Atty. Mark Nicholson
He Fights Against a Travesty of Justice He is the attorney known for fighting when there is a travesty of justice! Mark Nicholson has faced travesties and overcame them.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN · 17+ Years Experience
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About Mark Nicholson at a Glance
Mark Nicholson is an Attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Law Office of Mark Nicholson. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2009). Educated at Indiana University, McKinney School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Grace College (B.S., 2002). Active member of American Bar Association Indiana State Bar Association Indianapolis Bar Association. Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Nicholson
- He Fights Against a Travesty of Justice He is the attorney known for fighting when there is a travesty of justice!
- Mark Nicholson has faced travesties and overcame them
- He knows what it is like because he experienced unfair treatment, and he will fight for you to get the justice you deserve
- He has extensive trial experience from felony to misdemeanor cases, family law, and civil litigation
- He is a Lawyer with Good Ratings and Several Awards Mark Nicholson is a People Helper Lawyer
- He helps people that need quality legal representation at reasonable rates
- Attorney Nicholson has an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau, has 5-star ratings, and is an award-winning attorney
- He is a dynamic, aggressive, and trustworthy attorney that has a variety of legal disciplines He was the Law School Class President and Graduation Speaker In law school, his classmates elected him to be their class president and their graduation speaker
- They put their trust in him, and you can, too
- He will communicate directly with you and is accessible 24/7 via phone, email, text, and in-person
- He will even meet with you via video chat
- In addition, Mark Nicholson has given presentations and spoken on panels involving police brutality, prison, civil rights, criminal justice, death penalty, education, and other topics
- He has Trained Attorneys and Been Featured In Various Publications and on TV Mark Nicholson trained attorneys
- He was a supervisor and trainer of attorneys at the Marion County Public Defender Agency and is an adjunct professor for the Indiana University McKinney School of Law
- In addition, he has served as Judge Pro Tem for the Marion County Superior Courts
- He is a motivational speaker and has spoken at non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, colleges, churches, jails, prisons, veteran’s organizations, graduations, Eli Lilly, and legal conferences
- Magazines featured him in the December 2015 issue of Indianapolis Monthly, the Fall 2012 issue of the ACLU’s Carrying the Torch, the August 3-16, 2011 issue of Indiana Lawyer, February 22, 2017, Hendricks County Flyer, and various other news outlets, including TV
- He is a Veteran of the U.S
- Army and Served in Combat Mark Nicholson is a military combat veteran and assists veterans in receiving the benefits they earned
- He served on the Board of Directors for the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation (HVAF) and was the President of the Indiana Public Defender Council
- Also, he is a certified Kansas City Barbecue Society Judge and former member of the United States Parachute Association
- Let Mark Nicholson be the solution for your legal needs and let him fight for you!
- Call on him 24/7 when you are facing a travesty of justice
- Leadership and Experience • Adjunct Professor, Indiana University McKinney School of Law • Assistant Misdemeanor Supervisor, Marion County Public Defender Agency • Deputy Public Defender, Indiana State Public Defender Office • Law Clerk, Indiana State Public Defender • Bailiff, Marion County Superior Court • Law Clerk, Indiana Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) • Commencement Speaker, Class of 2008, Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis • Vice Chairman, NAACP Legal Redress Committee, 2007-2008 • Dean’s Students Advisory Board, Member, 2005-2007 • Law Student Division Representative, American Bar Association, 2005-2006 • Teacher’s Assistant, Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity, 2005 • Class Representative, Student Bar Association, 2004-2005 Military and Combat Experience • U.S
- Army Combat veteran • Honorably Discharged, U.S
- Army • Honorably Discharged, Indiana National Guard Community Involvement • Board of Directors, American Civil Liberties Union-Indiana, 2020-Present • Board of Directors, Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation, 2011-Present • Board of Directors, Indiana Public Defender Council, 2016-2021 • Member, American Bar Association • Member, Indiana State Bar Association • Member, Indianapolis Bar Association • Partial list of previous presentations: - Keynote Speaker, Indiana Housing Conference, 2018 - Bench Bar 2016 - Indiana State Bar Association (Eyewitness to Earwitness) - IUPUI - Indiana University McKinney School of Law - Grace College - Eli Lilly for Horizon House - Butler University - Fathers and Families Center - Harrison College (formerly Indiana Business College) - Indiana State Museum for the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) - Hoosier Veteran’s Assistance Foundation (HVAF) - Indianapolis Colts Tackling Homelessness - MSNBC Lockup at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility • Articles mentioned in: - Indianapolis Star Newspaper - Indianapolis Monthly Dec. 2015 - Indiana Lawyer Aug 3-16, 2011 - ACLU Carrying the Torch, vol. 12, issue 3, Fall 2012 - Res Gestae, Nov. 2017, Vol. 61 No. 4, and other publications
Practice Areas Explained
Mark Nicholson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Nicholson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Car Accidents in Indianapolis
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DUI / DWI Defense in Indianapolis
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Personal Injury in Indianapolis
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Mark Nicholson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →
Criminal Defense in Indianapolis
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Domestic Violence Defense in Indianapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose Mark Nicholson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Nicholson's practice in the field of car accidents, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and dv defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Nicholson brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, dui/dwi, and personal injury, Mark Nicholson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means Mark Nicholson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark Nicholson Handles in Indianapolis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark Nicholson has experience with under Indiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mark Nicholson directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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