Sandra Drewniak Nicks became a well-respected and passionate Litigation Attorney after working for years as a state prosecutor, military prosecutor, federal prosecutor, and private defense attorney. She has a consistent history, filled with countless victories defending and prosecuting a wide variety of criminal and civil matters. 

Affectionately called “The Law Cougar,” Sandra stalks victory as patiently and intently as the legendary cat, which makes her a proven and skilled leader in all phases of the litigation process. She’s led successful defenses in hundreds of high-stakes civil and criminal cases, representing clients accused of murder, rape, child abuse, aggravated assault, drug offenses, traffic offenses, white-collar financial, computer, fraud, and embezzlement crimes.

Sandra decided to become an attorney at the tender age of five. One afternoon, as she returned home from kindergarten, a man and woman came running from her house, carrying her family’s possessions. She remembers the feelings of terror and violation as she realized her family had been robbed. She also remembers that her mother was fearless, chasing the intruders and threatening to “kick their tails.” This incident shaped Sandra into the woman she has become and impacted her decision to become an attorney. Her drive is to ensure other people never feel the way she felt on that fateful day. She just wishes her mother was still here to see how far she’s come.

Ms. Nicks received her Bachelor of Political Science from the University of Louisville, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She was actively involved in the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Golden Key National Honor Society, and Woodcock Honor Society. She then received her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law, where once more she proved her determination to succeed. She was the President and Founder, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) - Regent Law School Chapter. She also participated in the Moot Court Competition, ATLA 1996 Trial Advocacy Competition, and was a staff writer for the Law School Newspaper.

Sandra Drewniak Nicks joined the military in 1999. For 22 years, she served with courage and honor in the United States Air Force, the Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserves. She is a retired Lt Colonel and recently returned to civilian life after completing a five-year tour on active duty defending wounded warriors with their legal disability cases, winning favorable results in most instances.

Sandra isn’t “all work and no play.” She loves to ride horses and attend rodeos. This love led her to the Bexar County Palomino Patrol and Drill Team where she rode in the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. While participating Sandra was passionate about this organization because it supports our military and police. She began riding with this group while serving in the United States Air Force. She rode her horse Trigger on her antique Ted Flower’s silver saddle while carrying the American Flag. Sandra did this every night for the rodeo grand entry. She also rode in parades and in Back-the-Blue color guard events. Now that she resides in Virginia Sandra shows in western pleasure and ranch riding throughout the state.

When not on the back of one of her horses, Sandra is involved with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Organization and helps wounded, ill, and injured military members. Other things Sandra enjoys are shopping with her girls, playing with her three dogs, watching and attending sports events and going to concerts. With a high sense of duty in the courtroom, and with family along with understanding the importance of balancing all aspects Sandra Nicks is the best choice as your defense attorney.