Judson Anlauf Nichols

Judson Anlauf Nichols

Law Offices of Judson Anlauf Nichols • Minneapolis, MN
Criminal Defense DUI & DWI

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Contact

Email
Phone
(715) 954-4532
Address
401 S 1st St #1123, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, US

Professional

About

Jud Nichols fights for the rights of the accused by providing individualized representation in all stages of felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors. From the beginning of each case, Jud works with people to get to know who they are, what challenges they face, and what their goals are. Understanding every person’s circumstances is essential not just to building the best defense, but also to sustaining well-being. Prior to becoming an associate attorney with Ramsay Law Firm, PLLC, Jud previously worked for the Wright County Public Defender’s Office, the San Diego Public Defender’s Office, and another well-reputed private criminal defense firm in the twin cities. He has worked on hundreds of different criminal cases, ranging from bail hearings to jury trials. He achieved his first Not Guilty verdict while still in law school. Afterwards, a supervising attorney told him, “Cherish those words, because you probably will not be hearing them again anytime soon.” Less than a year later, he heard them again after an assault jury trial in Wright County. He also heard them in his first month at Ramsay Law Firm, PPLC, when Jud second-chaired a felony jury trial that resulted in a Not Guilty verdict. Jud has successfully had several cases dismissed by challenging illegal stops, searches, seizures, and arrests. He understands that criminal defense is about protecting the constitutional rights afforded to every person, and he is committed to upholding those rights. By traveling throughout Latin America and Spain, Jud learned to speak Spanish. He believes communication, collaboration, and straight-forwardness are all crucial to presenting, and winning, cases.

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
2013 University of Minnesota Law School JD - Juris Doctor 2009 University of Minnesota BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2013 Dean's List Award, University of Minnesota
Publications
2014 www.mndwidefenseblog.com Brooks-Style Consent: Valid Forevermore? A Dissenting Opinion Suggests Otherwise. 2014 www.mndwidefenseblog.com Does Our Breath Deserve Fourth Amendment Protection? 2013 Hennepin Lawyer New To the Bench: Hon. Carolina Lamas
Associations
2013 - Present Minnesota State Bar Association Member 2013 - Present Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice Member 2013 - Present Hennepin County Bar Association Member
Updated: Mar 08, 2026