Nicole Irmer

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Nicole Irmer

also known as Nicole Irmer

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Licensing Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Licensing, Criminal Defense

2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1060, San Diego, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Nicole

Biography

Dedicated, compassionate and zealous defense. Protecting your health care and professional license.

Dedicated, compassionate and zealous defense. Protecting your healthcare and professional license.

Dedicated, compassionate and zealous defense. Defending your healthcare and professional license.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Licensing 75%

Dedicated to defending the rights of Doctors, Nurses, Accountants and other Licensed Professionals with a proven track record. Representing Clients at all phases of the disciplinary proceedings including: Applications, Accusations & Investigations.

26 years

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

Dedicated to defending the rights of professionals charged with criminal violations. Extensive Experience representing individuals charged with criminal offenses including: DUIs, practicing outside the scope of their license & overprescribing.

26 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Nicole Irmer APC

2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1060, San Diego, CA, 92103

californialicensingdefense.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Nicole online.

Nicole Irmer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 23 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by CJT | July 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Excellent Lawyer in Dealing with the CA Board of Registered Nurses

As a CA registered nurse facing license suspension and removal, I sought the legal services of Attorney Nicole Irmer and Kimberly. They are both highly experienced in the field of licensure law and I felt as if I was in very good hands. They had handled the initial legal proceedings for a pretty comp...licated case, which I was satisfied with their legal counsel. There was also an additional issue which had arisen regarding a false accusation on behalf of the board, and they had risen to the challenge and helped me wipe that off the record and settle with the board. I would highly recommend their services!

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BRN ISSUE RESOLVED!

Hello to the student nurses or graduated nursing students whos looking at this review. I know if you are on this site then you are in the same situation I was in and Im glad you are taking initiative to take the next step. When I found Nicole Irmer, I was still just a student. I had a criminal recor...d of a misdemeaner hit and run and we all know how hard the CA BRN takes criminal records. I was filled with so much anxiety and worry because I heard that I could be possibly denied for a license. Imagine.. Going through two years of nursing school, Going through all the tears and stress, graduating and finding out that you wont be able to take the NCLEX becuase of a mistake years ago. I was filled with such anxiety. Luckily i found Nicole Irmer through Avvo after searching through alot of other lawyers and I explained my entire situation to her. She was honest and forward about the possible results and thats what I really respected. One thing to understand for those who are interested in hiring Nicole is that, depending on your case, you may hear from Nicoles wonderful assistant Kimberly more often than Nicole. Please do not think that Nicole is not taking your case seriously. Kimberly is a wonderful person who always kept me in the loop in regards to my case and when I received the final documents to send to the BRN, I could see how much effort Nicole put in my case. Her work was so personalized towards my case that it could not have been a "copy and paste" type of report. This is an incredible stressful time for anyone in my similar situation and Nicole and Kimberly are the perfect people to handle BRN related cases. I am pleased to say that I will be taking the NCLEX with no disciplinary issues on my license and its all thanks to Nicole and Kimberly. Please be advised that your results may vary depending on your charges but know that Nicole and Kimberly will do everything they can to help get you the best outcome.

Posted by JM | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Wonderful Experience

My case was exceptionally difficult, emotional and complicated. Ms. Irmer and Kimberly were wonderful for the entirety of my time (3 years) with them. I can’t express enough gratitude for their patience and expertise in navigating the ins and outs of the BRN and their processes (which we al know are ...very unpredictable). I felt I had a solid advocate in them, and for that I am forever grateful. I would recommend them to any licensed healthcare professional without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

She is compatinate about her clients,

I was kind of late when I called Mis Irmer about my case( 3 weeks to the due date of interviewing with the California Board). She sent her office staff to pick up all the documents regarding the alleged claim the next day. I had to leave the United State due to a family emergency. She reviewed the w...hole chart and even textbook about the Medicine Guideline about my case. She discussed the case over the phone while I was out of the country. She arranged an expert to review all the information. I mean she really cares and going extra miles to help her clients. I back to the United State one week before having my interview with the Board. I had very difficult time management, but she made it smooth and more relax to go through. The Board closed your case after the first interview. I think she really wants to help rather than looking for a fee per service or money-wise. I recommend her %100 with no doubt Thank you for your extraordinary help regarding my complicated situation. Thanks

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Registered Nurse w/ DUI in California - Nicole saved me!

