Practice areas
15 years
15 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI | Good Standing | 2006 | 08/23/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Martin Hanson Advocate Prize | Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2013 |
| Warrior Award | Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Nicholson & Gansner, S.C. | 2006 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | N/A | 2006 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Lawyer | Jessa Nicholson: On Defending an Unpopular Client in a High-Profile Trial | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Women Law Student Association | Small Firm Law, Women in the Field of Criminal Defense | 2014 |
| WACDL Summer Seminar | Discovery in the Electronic Age | 2014 |
| Women in Law | Small Firm Law, Women in the Field of Criminal Defense | 2013 |
| WACDL Summer Seminar | Grey Matters: Psychological Factors as Mitigation at Sentencing | 2013 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. M.B. | Dismissed |
| State v. A.M. | Acquitted at Jury Trial |
| State v. M.B. | Acquitted at Jury Trial |
| State v. D.V. | Acquitted at Jury Trial |
| State v. K.L. | Not Guilty at Jury Trial |
Posted by Sesha
Wed Apr 13 2016
Posted by anonymous
Wed Nov 12 2014
Posted by Post your review anonymously
Wed Jul 23 2014
David Saperstein, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jessa is an excellent attorney -- a strong and capable advocate. I highly endorse her.
Anthony Jurek, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Nicholson is a creative and aggressive advocate with a well-deserved reputation for innovation and success. Her thorough knowledge of trial practice and comfort in front of jurors makes her an exceptional trial lawyer. If I or one of my sons were accused of a crime, she'd be the one I'd call.
Nicholas Gansner, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 3, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Jessa is one of the top criminal defense attorneys practicing in Wisconsin. I am proud to call her my partner and colleague.
J House, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Nicholson is without a doubt one of the brightest rising stars in the field of criminal defense trial attorneys. She has a won several hard fought jury trials in the last few years and does not shy away from a hard fought battle over serious charges. I've personally seen Attorney Nicholson at work in court, reviewed the entire trial court record and transcripts from a case she handled at the trial level and followed her hard fought victories at trial over the past several years. With that insight in to the high standard of her work, I would endorse Attorney Nicholson without hesitation.
Charles Kenyon, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 4, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. She is a strong advocate who knows the system well.
Cash, Check, Credit Card