About
Nicole J. Hanson is a skilled attorney with over a decade of experience in the legal field. Learn more about her background and expertise below. Nicole J. Hanson is a seasoned attorney with more than 10 years of experience in the legal profession. She graduated magna cum laude from Wheaton College in Massachusetts in 2000, majoring in Political Science. During her time at Wheaton College, she was a member of the prestigious Alpha Kappa Delta, International Sociological Honor Society. Following her undergraduate studies, Nicole went on to earn her law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2003. During her time at law school, she was a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity and participated in The University of Oxford-Ohio State University Law Program. Currently, Nicole is a member of the California State Bar, Humboldt County Bar Association, and Hoopa Valley Tribal Court Bar. Before joining her father\s law practice at Hanson & Hanson in 2011, Nicole served as a prosecutor in the Counties of Humboldt (2004-2006) and Placer (2006-2007). In her role as a prosecutor, she handled a wide range of cases, including serious and violent felonies, as well as misdemeanor cases for both adults and juveniles. Her responsibilities included overseeing bail hearings, preliminary hearings, Proposition 36/Drug Court, sentencing hearings, mentally disordered offenders, court trials, and jury trials. In addition to her work as a prosecutor, Nicole also worked as Staff Counsel for the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee from 2007 to 2011. In this role, she provided legal advice to members of the California State Assembly and Senate on pending legislation. She also collaborated with lobbyists to develop effective policy initiatives. Nicole\s practice experience extends to family law, including dissolution of marriage, custody and parenting time for unmarried couples, custody and support modifications and enforcement, third party custody, guardianships, and domestic violence cases. Nicole Jacquelyn Hanson is a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney who is committed to providing high-quality legal representation to her clients in Eureka, Colorado.
Legal Issues
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Certificates
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
Education
Graduation year: 2000
Graduation year: 1997
Associations
Current
Costs
- Payment With Credit Card