Nicole and Kimberly were absolutely amazing. I knew from the moment I had a consult with Kimberly (her assistant) on the phone, that they were the team I needed. During my consult with Kimberly, she was able to answer ALL of my questions about what would happen if I were to receive probation on my ...nursing license in California because of getting a DUI. Would I have to stay in California? Could I be a nurse in California on probation? As a traveling nurse, these answers were essential, and many other consults could not tell me if I would have to stay in California or not. As it turns out, if an RN in CA receives probation on their nursing license, they DO have to complete this probation in CA, and it is very intense. I did what I had to do and obtained a permanent job in CA before self-reporting to the board, and then did everything Nicole and Kimberly told me to do to prepare a proper mitigation package to self-report my DUI to the board of nursing. What NO OTHER consulting lawyer told me is how CRITICAL the self-reporting process is in preventing probation on your nursing license after a DUI. It is literally the most important part of the process and can prevent probation. Kimberly made this very clear during the consult and emphasized retaining a lawyer early is key, in order to have enough time to prepare all the material for the self reporting document. I retained Nicole instantly and began to complete everything on her lengthy and thorough checklist of what is recommended for a self-reporting package. Kimberly and Nicole were readily available for any questions and recommendations on the documents I provided to defend my nursing license. Nicole analyzed all my documents and helped me produce a mitigation package that allowed me to receive a citation, NOT probation. It was incredible amount of work but worth it all. Meanwhile, Kimberly is as sweet as can be when answering all of my questions in the nervous, anxious state that I was in. This was an amazing team and I highly recommend them to any RN in California who receives a DUI.

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Nicole Irmer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mahogany Taylor

Licensing lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is the first lawyer I refer to when it comes to professional licensing issues. She has extensive knowledge and experience regarding professional licensing cases. Nicole is there to help her clients throughout the entire legal process. I highly recommend my colleague."

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James Hassey

Administrative law lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked several matters with Nicole where she handled their professional licensing board issues, and I handled their criminal defense case. She was a pleasure to work with and showed sincere concern for the clients outcome. She is a true professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Ganci

Licensing lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked some cases with Nicole where I handled the DUI criminal portion and she did the licensing. She is incredibly brilliant in that area and kept the client in constant contact with all issues. She is always an absolute privilege to work with."

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G. Cole Casey

Licensing lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole has been a colleague of mine for nearly 20 years.. I handle criminal defense cases, and many of my clients require assistance with their professional licenses. Nicole is my go to lawyer for all such clients, and she does a fantastic job for them. My clients always thank me for the referral, and comment upon her professionalism and competence. I highly recommend her services."

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Stefano Molea

Licensing lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nicole and I worked together on a matter and I saw, first hand, the depth of knowledge in her field. Most importantly, the quality of her experience brings a wide perspective to issues that translates to top-notch representation of her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Shapiro

Licensing lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is with pleasure I endorse my friend, and colleague, Nicole Tee Irmer. She is my go to attorney whenever my firm, or our clients, have questions regarding professional licensing implications. I have known Nicole for over a decade and have always been impressed with the quality of her work!"

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Stacie Patterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Nicole for many years. She is smart, compassionate and thorough. Nicole frets the details and represents her clients well."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Recommended with complete confidence."

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Shemtoub

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"

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Kimberly Browne

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is by far one of the best attorneys in San Diego. She is an excellent attorney who advocates zealously for her clients. Over the years I have been impressed with the depth of her legal knowledge and her ability to empathize with clients who are overwhelmed with the stress of their legal trouble. She navigates them through the legal process and investigates every possible defense."

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Jeremy Warren

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole Tee is an excellent attorney with many years of providing outstanding service to her clients. She is well regarded in the criminal defense community as well as with the judges and even the prosecutors, which says a lot about how good an advocate she is."

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Margaret Dalton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred a number of clients to Nicole over the years. Each one has expressed great gratitude for her expertise and legal representation. Nicole takes an exceptional approach to difficult situations, combining a rare level of professionalism with a personal approach that puts the client at ease. I recommend her with complete confidence."

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Judith Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Tee Irmer on several matters and have known her for over seven years. She is professional, meticulous and thorough. No stone will go unturned or issue not addressed with Ms. Tee-Irmer. She has a calm and pleasant demeanor and is well respected by other attorneys and local judges for her tenacity and intelligence. Ms. Tee-Irmer is my go to person for questions regarding licensing, and complicated criminal defense matters. She does her homework and gets GREAT results for her clients."

