Atty. Thomas Allen Nickens

Atty. Thomas Allen Nickens

Thomas Allen Nickens is a lawyer practicing probate, wills, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Allen Nickens at a glance

Thomas Allen Nickens is a wills, probate, personal injury, family law, and litigation attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in California (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Humphreys College (J.D., 1973) and California State University at Sacramento (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Allen Nickens is a lawyer practicing probate, wills, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Thomas practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Allen Nickens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Allen Nickens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Thomas Allen Nickens is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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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 Sacramento 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Allen Nickens

Where is Thomas Allen Nickens's law office located?
Thomas Allen Nickens's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Allen Nickens handle?
Thomas Allen Nickens focuses on wills, probate, personal injury, family law, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Allen Nickens practiced law?
Thomas Allen Nickens has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Thomas Allen Nickens go to law school?
Thomas Allen Nickens earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Thomas Allen Nickens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Humphreys College
- 1973
B.A.
California State University at Sacramento
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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