About the Firm
Nic Cocis
Criminal Defense Attorney — Murrieta, California. Serving Southwest Riverside County since 1999.
Meet the Founder
Education & Training
Attorney Nic Cocis received his Bachelor's degree (With Honors) from the University of California – Riverside and his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law located in Sacramento, California. During law school, he served as a legal intern at the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office (1997–1998), gaining firsthand insight into how prosecutors build their cases — knowledge he now uses to dismantle them.
Criminal Defense Experience
Since 1999, he has developed an extensive background in criminal law, having handled over 1,000 misdemeanor and felony cases ranging from DUI and juvenile matters to domestic violence, white collar crimes, sex crimes, and murder. His practice is 100% devoted to criminal law litigation. His deep familiarity with the Southwest Justice Center — its judges, prosecutors, and procedures — gives his clients a distinct strategic advantage.
Clients We Serve
His clients have included professionals such as police officers, nurses, doctors, teachers, military personnel, and firefighters — people whose careers and reputations depend on the outcome of their case. He provides legal services in English and Romanian, with Spanish language services available, to clients throughout Murrieta and the neighboring communities of Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Menifee, Hemet, Banning, Corona, Winchester, and Riverside, California.
In the Media
A number of the cases he has defended have been cited in newspapers such as The Press Enterprise, San Diego Union Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Times, Houston Chronicle, and the Los Angeles Times.
"Every case is a person's life. I treat it that way."
— Nic Cocis
Bar admissions and credentials on display at our Murrieta office
Quick Facts
Our Murrieta Office
A Real Firm, Minutes from the SWJC
Our welcoming lobby at 25026 Las Brisas Rd., Murrieta
Private conference room for confidential client consultations
25026 Las Brisas Rd., Murrieta, CA 92562 — Minutes from the Southwest Justice Center
Professional Background
Credentials & Recognition
Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating
The highest possible rating on Avvo, reflecting exceptional experience, industry recognition, and professional conduct.
Attorney of the Year (2018)
Voted "Attorney of the Year" by the Southwest Riverside County Bar Association.
Education
J.D. — McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (1998). B.A. (With Honors) — University of California, Riverside (1994).
Bar & Court Admissions
Supreme Court of California · U.S. District Court (Central, Eastern & Southern Districts of CA) · U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals · United States Supreme Court.
Professional Associations
California Bar Association (Criminal Law Section) · Southwest Riverside Bar Association · Riverside County Bar Association · Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court.
Languages & Payments
English · Romanian · Spanish language services available. Amex, Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted.
Your Case Belongs at the Southwest Justice Center.
Your Defense Belongs Here.
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.
Ready to Discuss Your Case?
Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis for a free, confidential consultation. We are available to discuss your case and provide the guidance you need.