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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.
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1220 Main Street, Suite 400, Vancouver, WA, 98660
601 West 1st Avenue, Suite 1400, Spokane, WA, 99201
400 Union Avenue SE, Suite 200, Olympia, WA, 98501
48 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Cheap but not Really
Flier Lawyer. He was the cheapest; 2.tk for pretrial 5k for trial was he offer for his service. Initial 30 minutes phone consultation / sales was good with empty possibilities. after hiring, the work he put in was next to none: two meetings were held at court; he knew next to nothing about the mat...
I know exactly who this client is and the entire post is simply untrue. I reviewed every aspect of your case and gave you our honest case evaluation and recommendation. I also did not refuse to go to trial. I refused to go to trial on your demand of no time waiver basis, which was not ever part of our agreement, and not at all possible schedule wise. All charges, except Disturbing the Peace were DISMISSED. Court records: 001 - PC422(a)-MISD-Criminal Threats - Dismissal: Negotiated Plea 002 - PC594(b)(2)(a)-MISD-Vandalism Under $400 - Dismissal: Negotiated Plea 003 - PC148(a)(1)-MISD-Resist, Obstruct, Delay Of Peace Officer Or EMT - Dismissal: Negotiated Plea 004 - PC415(2)-MISD-Disturbing The Peace By Loud Noise - Pled Nolo Contendere. It is now over 6 months since we handled your case and you post this utterly false review. Court Records: Defendant advised, understood, and waived: Defendant was advised of and understood Charges and Direct Consequence of Plea Right to Trial by Jury Waived Court Found Plea Knowledgeable,Intelligently Made,Voluntary Defendant stated there is no legal cause why sentence should not now be pronounced. Affidavit of Summary Probation Violation filed Probation Violation Withdrawn and Stricken - Victim does not want to proceed with charges. You allegedly violated probation within two months which is why you are "suffering for my decision", the court records show the truth, the post is simply FALSE. Lastly, you were given all case materials except for the encrypted digital files provided by the D/A's office that could not be copied, as was explained to you repeatedly. Simply put, none of your post is truthful.
Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Your Are In Good Hands with Nicholson & Nicholson
I have never been in trouble with the law my entire life. I made a mistake and I was so fortunate to hire Sean Nicholson to represent my case. I was in uncharted territory with the criminal justice system and Mr. Nicholson was by my side every step of the way. He explained the charges against me and ...
Posted by Alex | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
LEGAL REPRESENTATION
Mr. Sean Nicholson conducted my case covering all details possible, and the day at the Court he met me outside the Court Room, as previously discussed, and before going to the podium to see the Judge. He explained me that he had met the Judge and the D.A. to discuss my case, getting a reduced infrac...
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Helpful but very difficult to get a call back.
My son was involved in a domestic violence case. He was great in the beginning and in fact managed to get a great sentence when my son pled. But when I tried to get a hold of Mr. Nicholson to assist with some additional issues with the case, he never responded. He had a conflict with his schedule ...
Your Son was the client at all times, not you. I spoke to him repeatedly regarding representation post sentencing. I was only retained through sentencing and was unavailable on the date that they unilaterally added the case back to calendar. Nobody ever checked my availability and I advised your son that I was scheduled to be another courthouse, so it is simply untrue that I did not show up for a court appearance. Also, it is not my job to repeat every conversation I had with your son to you, he can do so, I just do not have time to repeat work over and over again.
Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Absolutely Fantastic!
I had an issue with very serious legal ramifications that could have negatively altered my life forever. Instead, Sean took charge and overcame many hurdles in getting me a decision far superior to anything I could have dreamed. He took the time to understandably explain everything in great detail....
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent attorney and always looks out for the best interest of the client."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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1998
Excellent Acheivement in Criminal Defense, Am Jur Bankroft Whitney
1998 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Nicholson Law Offices
2021 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
2000 - Present
Alameda County Bar Association, Trial Practice Section
1999 - Present
California Public Defenders Association
1998 - 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
Reckless Driving
Dismissed Felony Conviction Reduced to Misdemeanor
Dismissal
DMV Set Aside – No CDL Suspension
DMV Set Aside – No CDL Suspension
DMV Set Aside – No CDL Suspension
Petty Theft
Dismissal
Set Aside – No CDL Suspension
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
DMV Set Aside - No CDL Suspension
Dismissal
All Charges Dismissed
All Charges Dismissed
SET ASIDE - NO SUSPENSION CDL
No conviction / No suspension.
DMV Set Aside - No CDL Suspension
NO REFUSAL SUSPENSION - SET ASIDE OF REFUSAL SUSPENSION
DMV Set Aside - No CDL Suspension
DUI Charges Dismissed/DMV Set Aside
DMV Set Aside - No CDL Suspension
SET ASIDE - NO SUSPENSION CDL
SET ASIDE - NO SUSPENSION CDL
DMV Set Aside - No CDL Suspension
DMV Set Aside - No CDL Suspension
All Charges Dismissed
All Charges Dismissed - Probation Reinstated
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
undergraduate
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Legal Answers
I filed a PC1203.4, the order was withdrawn and set aside and all charges dismissed. What does that mean?
09 Aug 2019
If I was placed on probation in 2013 and violated in 2015 what is the actual conviction date?
09 Aug 2019
In California, in a Domestic Violence misdemeanor case, can DA use my own admission and my wife's injury report to convict me?
06 Jul 2018