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Nicole Terece Dalton
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About Nicole
Biography
When you need help in a crisis, I am dedicated to the fight, personally. Aggressive. Successful. We offer phone, video, and personal consultations. Born and raised in the NW, I graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2006 and have been fighting the good fight ever since.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
DUI and DWI
30%
Car Accident
20%
Personal Injury
10%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 19 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Dalton Law Office, PLLC
(360) 213-0714
Fax
2904 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, 98663
daltonlawoffice.netI practice regularly in Cowlitz County, Washington
1st Avenue South, Kelso, WA, 98626
daltonlawoffice.netNicole Terece Dalton's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Amazing and Understanding Lawyer
Nicole was there when I needed her the most. She was relatable and understood all the troubles I was facing. Best of all, she was able to come up with a solution for everything. I appreciate all she's done and would recommend her to anyone.
Posted by Mike | October 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
Nicole handled and is still dealing with a difficult case in a difficult jurisdiction and has defended me and my rights aggressively while maintaining complete professional standing and respect with the Judge, Prosecutor and Police. She deftly avoided trial and was practical and cost effective. As we...
Posted by Don | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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BEST, MOST RESPECTABLE ATTORNEY YOU CAN HAVE. THE REAL DEAL.
She handle our case with the MOST RESPECT. HONEST and EXCELLANT AND BRILLIANT. No other attorney would help but she did and she WON. I give her 1000 stars. Her and her staff should run for the U.S. President. AWESOME. They are Very Professional.
Posted by Barbara | February 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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A Genuine, Caring Attorney
It has been almost seven years since I hired Ms. Dalton to represent me in an extremely stressful family guardianship case. Her calm, warm way of helping a very scared client made what I was going through tolerable. My life has changed a lot since that time, but I always wanted to let her know how mu...
Posted by Daren | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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From Contemptuous to Contentedness
The presiding judge asked if I had council. I answered, Dalton in Vancouver, to which he replied, "Good attorney." Ms. Dalton had the skill to resolve the charges against me without penalty, and she possessed the charm to make the procedure as pleasant as possible. Ms. Dalton exudes competence an...
Nicole Terece Dalton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is tenacious, extremely skilled at trial and litigation. She is compassionate and exceptionally committed to her clients. If I ever needed a criminal defense lawyer, Nicole Dalton would be first on my call list. Before you talk to the police; talk to Nicole!"
"Nicole is a creative and personable lawyer and being a Spanish speaker is a plus."
"I have immense admiration for Nicole. It is obvious to anyone with the opportunity to see her in action on a regular basis that she is a brilliant, tireless, and unparalleled advocate for her clients. For these reasons, I immediately think of Nicole when I am asked for a referral or need a second opinion on local practice issues."
"Nicole works really hard for her clients, and comes up with some unique ideas for her cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is a fellow classmate of mine and I have worked with and against her in court. She is a strong advocate and a kind person. I highly recommend her."
"Nicole is an outstanding attorney, with all the attributes one could hope for in a lawyer in a criminal case. She is smart, hardworking, creative, and a fierce advocate. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is an excellent attorney who always goes the extra mile, looking for creative, "outside the box" ways of fighting for her clients and strategizing their defense."
"Nicole is everything a good lawyer should be. She is relentless, well spoken, intellectually gifted, and she understands the big picture mission in front of her. She is very active in the legal community and I see her name constantly, one of the few movers and shakers that I keep an eye on. She is often involved in cutting-edge legal issues that demonstrate her creative thinking and her dogged pursuit of the objectives necessary to benefit her clients. Anyone lucky enough to be represented by Nicole is in good hands and will be well served. She has my highest endorsement."
"Nicole cares about her clients and the results she gets for them. Can't say enough about finding a lawyer whose goal is results for the client; not just looking good in court."
"I endorse Ms. Dalton. She is a great attorney, who really cares about her clients and fights hard for their rights."
"Nicole cares deeply about getting a great result for her clients. She told me that she went to law school primarily because in her previous career as a court interpreter she saw criminal defendants getting bad representation. This shows in everything she does for her clients."
