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Nicholas J. Moore

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  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed for 7 years
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About Nicholas

Award-winning San Diego criminal defense and civil rights attorney - named "Best of the Bar 2016" - by the San Diego Business Journal. Selected to the Rising Star list for 2016 and 2017 by Super Lawyers Magazine. Less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state are awarded such distinction. Nicholas J. Moore is an experienced and aggressive San Diego Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney.

 

Nick's practice is concentrated in the areas of: white collar criminal defense, criminal trials, and business and employment strategy and litigation. Mr. Moore began his legal career as a clerk under Paul Pfingst, the former District Attorney of San Diego. Much of Nicholas' early work involved multiple homicide trials and a high profile public corruption and bribery case. To date Nicholas has been trial counsel on over $7 million dollars of white collar criminal charges. 

 

Nicholas is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2006. Prior to practicing law school, Nicholas was a consultant to Fortune 500 companies at GSI Commerce Inc, an eCommerce company that was sold to eBay for $2.4 Billion. 

 

Nicholas graduated from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he received the Jefferson Medal for Ethics and the WITKIN award for Professional Responsibility. Nicholas takes great pride in providing his clients the highest levels of transparency and candor. 

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Practice areas

Criminal defenseWhite collar crimeLawsuits and disputesDomestic violence
  1. Domestic violence: 25%

    7 years

  2. Lawsuits and disputes: 25%

    7 years

  3. White collar crime: 25%

    Has represented clients in over $7 Million in white collar criminal charges.

    7 years

  4. Criminal defense: 25%

    Focusing on White Collar Crime, and major felonies.

    7 years

Languages spoken

English, French

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Contact

Moore Long & Vernon LLP

101 W. Broadway
Suite 1760
San Diego, CA, 92101

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive201302/15/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers217
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Top 10 Under 40National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2018
    Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2017
    Best of the BarSan Diego Business Journal2016
    Top 10 - Client Satisfaction - California Criminal DefenseAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2016
    Top ContributorAvvo2016
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers2016
    Top 10 Under 40American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2016
    Top ContributorAvvo2015
    Top ContributorAvvo2014
    15 Most Innovative EntrepreneursTEDx San Diego2014
    Jefferson Medal for EthicsThomas Jefferson School of Law2011
    Award for Professional ResponsibilityWitkin Legal Institute2011
    MemberSigma Honors Society2006
    Volunteer of the YearYMCA2002
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Managing PartnerMoore Long & Vernon LLP2017 - Present
    Co-FounderMeeting Match LLC2014 - 2016
    Law ClerkHiggs, Fletcher & Mack, LLP2013 - 2013
    Principal AttorneyThe Law Offices of Nicholas J. Moore2013 - 2017
    Editor in ChiefWest Coast Golfer Magazine2008 - 2010
    AssociateGSI Commerce2005 - 2008
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    American Institute of Criminal Law AttorneysMember2016 - Present
    State Bar of CaliforniaCriminal Law Section Member2015 - Present
    State Bar of CaliforniaSolo/Small Firm Section Member2015 - Present
    National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2015 - Present
    Mission Valley YMCAChairman - Program Committee2015 - Present
    American Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
    MIssion Valley YMCAMember - Board of Directors2014 - Present
    State Bar of CaliforniaMember2013 - Present
    San Diego County Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
    Mission Valley YMCADirector - Teen Programming2009 - Present
    Six Degrees of San DiegoMembership Advisory Committee Member2013 - 2014
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    mlvlawHow to Win A Civil Harassment Restraining Order Case2018
    mlvlawHow to Win a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Case2018
    mlvNationally Recognized Domestic Violence Experts2018
    MLV LawCalifornia Revenge Pornography Laws2018
    MLV LawTop 5 Divorce Mistakes2018
    MLV LawSan Diego Restraining Orders2018
    NJMoore LawEvidence Left Out of Netflix's Making a Murderer2016
    NJMoore LawThe Terrifying Truth About Netflix's Making a Murderer2016
    NJMoore LawProp 64 How to Open a Recreational Marijuana Business in California2016
    NJMoore LawHow to Choose the Best Criminal Lawyer for Your Case2015
    NJMoore LawWhat Happens After You Are Convicted of a Felony2015
    NJMoore LawWhere Can You Find Free Lawyers in San Diego?2015
    NJMoore LawWhat You Need to Know About San Diego Community Court2015
    NJMoore LawHow to Avoid Bad Internet Legal Advice2015
    NJMoore LawEverything you Need to Know About Expungements2015
    NJMoore Law18 Ways a Criminal Attorney Can Beat Your DUI Charge2015
    NJMoore LawFree Legal Service Options in San Diego2015
    Truth Voice10 Ways Police Can Legally Lie to You2015
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Thomas Jefferson School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2012
    University of PennsylvaniaBS - Bachelor of Science2006
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Youth & GovernmentDevelopments in the San Diego High School Civics Community2016
    Thomas Jefferson School of Law 3L classSolo Practitioner Panel2015
    Teen Leadership ConferencePowerful Persuasion Techniques2015
    Thomas Jefferson School of Law 2L/3L classEstablishing a Web Presence for Solo Practitioners2015
    Center for Solo PractitionerseCommerce for Attorneys2015
    Youth & Government Bill Hearing NightDevelopments in the High School Civics Community2015
    Teen Leadership ConferencePowerful Persuasion Techniques2014
    Youth & Government Bill Hearing NightDevelopments in the High School Civics Community2014
    Teen Leadership ConferencePowerful Persuasion Techniques2013
    Youth & Government Bill Hearing NightDevelopments in the High School Civics Community2013
    Youth & Government Bill Hearing NightDevelopments in the High School Civics Community2012
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    People v. ClientCharge dismissed at preliminary hearing
    People v. ClientCase dismissed
    People v. ClientNot Guilty - Jury Verdict
    People v. ClientGuilty - jury verdict
    People v. ClientAcquitted of assaulting a police officer
    People v. ClientCharge dropped
    People v. ClientNo charge filed
    Client v. LandlordPending
    People v. ClientAcquitted of first degree murder, hung jury on the lesser included offenses
    People v. ClientNo charges filed
    People v. ClientNot guilty on a grand-theft charge, a forgery charge, and a special finding. Guilty on other counts.
    People v. ClientGuilty
    Client v. Former tenantPermanent Restraining Order Granted
    Client v. Former Business PartnerSettlement reached.

