawyer | Jul 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Senior Member Excellence in Service, Thomas M Cooley Mock Trial Board

Work Experience

2021 - Present

DV Court Coordinator, 54th District Court, Lansing Mi

2019 - 2020

Compliance Officer, Keyser Insurance Group

2016 - 2019

Member Benefits, Michigan Corrections Organization

2011 - 2015

Managing Partner, Nichol & Doering, PLLC

Associations

2011 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

CBA Negotitation and Impasse Argument

CBA through Impasse

Civil Litigation Defense

Settled through Case Evaulation

Consumer Debt Defense

Settlement Reached

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Education

2011

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Hofstra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

NAPW Greater Lansing Chapter

Estate Planning for Professional Women

2013

NAPW Greater Lansing Chapter

Estate Planning for Professional Women

2012

Cooley Law School Career and Professional Development

How to Start Your Own Law Practice

Languages

English

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