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My name is Nichole A. Collins and I have been in private practice since 2010. My practice is focused exclusively on family law and criminal defense. Over the years I have litigated hundreds of cases, including but not limited to: Divorce, Custody, Relocation, Grandparents Rights, Dependency, Adoption, Child Support, Spousal Support, Alimony Pendente Lite, Alimony, Protection from Abuse, DUI, Assault, Rape and related sex offenses, Drug Offenses, PCRA matters, as well as Superior Court Appeals.
I attended collage at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and graduated summa cum laude (with highest honors) in 2005. I have a B.S. in psychology, a Criminal Justice Minor, and a pre-law emphasis. I am a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. I began law school in 2006 at Widener University School of Law, and graduated in 2009. During law school I was a member of VITA (the volunteer income tax assistance program). I also participated in the Widener Civil Law Clinic.
Following law school graduation I did an externship at the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, Counsel Division. The BPOA regulates the 29 professional and occupational licensing boards. I worked primarily with the following boards: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Psychology, and Real Estate. My primary responsibility was to draft recommendations to the board regarding whether or not disciplinary action should be taken against a licensee.
Next, I accepted a job as Legislative Counsel for State Senator Anthony Williams. My responsibilities included: Drafting and Promoting Legislation, Attending Committee Meetings, Briefing the Senator on Proposed Legislation, Meeting with Lobbyists, Giving Speeches on the Senator's behalf, and more. I loved my job with the Senate, but I wanted a career where I could actually make a difference by advocating for people on an individual level.
The percentage of my practice devoted to litigation is probably around 60%.
I am admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, and the Federal United States District Court. I am a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Dauphin County Bar Association. I was recently honored to be named a Top 100 Lawyer by the Nationial Trial Lawyers organization.
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Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
26 Client Reviews
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Posted by David | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Very dissatisfied using this attorney and her firm
I hired them as a result of a False PFA that was filed against me. The firm fired the attorney that was working on my case. They sent another unprepared attorney and took my money. I made them aware that I was not satisfied and wanted to appeal. They ignored my requests repeatedly. Furthermore, ...
Dear David: I never represented you for the PFA. Despite that, you have been so fixated on the PFA that you seem to have forgotten about the custody rights that you finally have. I hope you enjoyed your first unsupervised visit. Please stop harassing me and the rest of my law firm.
Posted by Major Robert Krohn Jr. | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Truly Professional, Motivated and Dedicated
Nichole is a true professional who guided me through a very tough time of my life. She ensured that I was treated with dignity and respect throughout the entire proceeding. She was upfront about everything, never sugar coated and most importantly never mislead me. Her no nonsense attitude, attent...
Posted by Lester | August 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense
My opinion of Nichole CollinsI
I hired Nichole about a year ago for my criminal case.I couldn't be any more pleased about her performance for me.She was very knowledgeable on my case ,she kept me informed about everything she did and why she did it .Nichole also worked on my domestic case and got me some custody of my 2children.Sh...
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2014
inexperienced lawyer
attorney collins did not communicate back to me with questions i had called her office about related to my case. she did not keep her word on things she said she was gonna pursue. bottom line she put me on the back burner and was more concerned with charging me with money and not my case. I would not...
Posted by Janay | June 12, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dedicated is an understatement
From the first day Ms. Collins took our case, she made us feel like we were her only client. She keeps us in the loop at all times, has put such heart and dedication into the case, and really wants the best outcome. She is positive and makes an effort to keep our spirits up with humor and a differe...
"Nichole is a dedicated attorney that gets optimal results for her clients. Nichole’s legal prowess, extensive knowledge and exceptional work ethic are top notch. Family law is a challenging area of practice, yet Nichole deals with difficult situations seemingly effortlessly. I am proud to work with such an outstanding attorney."
"Nichole is an exceptional lawyer. She has tremendous insight and outstanding legal knowledge. Further, she is unflappable. She maintains control of her cases in a way that is critical for proper practice in family law."
"Nichole is an exceptional attorney who is always available to her clients as well as other counsel. She has assisted me regarding the nuances of Pennsylvania law on numerous occasions and she is always willing to lend a helping hand. She has a remarkable understanding of not only family law but criminal law as well. When clients as for a criminal defense or family law attorney in Pennsylvania, Nichole is always one of my referrals."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nichole is a very knowledgeable attorney who handles all areas of family law. She is dedicated to her clients and works hard to obtain positive outcomes."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Disbarment issued in PA, 2018
updated on 05/07/2018Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Pennsylvania State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Temporary Suspension issued in PA, 2018
updated on 03/20/2018Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Select Lawyer in Family Law, Divorce and Custody, Select Lawyers Pennsylvania
2016
10 Best Femal Attorney Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Select Lawyer in Criminal and Family Law, Susquenahha Style
2010
Best of the West Shore #1 Bartender, Cumberlink
2014 - Present
Attorney, Shaffer & Engle Law Offices
2010 - 2010
Legislative Counsel, Pennsylvania State Senate
2015 - Present
The National Trial LawyersTop 100 Lawyer
2010 - Present
Dauphin County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Golden Key International Honor SocietyMember
2009
JD
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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