    Reviews

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    Review Nicholas Moore

    Professional and Prepared

    Posted by

    To start, I had never needed or envisioned ever needing a lawyer in my life. I found Nick's name multiple times when searching for a civil defense lawyer and scheduled a meeting with him. From the time we first met to the present day he always treated me with the utmost respect and has gone the extra mile to making me feel like I have an ally in my corner. I have called him and contacted him at just about every hour of the day and he's always been prompt with responding. He's represented me through two civil cases and helped me resolve both of them. Nick is worth every penny. He provided me with peace of mind to live my life freely while having a civil case in progress (which can feel like a looming grey cloud). He was super prepared, he gathered a ton of evidence, he was honest with me at every step of the way, and was aggressive with seeking justice (in a good way). I would recommend Nick to anyone that ever needed a civil defense lawyer.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Awesome Lawyer

    Posted by

    Nick is awesome. I was referred to him by a family friend during a difficult time and he did an excellent job making me feel like I had nothing to worry about and was honest and forthcoming about what exactly to expect and how to prepare. This was my first time needing to hire a lawyer, and it was an emotional and scary situation for me. Nick answered all phone calls and emails right away and was patient with my never ending questions. If I ever need a lawyer again, he is the person I would go to, no doubt about that. Thanks again, Nick!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    satisfied

    Posted by

    great
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    Simply the Best

    Posted by

    My deepest appreciation to Mr. Nicholas Moore, who assisted me with my case. He was very professional from the beginning, and I trusted his legal advice. I was fully confident that Mr. Moore could win my case, and he did. A million thanks to a great lawyer.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Amazing, knowledgeable talented lawyer

    Posted by

    My husband and I were referred to Nick from another lawyer and we could not have been any happier. We needed help with our case regarding a restraining order and to ensure our children were protected. Nick was upfront and honest about fees, what we could expect and what he would expect of us. He returned all phone calls and emails in A very timely manner and even when we had to call him On the weekend/Holiday he was very helpfully and didn't sounds upset we had to bother him. He answered all of our questions, went to every court date and made sure we understood what was taking place , when he meet with our children he spoke to them on their level and made sure they understood also. We did get a win and he made our family very happy and our children can't wait to be kids again. If we are ever in a spot again where we need a lawyer we will be calling Nick first to see if it is an area he works with.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Handled my case with care and attention to detail.

