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James Michael Nichols

Office of the Public Defender β€’ Baltimore, MD
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Contact

Email
Phone
(301) 917-3348
Address
300 West Preston Street., Baltimore, MD, 21201, US

Professional

About

James M. Nichols is a 2003 graduate of the University of Delaware, where he received a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science, and a 2008 graduate of the University of Baltimore School of law. While attending law school, Mr. Nichols worked for Kramon & Graham as a summer associate and as a law clerk for Warnken, LLC. After graduation, Mr. Nichols became a lawyer with Warnken, LLC, where he handled post convictions and appellate matters for the Firm. Mr. Nichols appeared before the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, as well as both of Maryland's appellate courts and many of Maryland's Circuit Courts. Mr. Nichols was also lead counsel in Ace America Ins. Co., v. Williams, 418 Md. 400 (2011); Matthews v. State, 424 Md. 503 (2011); and Moore v. United States, 709 F.3d 287 (4th Cir. 2013).

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

Credentials

Education
2007 University of Baltimore J.D. 2004 University of Delaware B.A.
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2016 Post Conviction Attorney of the Year, Office of the Public Defender
Publications
2007 The Daily Record (Maryland) Corporate Counsel Beware: In-house counsel convicted of mail fraud
Associations
2007 - Present Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
Updated: Mar 24, 2026