25+ Years of Results at the Southwest Justice Center
Aggressive Representation at the Southwest Justice Center. Based in Murrieta, Serving all of Southwest Riverside County.
10.0
Since 1999
Attorney of the Year
A Weekly Presence at the Southwest Justice Center
If you are facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, choosing the right attorney is the most important decision you will make. For over 25 years, The Law Office of Nic Cocis has provided aggressive, locally focused defense at the Southwest Justice Center. Unlike firms that travel into the area for occasional appearances, our practice is centered here in Riverside County. Our office is located minutes from the courthouse, and our deep familiarity with local judges, prosecutors, and procedures provides a distinct strategic advantage for clients in Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, and Menifee.
Your Case Belongs at the Southwest Justice Center.
If you were arrested in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Winchester, or French Valley, your future will likely be decided at the Southwest Justice Center (SWJC) on Auld Road. In these courtrooms, local knowledge is the ultimate advantage. Since 1999, Nic Cocis has been a weekly fixture in the SWJC, appearing before the same judges and negotiating with the same Riverside County prosecutors for over 25+ years. We don’t just know the law; we know the specific nuances, procedural quirks, and judicial tendencies of the Southwest District. Whether you are facing a felony or a misdemeanor, you need a firm that treats the Southwest Justice Center as its home turf.
Why Clients Trust Us
25+ Years in the SWJC
No other firm knows the Southwest
Justice Center’s judges, prosecutors, and procedures like we do.
Prosecution Insight
Internship at the Sacramento County DA’s Office provided firsthand understanding of how the rosecution builds cases.
Responsive & Accessible
We respond promptly to calls and emails, and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.
Personalized Defense
Every case is unique. We build custom defense strategies tailored to your specific charges and circumstances.
Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating
Recognized by Avvo with the highest
possible rating for experience, industry
recognition, and professional conduct.
Proven Track Record
Thousands of cases handled with a history of dismissals, reductions, and acquittals across all criminal charges.
Areas We Serve
Murrieta
Home Base — Steps from the Southwest Justice Center
Temecula
Serving Temecula’s Wine Country Community
Menifee
Defending Menifee Residents in Riverside County Courts
Lake Elsinore
Criminal Defense for the Lake Elsinore Community
Wildomar
Local Defense for Wildomar Residents
Winchester
Protecting Winchester Families in Court
Canyon Lake
Serving the Canyon Lake Gated Community
French Valley
Defending French Valley Residents at the SWJC
Free & Confidential Consultation
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, time is critical. Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
