Vancouver, WA Criminal Defense Lawyer

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 Washington area. Mr. Sean A. Nicholson is in court every day and has 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 most 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.

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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Practice Areas

DUI DEFENSE

Following a DUI, it often feels like life is on hold. I’m here to advocate for you, working to protect your license and guide you through the defense process with minimal disruption to your daily life.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Facing a domestic violence charge can profoundly affect your personal and professional life. Safeguard your rights by leveraging experience to secure the best possible outcome.

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THEFT & EMBEZZLEMENT

A theft conviction can significantly restrict your future employment prospects. Collaborating with a lawyer enables you to devise a strategic plan, maximizing your chances for a favorable outcome on your court date.

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WEAPONS CHARGES

Weapons charges come with stringent penalties, often involving jail time. Partnering with our dedicated defense team provides you with the optimal opportunity to overcome or reduce these charges.

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Client Testimonials

Client - 2023-04-05

I have retained the services of many attorneys. My experience with Mr. Nicholson was by far the best I have had with any attorney. His fee was low. I highly recommend him. If you need an attorney, call Sean Nicholson first!

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Client - 2023-03-23

Mr. Nicholson and his team were an absolute godsend in regard to handling my issue. They were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and always fast to reply to any questions I had throughout the process. They kept me informed about every step along the way, and how best to prepare for the steps ahead. If you should find yourself in a predicament with the courts, I cannot recommend Pacific Defender Law Group enough! They really know what they're doing and should I ever require services in the future, they will be the first contact that I make, every time.

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Client - 2023-01-10

The entire team at Pacific Defender Law Group has been nothing short of exceptional through the entire process. From the moment I contacted Sean he was nothing but professional. His teams knowledge of the judges, court clerks, and prosecuting attorney's is extremely helpful in getting his cases moved to the top of the docket. I never waited long in any of my court hearings. Other court dates that I was not required to be at Sean let me know in plenty of time in advance. I never met Sean face to face due to current court situations due to covid, but he knew exactly who I was and was totally prepared to litigate on my behalf on my first and last court date. I never hope to be in the situation I was in again, but if I am I will call Pacific Defender Law Group immediately.
Sean and his team are extremely prepared, professional, and well worth the fee.
Do your self a favor if you're in an alcohol related issue, you can do no better than to retain Pacific Law Defender Group as your representative!

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Client - 2022-12-29

It is never a pleasant feeling needing to deal with the court system but, if you find yourself in that situation. Mr. Nicholson would be the guy to have by your side. He is extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk to and is truly there for you. No matter the problem, he will help you navigate through the issue and get you the best possible outcome. I am truly thankful for his help and will highly recommend him to anyone that needs his service.

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Client - 2022-12-20

Knowledgeable, Punctual, Organized, Accurate and Fair. Excellent experience from start to finish.

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