Atty. Stephen N Nicholson

Atty. Stephen N Nicholson

Stephen N Nicholson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal law, intellectual property. Stephen received a degree from Thomas Jefferson SOL, San Diego, CA, and has been licensed for 15 years.

San Jose San Jose 15 yrs experience 15 year
Call (213) 603-9903 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen N Nicholson at a glance

Stephen N Nicholson is a criminal defense, ip, and appellate attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (LL.M, 2015) and Thomas Jefferson SOL, San Diego, CA Univ of California Santa Cruz, CA (—). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen N Nicholson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal law, intellectual property
  • Stephen received a degree from Thomas Jefferson SOL, San Diego, CA, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Stephen practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen N Nicholson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen N Nicholson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Stephen N Nicholson is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Stephen N Nicholson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Stephen N Nicholson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Jose or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen N Nicholson

Where is Stephen N Nicholson's law office located?
Stephen N Nicholson's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen N Nicholson handle?
Stephen N Nicholson focuses on criminal defense, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen N Nicholson practiced law?
Stephen N Nicholson has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Stephen N Nicholson go to law school?
Stephen N Nicholson earned their education at (LL.M, 2015); (—).
How can I contact Stephen N Nicholson for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen N Nicholson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

LL.M
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2015
Thomas Jefferson SOL, San Diego, CA Univ of California Santa Cruz, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.