Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration; view more
Licensed in Washington since: 1990
Education: Creighton University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2023 With extensive criminal trial experience, Nicholas W. Marchi represents clients in the Tri Cities, Seattle, Yakima and the rest of Washington state. A partner at Carney & Marchi, P.S., Mr. Marchi handles both criminal defense and immigration cases. These include a robust criminal and federal defense practice and removal defense practice. His focus includes Class A felonies, serious assault, murder, DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, and drug crimes in both federal and state courts as well as complex removal cases that involve criminal convictions.
Mr. Marchi has been practicing for more than two decades. With a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Montana, he attended Creighton University School of Law where he obtained a Juris Doctor in 1990. From DUI to aggravated murder, Mr. Marchi has extensive experience in many major felony cases.
Admitted to practice before the Washington Supreme Court, Mr. Marchi has appeared before several federal circuit courts and the Washington State Court of Appeals. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. With a commitment to client care, professionalism and successful results, he is passionate about protecting the rights of those who are defenseless, including those who have been charged with a crime.
A talented writer with years of successful cases behind him, Mr. Marchi has published several opinions on both criminal defense and immigration cases. As a determined advocate for those who need it most, he works hard on behalf of his clients to secure a successful future for them.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Immigration: ConsumerFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Asylum, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Murder, Sex Offenses
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 20% Immigration: Consumer
First Admitted: 1990, Washington
Professional Webpage: http://carmarlaw.com/attorneys/nicholas-marchi/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeal, 1991
- Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeal, 1999
- Eighth Circuit Courts of Appeal, 1994
- Washington State Court of Appeals
- Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeal, 2001
- United States Supreme Court, 1999
- Washington State Supreme Court, 1990
- Federal Circuit Courts
Pro bono / Community Service
- Citizenship Day - volunteer attorney for citizenship days, sponsored by One America. Have been volunteering for several years. , 2018
- One America volunteer Citizenship Day, 2019
Educational Background
- University of Montana, Bachelor’s degree, Major: History, 1986
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Faculty at national conference on crim-immigration issues. , Faculty, American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference, aila.org, Attorneys, 2016
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Nicholas has handled criminal defense cases from misdemeanors to class A felonies. He fights hard for the underdog and cares for his clients. He has represented clients across the state.”
“With Michele Carney, his partner, Nicholas Marchi has constructed a thriving immigration and criminal defense practice. I have practiced both criminal defense and immigration law but it has been a while. Nick Marchi has developed his practice into one of the best firms in the State of Washington providing criminal defense and immigration representation. Nick is as dogged an advocate as there can be. He works tirelessly for his clients and they reap the benefit of having a top-notch trial lawyer by their side. Nick has litigating in many different forums from state and federal criminal courts to the Ninth Circuit court of appeals. He is accomplished and dedicated.”
“Nick Marchi has been practicing immigration law as well as criminal defense for more almost three decades and throughout has carried himself in the utmost professional manner. He is a fierce advocate whether the case is in immigration court or in the criminal courts throughout the state of Washington. Nick is one of the hardest working individuals that I have ever had the privilege of knowing and calling a friend and colleague. When I refer immigration and criminal cases, I refer them to Nick and his partner Michele Carney because I have always been assured that they will treat the client with the utmost respect and dignity.”
“Nicholas Marchi is as aggressive an advocate as there is. He loves to try cases and has had considerable success for his clients both at trial and in negotiating favorable resolutions. Mr. Marchi's success is directly attributable to his extraordinary work ethic and dogged determination. Nick literally will not rest until he has figured out the factual and legal issues in his cases. Nick's clients are loyal, a loyalty he has earned through his effective, tough advocacy.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2023
