Nicholas L. Owens

Nicholas L. Owens is the founder of Trailhead Law, PLLC, in Billings, Montana. His practice focuses on criminal defense, including DUI charges, drug possession, driver’s license suspensions, and criminal record expungement. He represents clients in Montana courts and brings experience from both criminal defense and prosecution to proceedings involving alleged offenses and their potential consequences.

Nicholas earned a B.A. with honors in Political Science and International Relations from Carroll College and a J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law. At Gonzaga, he served as managing editor of the Gonzaga Law Review and received awards for legal research, writing, and advocacy. His education provided a foundation in analysis, drafting, and argument that supports his criminal practice.

Nicholas worked at a Spokane firm handling criminal defense and personal injury matters, clerked for the Washington Court of Appeals, and volunteered as a special deputy prosecutor. He later practiced civil litigation and criminal defense in Missoula. Before establishing Trailhead Law in 2016, he served as a Yellowstone County Deputy County Attorney and chaired the county DUI Task Force.

Nicholas also serves as a prosecutor for the city of Laurel, Montana. He is licensed to practice in Montana municipal, state, and federal courts. His mix of defense, prosecution, and appellate court experience informs how he evaluates evidence and legal procedure. Nicholas L. Owens assists clients in understanding charges, preparing responses, and navigating the Montana criminal justice system.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Trailhead Law, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Chair, Yellowstone County DUI Task Force

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• Gonzaga University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Carroll College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and International Relations

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