Atty. J. Eric Nickols

Atty. J. Eric Nickols

As a former Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern District of Texas, a former felony prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, and now as a criminal defense attorney since 2017 Eric has tried over 150 jury trials. Those trials include capital murder, murder, drug conspiracy, human trafficking, white-collar crimes, sexual assault, injury to a child, aggravated assault, assault, and DWI.

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About J. Eric Nickols at a glance

J. Eric Nickols is a Member based in Fort Worth, Texas, practforg at Nickols White Solomon, PLLC. They haand 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Courts for the Northern District of Texas (2003). Educated at University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D., 2003) and Howard Payne University (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • As a former Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern District of Texas, a former felony prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, and now as a criminal defense attorney since 2017 Eric has tried over 150 jury trials
  • Those trials include capital murder, murder, drug conspiracy, human trafficking, white-collar crimes, sexual assault, injury to a child, aggravated assault, assault, and DWI
  • Eric has received multiple advantageous results for his clients and believes in being ready to go to trial or negotiate a beneficial plea bargain to satisfy his client’s wishes
  • Eric graduated from Howard Payne University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science
  • Eric graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2003
  • Eric is a proud member of the Texas Bar Association and the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association
  • Additionally, Eric has the rare distinction of being Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Fewer than 7% of attorneys in Texas have this honor
  • Eric lives in Tarrant County with his wife and 2 children

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Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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J. Eric Nickols's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Nickols White Solomon, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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J. Eric Nickols has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
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J. Eric Nickols earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Law
- 2003
B.A.
Howard Payne University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Texas United States District Courts for the Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2003

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