Monica A. Nolan

Monica A. Nolan is a criminal defense and personal injury attorney known for representing both juveniles and adults facing misdemeanor and felony charges. She approaches every case with careful preparation and strong advocacy, working to protect her clients’ rights while pursuing fair outcomes in criminal matters and injury-related claims.

Monica earned her Bachelor of Science from Boise State University in 2016, building a strong academic foundation before entering law school. She later received her Juris Doctorate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2022, where she developed her legal research, advocacy, and courtroom preparation skills for criminal defense.

Monica is admitted to practice in all Oregon State Courts and all Arizona State Courts. She is also admitted to the United States District Court | District of Arizona, allowing her to represent clients across multiple jurisdictions in complex criminal defense and related legal matters with a steady focus and clear strategy.

Monica began her professional career at Deloitte & Touche as an accountant, where she performed audits for public and private companies. This experience strengthened her analytical thinking and ability to review detailed records, skills she now applies when examining evidence and financial details within criminal and injury-related cases today.

Monica focuses her legal work on defending individuals facing misdemeanor and felony allegations and has successfully defended more than 150 cases. She also represents injured individuals in personal injury matters, helping clients pursue compensation after accidents or negligence while guiding them through legal challenges with steady support and practical advice.

Monica has received recognition for her dedication to legal service, including the Highest Pro Bono Distinction – Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law 2021. She was also named Top 40 under 40 Criminal Defense – The National Trial Lawyers 2023 and 2024, and recognized in 2025 Southwest Rising Stars, SuperLawyers.

Monica A. Nolan provides focused representation for clients dealing with criminal charges or serious injuries. She works closely with each client to understand their situation, build a clear defense strategy, and pursue fair results while maintaining strong communication and commitment to justice throughout every stage of the legal process involved.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Johnson Nolan Law, LLC
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Arizona

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Arizona

Education

• Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boise State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Awards & Badges