Elliott John Nickell

Elliott John Nickell

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

400 S 4th St Ste 806 M, Minneapolis, MN

About Elliott

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

13 years | 100 cases

50%
Car Accident 20%

13 years | 15 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

13 years | 25 cases

20%
Personal Injury 10%

13 years | 15 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

30%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 13 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2012

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 16 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Nickell Law Firm

400 S 4th St Ste 806 M, Minneapolis, MN, 55415-1422

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Elliott John Nickell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (15)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Glenn | August 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing

He is amazing and will fight for the best for you and explain everything .was facing 5 years in prison he fought for probation and 60 days in jail

Posted by Cynthia | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thankful for Elliott

Elliott was the first person to recognize I needed help and referred me to treatment before he even began to work on my case. This was the most ethical and unselfish thing a lawyer could do. It also saved my life. My charges were due to a gambling addiction and he was thorough, calm and successful i...n all aspects of the criminal process. I was facing 2 serious felonies and months in prison. I received the best outcome I could have imagined, which DID NOT include prison. Reassuring and confident. Thank you Elliott.

Posted by Chandler | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lawyer

Great lawyer. Would recommend to anyone. Helped me with everything I needed.

Posted by Shawn | February 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent criminal lawyer, highly recommend

Mr. Nickell represented me from just after booking all the way through sentencing and got the best possible results for me. I was in a difficult situation and he was able to get an outcome far better than I thought was possible. Mr. Nickell is very good at what he does. He was on top of my case, prep...ared for every proceeding and communicated every step of the way. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again and would recommend him with confidence to friends or family.

Posted by Bob | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended and Completely Satified

I was lucky enough to find Elliott a few years ago when I found myself with legal issues. My first consultation with Elliott was more than I expected. He explained my options and immediatly came up with a plan of action. Elliott was compationate and gave me the hope that all is not lost. As we ba...ttled through the court system, Elliott always had my back. He stood up for me and my families situation and in the end did the what seemed impossible. My family and I will always be grateful for all the work Elliott did for us all the while keeping my stress level in check over a stressful situation. My case is over and I have a new outlook on life all thanks to Elliotts hard work and dedication. He always made me feel like I was his one and only client. Always answers his phone and replies to my emails. I highly recommend Elliott. He is a bright light when a dark situation arises.

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Elliott John Nickell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ashley Cooper

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I highly recommend Elliott. He is a great advocate and passionate about his work."

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John Dornik

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is tenacious and diligent. If I was facing a criminal charge, there is only one lawyer I would call. Elliott Nickell."

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Michelle Margoles

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elliot is a zealous advocate for all of his clients. He is a very experienced trial attorney who will never shy away from a fight. Elliot does not hesitate to contest legal issues, stand up for his clients' rights, and challenge the prosecutor at every turn."

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Douglas Rudolph

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Elliott is a true trial attorney. He's aggressive in court, compassionate toward his clients, and thorough in all aspects of his representation of clients. His commitment to his craft is topped only by his dedication to his clients. As a lawyer, I not only endorse Elliott, I would trust my life in his hands if I was charged with a crime."

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Christopher Keyser

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elliott is a fierce advocate. He thinks outside the box, makes creative arguments, and goes above and beyond for each of his clients. Elliott's attention to detail and and effective communication skills make him an asset to anyone seeking excellent representation. I frequently refer cases to Elliott knowing people will be in good hands."

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John Dornik

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Michelle Margoles

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Rudolph

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Ohlenberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Keyser

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Nickell Law Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Co Chair-criminal law

2014 - Present

Misdemeanor Defense Project

Member

2013 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Foundation

Member

2013 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. B.W.

Gun suppressed and case dismissed at probable cause stage.

State v. T.G.

Urine test suppressed, DWI dismissed.

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Education

2008

University of Missouri School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

CLE

4th Amendment issues from a Defense Perspective

2016

Nuts and Bolts

Criminal Motion Practice

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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