    Posted by

    I am completely satisfied with Nick's care, professionalism, and attention to detail. Throughout my case, Nick always responded quickly to my calls and text messages and provided me with excellent advice. He dedicated extensive time to discuss all the possible outcomes of my case and thoroughly explained his reasonings. With Nick's help, my case was resolved and I was able to move on with my life. I would happily retain this attorney's services again.

    The best San Diego attorney money can buy!

    Posted by

    For someone new to the game, Mr. Moore is an excellent lawyer with the business sense of a much older, seasoned attorney. He has continually exceeded expectations and maintained the highest level of professionalism throughout our client-attorney relationship. Criminal law can be a very messy, unpleasant business, yet Mr. Moore always does his best to keep his clients at ease. He returns calls and emails in a timely manner and explains everything in detail. I will whole-heartedly recommend him to friends and relatives.

    Dedicated Lawyer

    Posted by

    When I was seeking for help with my immigration issue I contacted Nicholas J. Moore. Mr. Moore answered all my questions and concerns he was really helpful. He was also flexible with his time and my time to make the times of the appointment available for me and according to my schedule. When it came to filling out paperwork Mr. Moore made it simply and easy at no moment was I helpless or clueless. Mr. Moore also kept me informed and constantly fallowed up with me on my case. Thanks to the great work of Mr. Moore we successfully were able to obtain my work permit.

    Attorney endorsements

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    Somair Alam, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Nicholas is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer.

    Ian Seruelo

    Nicholas is an excellent advocate and an adept attorney. Knowledgeable, passionate, and brave, a well-rounded lawyer.

    Macyh Nawaey, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Moore is a great criminal defense attorney in San Diego. He truly cares about each client and fights for their rights.

    Danielle Dawoodjee, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Nicholas demonstrates a strong commitment to his clients with the highest levels of professionalism.

    David Beyersdorf, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Angelica Sciencio, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 26, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Nicholas Moore is an intelligent and dedicated trial attorney who consistently achieves great results for his clients. He has a reputation in the community for being honest and ethical. I recommend his services.

    David Meyer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 19, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Nick is a responsive attorney who works hard for his clients. He's responsible, diligent, and understand the criminal justice system.

    Aaron McAllister, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 21, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Judd Nemiro

    Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lee Vernon, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Nicholas Moore is an extremely dedicated and criminal defense attorney. He has great attention to detail and works diligently to fight for the rights of his clients. I recommend Nicholas Moore to anyone seeking the services of a criminal defense attorney.

    Lilys Mccoy, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Nick Moore is a dynamic legal presence, who applies intelligence, passion, and creativity to every case. He seeks to obtain the best results possible for each one of his clients, while also working to moving their cases quickly and efficiently.

    Edna Straus, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 29, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.-- he seems like a honest decent guy and to me that's a lot.

    Dorinda Myers, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    When you, or a loved one, is in need of a criminal defense attorney, it is important to retain an experienced, knowledgeable and competent attorney. Mr. Moore is recognized in the legal community as all three.

    Ryan Garcia, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 27, 2015
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Nick is an excellent criminal defense attorney with strong ethics, a commitment to excellence, and in my experience is a hard worker who fights for his clients.

    Ali Yousefi

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Joshua Stanley, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 20, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Nick is a dedicated and hard working criminal defense attorney. He goes above and beyond to make sure that his clients are happy. If you ever need a criminal defense attorney I highly recommend going to Nick.

    Michelle Hoskinson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Nick is enthusiastic about his work. I endorse him.

    Jeremy Evans

    Nick is a true advocate and very personable. Nick is well respected among his colleagues and clients. He is well beyond his years in terms of legal knowledge and interpersonal skills. I endorse this lawyer.

    Krishiv Mukherji, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Sean Cleary, Business Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates$250-$250/hour
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
      15 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
      30%-40%
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
      Sometimes
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card