Judge Colleen M. Nichols: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 120678 (December 1985)

Biography

The Hon. Colleen M. Nichols is a judge for the Superior Court of Placer County in California. She was elected to the bench in March 2004, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James D. Garbolino.


Nichols earned a B.A. in political science from California State University, Chico in 1981. After graduating from university, she spent one year working as a paralegal for Legal Services of Northern California in Sacramento. She then enrolled at the University of California, Davis School of Law, completing a J.D. in 1985.


Prior to her appointment to the bench, Nichols served as a court commissioner for the Superior Court of Placer County for twelve years. During this time, she was instrumental in the creation of a drug court and a dependency court in Placer County. She also helped develop the Placer County Proposition 36 drug-court program.


She has chaired the Juvenile Law Education Committee of the Judicial Council.


Nichols was born and raised in Roseville, California. As a teenager, she helped her parents manage the several dry-cleaning businesses that they owned.


When she is not presiding over cases, she enjoys playing tennis.

Recent Cases by Hon. Colleen M. Nichols

On July 19, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2016

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 09, 2022

On June 28, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2016

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On October 19, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2015

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On August 13, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Aug 13, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On July 29, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Jul 29, 2015

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On February 6, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2015

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On September 19, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On April 11, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Apr 11, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On February 21, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On March 26, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On February 15, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2013

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On March 6, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2012

Status

Closed

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On January 9, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2012

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On September 23, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Sep 23, 2011

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On August 31, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Aug 31, 2011

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Placer County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On October 12, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2010

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On July 7, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2010

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On June 10, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2010

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On April 15, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Apr 15, 2010

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On March 24, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Mar 24, 2010

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On January 5, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2010

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On November 19, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Nov 19, 2009

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On May 29, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2009

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2022

On March 19, 2009 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Placer County. Judge Colleen M. Nichols presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2009

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Placer County

County

Placer County, CA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

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