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Jerry Nicholson began his legal career in 1978 working as a Deputy District Attorney for Orange County. In that role, he prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. Additionally, he was assigned to the county’s Narcotics Task Force, where he investigated and prosecuted major narcotics cases. As a Deputy District Attorney, Jerry Nicholson gained the considerable trial and courtroom experience that serves as a foundation for his criminal defense work today. Subsequently, Mr. Nicholson became a partner in the statewide law firm of Hunter, Nicholson, & Mason, where he supervised all of the firm’s criminal and litigation matters. In 1987, Mr. Nicholson launched his own practice exclusively focusing on criminal defense. That practice has now expanded to include all areas of criminal defense.

Former Criminal Prosecutor - Former Deputy Attorney General - Trial Attorney. I am a trial attorney in the greater Los Angeles area.. I specialize in criminal defense, family law and professional license defense in the state of California.. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Political Science from UCLA in 1999. In 2001, I received Master’s Degree in Policy Studies (MPP) from UCLA School of Public Policy, Social Research and Urban Planning (currently UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs), and a law degree from University of San Diego in 2004.. I was a Deputy District Attorney in Riverside prosecuting misdemeanor crimes, general felonies, domestic violence cases, child abuse cases, sex offenses and drug related crimes.. Subsequently, I worked at the California Attorney General’s Office in the Licensing Section. As a Deputy Attorney General, I represented state licensing agencies, both within and outside of the Department of Consumer Affairs, mainly in disciplinary actions filed against licensed professionals before the Office of Administrative Hearings.. In my private practice, I have successfully handled both civil and criminal cases in the areas of family law, civil litigation, and criminal defense.. I am fluent in both English and Polish.