Oregon Criminal Defense

Erik Nicholson Uses 15 Years of Courtroom Experience To Fight For You.

Being charged with a crime is intimidating and overwhelming. Online information is often outdated or incorrect. To get accurate and meaningful legal advice it’s best to speak with an experienced, local criminal defense attorney about your situation. Erik Nicholson works every day in Oregon courts and will give you the advice you need.

Who We Are

A Small Team That Produces Big Results.

Erik and his longtime legal assistant, Tionna, provide criminal defense with honesty, integrity, and success. We believe each client is unique and work closely with you to develop the relationship and trust needed to produce results. Big firms will shuffle you around and create barriers between you and your attorney. When you work with us you will have direct and unrestricted access to Erik and Tionna when you need it.

What We Do

Personalized Criminal Defense.

If you’re charged with a crime you probably have many questions about your charge(s) and the legal process. Erik will evaluate your case, give an honest assessment, develop a plan for you, and execute that plan for the best possible results.

Practice Areas


DUI DEFENSE & DIVERSION

RECKLESS DRIVING

DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED

HIT & RUN CHARGES

THEFT CHARGES

ASSAULT & HARASSMENT

LICENSE REINSTATEMENT

EXPUNGEMENTS

OREGON DMV FRAUD

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Free Consultation with Erik Nicholson

Erik always provides a free consultation. This will give you an opportunity to do three important things:

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    There is a lack of easily accessible, authoritative information about Oregon law. Erik has started creating and publishing a series of legal “Quick Guides” answering the most common questions about many aspects of Oregon law as it pertains to DUII and other practice areas. Feel free to use these and share them wherever they might be helpful.


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