Nicholas W. Christoph

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Nicholas W. Christoph

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Vista, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

400 S Melrose Drive, Suite 101, Vista, CA

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About Nicholas

Biography

Exclusively Criminal and DUI Defense across from the Vista Courthouse in North San Diego County

Handling ALL Felony and Misdemeanor Offenses, including Penal and Vehicle Code violations.

We handle all DUI cases, including DUIs with Priors, DUIs with Injury and all DMV Hearings.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

19 years

60%
DUI and DWI 40%

19 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016

Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Christoph Law Offices

400 S Melrose Drive, Suite 101, Vista, CA, 92081

williamchristoph.com

Online Presence

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Nicholas W. Christoph's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews


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Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

He is simply the best. He gave me a second chance at life.

I got a DUI and was scared for my life about the consequences. Being a young teenager I was thinking the worst, but Mr. Christoph....I really can’t say enough good things about the man. He is simply the best. So knowledgeable, caring, and smart. He’s everything I wanted in a lawyer and much more. I c...redit his hard work ethic and true compassion for his clients for the way my case went. When I first came into his office I was broken down and scared, but he made me so comfortable and optimistic about my situation. It would be foolish to go with anyone else besides Mr. Christoph if you were to get a DUI. He’s helped me change my life and give me a second chance and I am eternally grateful that I had him by my side. Thank you Mr. Christoph.

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Nicholas W. Christoph's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joel Bailey

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nick is an excellent attorney with enthusiasm and ability to get whats best for his clients."

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Joni Eisenstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Gerstenzang

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicholas is one of the friendliest and caring attorneys in Vista. He is very knowledgeable in his field and I have witnessed him more than once sharing information with fellow attorneys for the benefit of the client, even if it is not his own client. He is an attorney you can trust with your future and your freedom."

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Rafael Acosta

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nick is a dedicated advocate. He goes the extra mile for his clients."

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Theresa Hofmeister

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nick Christoph is a great San Diego defense attorney - capable, competent and caring to his clients while also congenial to fellow attorneys. He has a rare combination of traits in criminal defense: hard-working and serious about his clients combined with a pleasant light-hearted demeanor."

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Richardson Griswold

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a civil litigation attorney in San Diego. Often, I refer past clients and potential clients with criminal matters to San Diego criminal defense attorney Nicholas Christoph. I confidently make these referrals because time and time again Mr. Christoph cost-effectively and successfully counsels these clients through the difficult situation of facing criminal charges. I vouch for Nicholas Christoph as a high quality and effective criminal defense attorney."

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Jay Temple

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicholas Christoph is a great DUI and criminal defense attorney. His office enjoys a long track record of success and he is well-respected in the legal community."

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James Sweeney

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nick is an outstanding criminal defense attorney with great courtroom, tactical and analytic skills focused on helping defendants and as a result has a great record of success. I recommend him wholeheartedly."

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David Boertje

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Christoph is an excellent criminal defense lawyer. He is well respected in the San Diego community by lawyers as well as Judges. He is willing to go the extra mile to obtain exceptional results for his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Nicholas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.An extremely motivated, honest, caring, and intelligent attorney who works hard for the clients rights. He keeps up with the law by attending law seminars on a regular basis. I wholeheartedly recommend this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2007

Cum Laude Honors, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2007

Pro Bono Honors Award, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Cirminal Defense and DUI Attorney, Christoph Law Offices

2006 - 2007

Legal Intern, San Diego County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2007 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

Vehicular Manslaughter Case

NOT GUILTY VERDICT

Felony Embezzlement / Theft

Dismissed

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Education

2007

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

J.D.

2003

University of California - Davis

Undergraduate

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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