You Deserve More Than a Defense. You Deserve a Strategy.

We don’t just fight cases. We navigate outcomes, manage risk, and protect your life beyond the courtroom.

STRATEGIC DEFENSE FIRM

Criminal defense attorneys with a specialization in high-stakes, complex cases.

At Christian & Nisbet, we don’t just defend cases — we navigate lives through crisis. With a rare combination of elite prosecutorial experience and white-glove client service, we provide strategic criminal defense for individuals facing serious legal, professional, and personal consequences.

From DWI and domestic violence charges to complex investigations and risk-heavy accusations, we bring clarity, confidence, and control to every situation. Clients come to us when the outcome matters — when reputation, career, and future are on the line.

You won’t get passed to an associate. You work directly with us. We understand the system inside and out, and we use that insight to protect what matters most. Every move we make is calculated, intentional, and built around the results you need.

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Practice Areas

  • DWI

    Comprehensive defense for first-time and repeat DWI charges, including ALR hearings and commercial license cases.

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  • Drug Crimes

    Skilled representation for charges involving possession, manufacturing, trafficking, and federal drug offenses.

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  • Assault Crimes

    Defense for a wide range of violent offenses, from misdemeanor assault to aggravated assault and manslaughter.

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  • White Collar Crimes

     Strategic counsel for financial and corporate crimes including embezzlement, identity theft, and wire fraud.

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OUR FIRM

The Attorneys Behind the Strategy

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With decades of combined experience, David Christian & Thom Nisbet bring together a rare blend of courtroom insight, strategic thinking, and client-centered service. From high-stakes prosecutions to deeply personal defense work, we’ve built a reputation on results and relationships.

We’re not just lawyers. We’re advisors, advocates, and trusted guides through the legal system — committed to protecting your future with clarity and confidence.

Get to know the team behind the results.

  • "I decided to go with Thom and David during our initial consultation and I’m so glad I did… With Thom and David’s skillful handling of my case, we achieved a very favorable outcome… This was a life changing event for me."

    Matthew Rodriguez

  • "Their professionalism is matched only by their genuine kindness and unwavering dedication… Their ability to navigate complex legal matters with both skill and empathy made a challenging process much more manageable."

    Jackie Buckley

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