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Joseph Raskin

Unknown lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is a diligent and professional attorney. She understands and knows the court process. She is professional and respected by the legal community including opposing counsel. I have referred clients to her because of her integrity and zealous representation."

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Frank Polek

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known and worked with Nicole for many years. She is a dedicated and hard-working advocate for her clients. I have had many opportunities to refer clients to her, and each client has been very happy with the referral, saying how good Nicole is at explaining the legal process. I recommend her highly."

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Mahogany Taylor

Estate planning lawyer

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James Hassey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandon Naidu

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Ganci

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Stefano Molea

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Shapiro

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stacie Patterson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Raskin

Family lawyer

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Frank Polek

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Top 100 Trial Lawyers Invitation, National Trial Lawyers

2022

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2021

Client Choice's Award, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Top Rated Attorney Award, Avvo

2018

Top Rated Attorney Award, Avvo

2017

Top Rated Attorney Award, Avvo

2012

Semi-Finalist "Top Criminal Practioner", San Diego Daily Transcript

2009

Semi-Finalist "Top Practitioner in Criminal Law", San Diego Daily Transcript

2006

Semi-Finalist "Top Practitioner in Criminal Law", San Diego Daily Transcript

2005

Semi-Finalist "Top Practitioner In Criminal Law", San Diego Daily Transcript

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Nicole Irmer

2004 - 2011

Partner, Raskin & Tee

2000 - 2004

Associate, Grimes & Warwick

1999 - 1999

Law Clerk, The Office of the Public Defender, San Diego

1998 - 1998

Law Clerk, The United States Attorneys Office, Civil Division

1997 - 1997

Legal Intern, The Honorable Richard Hayden

Associations

2017 - Present

California Academy of Attorneys for Health Care Professionals

Associate Member

2013 - Present

American Association of Nurse Attorneys

Attorney Member

2004 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - 2015

California Society for Healthcare Attorneys

Member

2008 - 2010

Consumer Attorney Association of San Diego

Board of Directors

2005 - 2009

Consumer Attorney Association of San Diego

Trial Bar Magazine, Criminal Law Column Editor

2003 - 2008

American Inns of Court, William Enright Chapter

Barrister

Sample of Legal Cases

Licensed Vocational Nurse Applicant -- 4 Alcohol Related Convictions

Full Unencumbered License Granted

California Public Accountant- Untimely DUI Conviction Disclosure

Case Closed without Discipline

Acupuncture Board -- DUI Disclosure

No Discipline -- No Accusation -- Case Closed without Discipline

Medical Board -- DUI Disclosure

Investigation Closed -- Case Closed without Discipline

Board of Registered Nursing Investigation -- Medical Spa -- Unauthorized Practice of Medicine

Case Closed without Discipline

California Public Accountant- Untimely Conviction Disclosure

Case Closed without Discipline

Physical Therapy Board Applicant -- Multiple Arrests and DUI Conviction

Full Unencumbered License Granted

Dental Board Accusation- Felony Drug Conviction

Accusation Withdrawn -- Case Closed without Discipline

Investigation by Medical Board -- DUI Conviction

Case Closed without Discipline -- Investigation Closed.

Board of Registered Nursing Accusation -- Abandonment of Patient

Public Reproval

Acupuncture Board -- Multiple DUI Convictions

Case Closed without Discipline

3 counts of Forcible Rape -- DISMISSED!

Dismissed

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Education

1999

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

USD Skills and Practical Training Class

Interviewing/Counseling

2007

Criminal Law Practitioners (Panel Forum)

The Practice of Criminal Law

2007

Criminal Law Practitioners

The Practice of Criminal Law (Panel Forum)

2005

Enright Inn of Court

Recent Developments of Blakely v Washington and the Effects on the Daily Practice of Law

Publications

2020

Money Journey Today The Cost of a DUI for a Nurse

2012

San Diego Trial Bar News, Journal of Consumer Attorneys Protecting a Professional's License When Facing a Criminal Conviction or Civil Lawsuit

2006

San Diego Trial Bar News, Journal of Consumer Attorneys Eye Witness Identification: California Law

2006

San Diego Trial Bar News, Journal of Consumer Attorneys Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection

Languages

English

Activity

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