"Nicole Dalton is a tenacious, hard-working attorney who uses all available means to further her client's interests. She is creative in her approach to cases, articulate in her dealings with the courts, and compassionate in her attorney-client relationships. I am continually impressed by Nicole's dedication to her clients. She is an A-list attorney and I am proud to be her colleague."
"Nicole Dalton is an aggressive advocate and fights hard for her clients. She is extremely hardworking and avidly pursues the best for her clients. She gets results. Nicole is skilled at legal writing, articulate and a strong courtroom advocate. Although she is known for being an aggressive litigator, she is also compassionate and available to her clients. She understands the difficulties people face in life and works to get her clients through difficult times in the best shape possible. I recommend Nicole Dalton without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2006
Casey Scholar, Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
2006
Cum Laude, Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
2003
Best Brief in Class: Legal Writing and Analysis, Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
2002
Magna Cum Laude, Portland State University
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Nicole T. Dalton, PLLC
2006 - 2008
Lawyer, Morse Bratt & Andersen, PLLC
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Law Office of Phil Goldsmith
2003 - 2004
Legal Writing Teaching Assistant, Lewis & Clark Law School
2000 - 2000
Volunteer Interpreter Workshop Facilitator, Oregon Judicial Department
1998 - 2006
Freelance Certified Court Interpreter, Oregon Judicial Dept.
1996 - 1997
Legal Assistant, Mark Austin Cross, P.C.
1995 - 1996
Legal Assistant, Brian Patrick Conry, PC
Associations
2015 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Clark County2nd Vice President
2006 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2006 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI Refusal - 2016 Dismissed
Dismissed
State v. M - Assault IV 2015
Not Guilty after jury trial
State v. E - Rape in the Second Degree 2014
Not Guilty after jury trial
State v. M - Assault II, Domestic Violence 2014
Dismissed
State v. A - Assault IV DV, Harassment
Conviction Reversed, Dismissed
State v. R - Assault II, Domestic Violence 2014
Reduced to misdemeanor
State v. D - Assault IV, DV 2013
Dismissed
State v. D - Assault II, DV, 2014
Reduced to misdemeanor, gun rights retained
State v. A, Assault IV, DV, 2013
Dismissed
State v. T, Assault IV, 2008
Dismissed
State v. B, Assault IV, DV 2012
Dismissed
State v. L - Residential Burglary 2011
Reduced to gross misdemeanor
State v. E - Felony Harassment 2014
Reduced to gross misdemeanor
State/City v. J - Attempted Assault Officer & Resist Arrest 2012
Acquitted after jury trial
State v. S - Assault IV, DV 2014
Dismissed
State v. B - Felony Harassment 2015
Reduced to gross misdemeanor
State v. L - Assault IV, DV 2014
Dismissed
State v. G - Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Dismissed
Education
2006
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude
2002
Portland State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017
Defending Drug Cases
Cross of the Drug Tech
2016
Spring Training: Hitting a Home Run with Search & Seizure
Search and Seizure: Pleading and Proving
2016
PUD/Municipal Attorneys Vancouver, WA Fall CLE
Closing Arguments: Art & Skill of Persuasion
2016
Misdemeanor Go: Mobilizing Your Misdemeanor Defense
Creative Plea Bargaining and Alternative Solutions to Misdemeanor Charges
2015
Washington Defender Association Webinar
Bifurcating Prior Convictions in Felony DUI Cases: Working to Push Back the Bad Tide on Highly Prejudicial Evidence
2015
May 27 CCBA Young Lawyers CLE
Law Office Management
2015
Current Issues in Evidence and Suppression
Impeachment
2015
Clark County Indigent Defense Lawyers CLE
Bridging Cultural Difference & Impeachment
2013
Noticias Noroeste
Initiative 502
2011
Noticias Noroeste
Criminal Law and Immigration Advice: Padilla
2009
New Lawyer Education Program
Suggestions & Resources for Managing Your Practice
2008
WDA 2008 Defender Conference
Successfully Working Across Language Barriers
Publications
2012
Washington Criminal Defense
The Language Gap
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Where do I start, no one is responding to any of my requests on these sites?
04 Feb 2021
Q&A
How many times can a court date be postponed if judge postpones it?
19 Jan 2010
Q&A
Is ADHD a feasible defense in traffic cases?
15 Jun 2009