Pacific Defender Law Group is a law firm with vast expertise and experience in defense of all criminal charges. We are familiar and experienced with the criminal justice system, the judges, and the prosecutors throughout the Vancouver and Spokane Washington area. Mr. Sean A. Nicholson is in court every day and have developed excellent working relationships with the judges, court clerks, and prosecutors. We strive to provide our clients with the benefits of our experience, to offer exceptional and personal representation to the clients of Pacific Defender Law Group.
Unlike many Law Firms, we do not contract our cases to outside attorneys or law firms, we handle the cases personally, and do not have inexperienced associates appearing in court. When you trust Pacific Defender Law Group to handle your criminal matter, it is handled in house and personally by Sean A. Nicholson, Esq. and Leslie S. Nicholson, Esq.
Our attorneys have well over fifty years aggregate experience practicing law. We use a team approach on all cases so that multiple attorneys review and have input on all cases. It is important that a team approach be used when dealing with the defense of criminal offenses so that “no stone goes unturned” and you, as the client, receive the benefit of multiple and thorough reviews of your case by experienced attorneys. Our experience has been that most prosecutors are overzealous and regularly overcharge individuals with crimes that are not based on the facts of the case. Do not serve unnecessary jail time, prison time, or pay unnecessary fines because you are not adequately represented. An experienced law firm can and does make a substantial difference.
It is imperative in almost all crimes (especially in DUI and domestic violence cases) that you obtain representation as soon as possible. Give our office a call so we can start working for you immediately; all initial consultations are free. We have experience and will appear in court for you anywhere in or around Vancouver, Washington.
Practice areas
Domestic Violence, Driving Under the Influence & DMV Defense, Theft/Fraud/Embezzlement Cases, Elder Abuse, Drug Offenses, Assault/Battery, Burglary/Robbery, Trespassing, Vandalism, Probation Violations.
24 years
If you have fulfilled your probation obligations, we can aid you in having your guilty or no contest plea changed to a not guilty finding and dismissal of the accusations or pleading. Thereby effectively cleaning your record. Call for details.
24 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2019 | 05/07/2022 |
CA | Active | 1998 | 02/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 39 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Excellent Acheivement in Criminal Defense | Am Jur Bankroft Whitney | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/Attorney | Nicholson Law Offices | 1998 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington Defender Association | Attorney Member | 2021 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | 2000 - Present | |
Alameda County Bar Association, Trial Practice Section | 2000 - Present | |
California Public Defenders Association | 1999 - Present | |
San Francisco County Bar Association | 1998 - Present |
State Bar of California, Solo and Small Firm Section | 1998 - Present | |
State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section | 1998 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Golden Gate Univ SOL | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
Western Oregon University | undergraduate | 1994 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of Washington v. W.C. | Reckless Driving |
People of the State of California v. J.H. | Dismissed Felony Conviction Reduced to Misdemeanor |
People of the State of California v. J.H. | Dismissal |
DMV v. R.C. | DMV Set Aside – No CDL Suspension |
DMV v. A.G.G. | DMV Set Aside – No CDL Suspension |
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William Fitzgerald, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christine Bogosian, Criminal defense Attorney on May 25, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent attorney and always looks out for the best interest of the client.
William Fitzgerald, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 23, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christine Bogosian, Criminal defense Attorney on May 25, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent attorney and always looks out for the best interest of the client.
Bradford Weston, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I have worked closely with Mr. Nicholson and the other partners in his firm for over ten years. They are all great lawyers and great people. They have vast knowledge of the criminal law issues throughout the entire S.F.Bay Area and beyond and are smart and efficient lawyers. I go to Sean for advice on complicated legal matters and enjoy working with him and the other partners and associates at Nicholson and Nicholson. Sean Nicholson gets things done.
Daryl Thompson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 28, 2014
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I endorse Sean Nicholson for his expertise in DUI/DWI.
Moises Aguilar, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
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Mr. Nicholson is a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney. He is an indispensible asset to his clients and the criminal defense community at large. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him if the occasion arose.
Erik Nicholson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Mr. Nicholson was my mentor through college and law school. I had the opportunity to work in his office for several years and can personally attest to hundreds of victories on misdemeanor and felony cases as well as DMV administrative hearings. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need.
Tyrone Martinez, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyers outstanding work. I've seen first hand how hard Mr. Nicholson works for his clients. His knowledge of criminal knowledge is deep and his commitment to his clients impressive. Mr. Nicholson is truly an asset to his clients and the legal community.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 24, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Yvonne Todd, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
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I strongly endorse this lawyer. He is an hard working aggressive attorney who fights for his clients and gets great results. His tremendous amount of experience separates him from the rest. Sean is truly an asset to the legal community.
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