Nicholas M. Loncar

Nicholas M. Loncar is a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Nicholas M. Loncar and represents people facing criminal and juvenile charges throughout Southern California, with a practice focused on criminal and DUI defense. He handles matters ranging from petty theft and misdemeanor offenses to homicide, attempted murder, rape, armed robbery, assault with a firearm, and other serious felonies. He also evaluates immigration, professional licensing, and other collateral consequences that may affect clients after an arrest, charge, plea, or conviction at every stage.

Nicholas earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law after attending the College of William & Mary, where he participated on the varsity debate team. He focused his undergraduate and legal studies on oral advocacy and strong writing. He also developed courtroom experience through Trial Advocacy and Advanced Trial Advocacy courses. He further gained practical criminal defense training through internships with multiple public defender agencies while attending law school.

Nicholas worked with public defender and federal defender offices before establishing his Los Angeles practice. He represented clients in Pennsylvania and California state courts and assisted people charged with federal crimes. He also worked with a private investigation firm supporting criminal defense attorneys with suppression motions. He opened his Los Angeles office in 2012 and has since represented Californians through multiple stages of felony and misdemeanor criminal proceedings and hearings.

Nicholas M. Loncar brings trial-focused preparation, negotiation skills, and constitutional advocacy to criminal defense matters. He has handled high-profile and serious cases while building a practice centered on protecting due process and challenging unlawful government intrusion. He was named to The National Trial Lawyers’ 2016 list of Top 40 California Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40. He continues to represent people accused of crimes with attention to rights, defenses, and case consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Law Offices of Nicholas M. Loncar
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, National Trial Lawyers, Top 40
• Member, California Criminal Defense Attorneys

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• California

Education

• Villanova University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• College of William & Mary
  BA in Economics & Philosophy

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