Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr.: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Martin J. O'Malley

Biography

The Hon. William R. Nicklas, Jr. is an associate judge for the Frederick County Circuit Court in Maryland. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Martin O’Malley on January 27, 2012, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. John Tisdale.


Over the course of his judicial career, Nicklas has held assignments on the Family Law Committee of the Maryland Judicial Conference and the Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee of the Maryland Judicial Council.


Nicklas earned a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College in 1973. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1976.


After graduating from law school, Nicklas began his legal career as an assistant state’s attorney with the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office. He served in that capacity until 1978, at which time he entered into private practice.


His memberships have included the Maryland State Bar Association, the Frederick County Bar Association, the Maryland Association for Justice, the Maryland Bar Foundation, and the Frederick Jaycees. He also sat on the Inquiry Panels of the Attorney Grievance Commission, the Frederick County Task Force on Domestic Violence, and the Labor Relations Panel of the City of Frederick.


Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Nicklas is married with three children and six grandchildren.

Recent Cases by Hon. William R. Nicklas, Jr.

On November 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge Nicklas, William R., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 2021

Status

Closed

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On November 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge Nicklas, William R., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Nov 05, 2021

Status

Closed

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On October 13, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2021

Court

Frederick County

County

Frederick County, MD

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On July 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jul 29, 2021

Status

Open

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On June 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2021

Status

Transfer

Court

Frederick County

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2024

On June 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge Nicklas, William R., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On May 26, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge Nicklas, William R., Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 26, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On May 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge Nicklas, William R., Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 19, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On May 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2021

Status

Relief Denied

Court

Frederick County

County

Frederick County, MD

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On April 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge Nicklas, William R., Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On April 7, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 07, 2021

Status

Closed

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On March 31, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Mar 31, 2021

Status

Closed

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On March 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Mar 29, 2021

Status

Closed

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On March 23, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick County

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On March 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Mar 17, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On March 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Mar 09, 2021

Status

Closed

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On March 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Mar 09, 2021

Status

Closed

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On March 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge Nicklas, William presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2021

Status

Active

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Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On March 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On February 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On February 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick Circuit Court

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 21, 2022

On February 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick County

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On February 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick County

County

Frederick County, MD

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

On January 28, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Frederick County. Judge William R. Nicklas, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Court

Frederick County

County

Frederick County, MD

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

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