Nicholas Forrest Colvin

Nicholas Forrest Colvin is the managing partner and founder of a criminal defense law firm in Martinsburg, West Virginia. He represents defendants facing criminal allegations in state and federal courts. His practice focuses on criminal defense and the protection of individuals’ rights during prosecution. The firm emphasizes integrity, careful preparation, and direct attention to the consequences criminal cases can have for clients and families.

Colvin earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government from Franklin and Marshall College and a Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University College of Law. He became a member of the West Virginia State Bar in 2004. His academic background and subsequent courtroom experience provide a foundation for assessing criminal charges, court procedures, evidence, and the legal options available to defendants.

Before founding his firm, Colvin served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Berkeley County, West Virginia. He also worked as a judicial law clerk in Berkeley County and Monongalia County. These positions exposed him to prosecution decisions and judicial processes from different perspectives. His defense work draws on that experience when preparing cases and communicating with clients about risks, proceedings, and possible case developments.

Nicholas Forrest Colvin is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. His professional affiliations include the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Bar Association. His practice centers on representing criminal defendants with care for both the legal issues and the practical circumstances surrounding each case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, The Law Office of Nicholas Forrest Colvin, Esq., PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Franklin and Marshall College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Government

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