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  • Tigard, OR
  • Licensed for 9 years
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Erik W Nicholson
Erik W Nicholson
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About Erik

Northwest Defender for DUI & Criminal Defense Law. See my Reviews, call for your free consultation.

After graduating from Oregon State University Erik Nicholson attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco where he received his Juris Doctorate and graduated amongst the top of his class. While at Golden Gate University, he was on the Dean’s Honor list seven of his nine terms. He was also twice awarded the Cali Excellence for the Future Award in both advanced criminal procedure and advanced contract law for achieving the top grade in his class.

Throughout law school Erik worked at a private criminal defense law firm where he had the unique opportunity to learn about and participate in all stages of a criminal case. For his final year of law school he interned at the prestigious San Francisco Public Defender’s office where he was put on the major felony rotation.

After graduation Erik was offered an associate attorney position and practiced criminal defense throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and various other Northern California Counties. He successfully represented hundreds of clients before deciding to start The Law Offices of Erik Nicholson in his home state of Oregon.

Erik has a passion for defending the accused and is happy to give a free case evaluation and consultation to anyone in need.

Practice areas

Criminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 50%

    10 years, 600 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 50%

    10 years, 750 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

12330 SW Grant Ave
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The Law Offices of Erik Nicholson

12330 SW Grant Ave
Tigard, OR, 97223

Office (503) 343-4696
Fax (503) 828-9538

Website

https://www.northwestdefender.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ORActive201011/03/2019
CAActive200911/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers41
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Featured AttorneyLawyers of Distinction2017
Criminal Law & Litigation Law Firm of the Year - USAFinance Monthly Global Awards2016
Premier AttorneyNational Academy of Jurisprudence2016
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2016
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2016
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2015
Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2015
Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2015
Nominated as finalist for Criminal Defense Law Firm of the YearLawyer Monthly Legal Awards 20112011
Excellence for the Future Award -- Advanced Criminal ProcedureCenter for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction2008
Excellence for the Future -- Advanced ContractsCenter for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction2007
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyThe Law Offices of Erik Nicholson2010 - Present
Associate AttorneyNicholson & Nicholson2009 - 2010
Legal InternSan Francisco Public Defender's Office2009 - 2009
Legal AssisantNicholson & Nicholson2005 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Association of Trial AttorneysMember2013 - Present
Oregon State BarMember2010 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2010 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Tau Kappa Epsilon - Oregon State UniversityBoard Member2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2009 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember2006 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
www.NorthwestDefender.comCriminal Case Process2013
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Golden Gate University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2009
Oregon State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2005
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Freshman OrientationCampus Law2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
State v. B.H.Dismissed
State v. K.E.Charges not filed
State v. J.HCase Dismissed
State v. D.K.Case Dismissed

Reviews

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Perry Mason Look Out!

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This is the best attorney I have ever hired! He was proactive from the get go, and helped me avoid jail time and got my fines reduced to almost nothing! Thank you Erik, you're the best!
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Hired attorney

Best DUI representation in Oregon

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I hired Mr. Nicholson for my DUI case and was met with an exciting, helpful and very knowledgeable attorney. Mr. Nicholson was exactly what I was looking for in a sea of defense attorneys in the Portland area, unlike others who I considered Mr. Nicholson connected with me on a personal level and made me feel I was his most important client, this feeling was also shared by others who I spoke with about Mr. Nicholson. If you want to hire an attorney that shows great interest and care in your case while providing you with the best results possible Mr. Nicholson is in my opinion the only attorney around that can provide you with such an excellent service.
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Shannon Wilson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 12, 2017
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Travis Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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Rhett Bernstein, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 14, 2015
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As a judge, I've had the opportunity to observe Erik Nicholson represent persons charged with DUII on many occasions. He is intelligent, works zealously for his clients and demonstrates high-level trial skills. I highly recommend Erik Nicholson.

Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Dec 11, 2014
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Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Sean Nicholson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
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Mr. Nicholson worked at my firm for many years and has extensive knowledge of both the California and Oregon courts, he has now practiced a number of years in the Oregon courts. I have no hesitation giving him the strongest recommendation and do not hesitate to ask him to assist and handle cases on my behalf here in California. I have also followed his career in Oregon and have seen firsthand the excellent results he has obtained repeatedly and consistently. If you have been arrested, call Mr. Nicholson and you will receive top notch representation.

Ginny Harjot Walia, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 7, 2013
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Erik enjoys excellent client ratings and endorsements of his fellow lawyers. I gladly endorse this lawyer.

David Haghighi, Immigration Attorney on Sep 26, 2013
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I endorse Mr. Nicholson. He does an outstanding job for his clients and is known to be a hard working attorney in his area.

John Van Geffen, Aviation Attorney on Sep 26, 2013
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Mr. Nicholson is excellent in his field.

Justin Hausler, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 26, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nicholson is very knowledgable in his field.

Jennifer Wang

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Douglas Lineberry, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 26, 2013
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Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Sep 24, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Ryan Hackett, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 19, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Steven Yarosh

Mr. Nicholson recently advised me on how to address a complicated statutory issue that arose in a DUI case I’m handling. He gave excellent advice and is clearly an experienced, knowledgeable and detail-minded attorney. I highly recommend him.

Fred Anderson, Litigation Attorney on Mar 3, 2013
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Jared Justice, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 28, 2013
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I have met Mr. Nicholson on a few occasions. He is very knowledgable, and hard working. Most importantly, when I see Mr. Nicholson in court, I see a satisfied client standing next to him.

Bartley Herron, Spinal cord injury Attorney on Jan 7, 2013
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I’m pleased to recommend Erik as a fine criminal defense lawyer. Erik is hardworking and has a warm professional demeanor. He is smart and demonstrates real concern for his clients.

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