Nichols and Tucker, P.A.

Attorney in Portland, ME

Portland, Maine Attorneys

Specializing in OUI / DUI and Criminal Defense

1250 Forest Ave.

Suite 10

Portland, ME 20787940

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Nichols and Tucker defend Maine citizens accused of engaging in criminal activities or OUI offense. The law firm also represents plaintiffs in civil litigation and personal injury cases. With over 35 years of experience, attorney Nichols can give you the aggressive defense needed for your criminal case. Nichols and Tucker serves the communities of Portland, South Portland, Franklin, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Oxford, and Knox county.

Licenses/Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Education

University of Maine, Bachelor of Arts in History (with honors), 1983
University of Maine Law School, Juris Doctor, 1986

Bio

Mr. Nichols is widely regarded as Maine’s best attorney in the field of OUI defense. He has appeared on a variety of television and radio programs to discuss high-profile cases that he has defended. Attorney Nichols regularly writes about Maine criminal defense and you can read his articles on the Maine Defender Blog

Mr. Nichols speaks to lawyers at numerous seminars on the topics of criminal defense and defense of OUI, DWI, and DUI drunk driving cases. Described as a “zealous and fearless advocate”, he is a perennial attendee at national seminars on drunk driving defense. Attoney Matthew Nichols is also a certified Intoxilyzer 5000 operator and has testified as an expert witness on its operation and administration. He has successfully defended thousands of citizens accused of OUI as well as other crimes ranging from major felonies to simple misdemeanors.

There is more to the practice of law than television’s depictions of high courtroom drama and criminal behavior. Each year many new laws are enacted and legal representation is essential. Our attorneys may be called upon to initiate or defend civil suits that involve a range of wrongdoing, including personal injury, OUI, DWI and DUI driving cases. We’re here to help put you on the right side of the law and protect your rights when accused of felonies and other criminal offenses.

Memberships

National College of DUI Defense
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Maine State Bar Association

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Bar Admissions

1986

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Wrongful Death

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