Oregon Criminal Defense

Erik Nicholson Uses 14 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 Online information is often outdated or incorrect.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.

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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.

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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

Client Reviews

The following are real reviews from clients that Erik has represented. Leave your own review here.

July 17, 2022.

Probably one of the most professional attorneys out there. Always willing to help. Provides a response no matter the circumstance. Information is clear and concise. Not to many attorneys go out of there way to take their time to address questions in a proper manner as he does. I learned a lot about my situation from our interactions and consultation. Thank you for your time and information, Mr. Nicholson I appreciate it.

Sequoia Wheeler

June 14, 2022.

Erik helped me reach the best possible outcome with my case and helped me to be able to maintain the life I was already living. I was able to continue my master's program and continue positive progress in all areas of my life. He worked hard and around the clock and kept in close contact throughout the duration of my case.

Sam Mitch

June 10, 2022.

My niece was facing jail time but Eric turned it all around she ended up getting no jail time thank you so much god bless you

Pat Tinnis

June 10, 2022.

The best lawyer I’ve dealt with always told me what was going on always answered every question I had thanks eric

Natalie Stevens

June 10, 2022.

Very professional gets the job done very pleased with the outcome

Brenda Adams

May 28, 2022.

I’ve used him a few times and I completely trust him. I don’t have to worry so much knowing that he’s fighting to get me the best outcome possible. I appreciate that he’s approachable, willing to explain things and answer any questions. Obviously no one wants to get into legal trouble but if you do, I’d definitely recommend him. He will let you know what to expect and guide you through the process. It’s worth the peace of mind to hire a good lawyer like Erik.

Mike Campbell

February 6, 2022.

Excellent attorney that made sure I had all the documentation and and information I needed going into my hearing. Mr. Nicholson made sure all the appropriate documents were filed with the courts making this a seamless process.

Breanna Drummond

December 13, 2021.

Erik was assigned as my public defender, and was so efficient and clear about the process, even letting me know that I probably wouldn't hear from him for a good length of time because the process was slow, that I never felt like I needed to check in because I knew that if something happened that I needed to know, he would contact me. He made everything super easy dealing with the court, and you could tell that he had a lot of experience and was well respected in the courtroom. When that was done, he let me know I could contact him after a certain length of time for an expungement and that he would help me with that too. I did reach out to him and he made that process just as painless. Really great.

Shan Randall

December 7, 2021.

I am fairly new to the area and found Erik Nicholson via Google based on his reviews. He was very responsive, empathetic, and professional. He reviewed my case and options clearly. He sought the best outcome and achieved it. I am forever grateful for Erik! I would not hesitate to seek his counsel again in the future.

Free Consultation with Erik Nicholson

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

Discuss your case and understand how we can help you.
There’s a good chance you have never hired a lawyer and don’t know what to expect. We want to make this process easy from beginning to end. We understand that choosing a lawyer is a big decision and we want you to learn about our successful approach to criminal defense.
Learn how Oregon law applies to your situation.
There is a lot of false information about criminal law especially on the Internet. I often speak to people who are making decisions based on information that is just plain wrong. The defense decisions you make today can have dramatic and lasting impacts for the rest of your life. Make sure you are building a solid strategy based on accurate and timely information.
Learn the costs of hiring a lawyer & what to expect moving forward
One of the most common questions we hear is “how much does it cost to hire a criminal defense lawyer?” Unfortunately, the answer is “it depends”. We offer an upfront flat fee and payment plans for all cases. We know hiring a criminal defense attorney is unexpected so we try to offer excellent service at a lower price than our competitors.

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