Nicole T. Dalton is a Washington native and is a resident of the local Southwest Washington area. She completed her undergraduate studies, magna cum laude, at Portland State University, and obtained her J.D., cum laude, from Lewis and Clark School of Law in Portland, Oregon, in 2006. Nicole is licensed to practice law in the State of Washington and is dedicated to providing caring representation and and fiercely defending the liberty and the rights of her clients. Nicole handles personal injury matters and criminal defense. She has aggressively litigated hundreds of cases, is an experienced and skilled trial attorney, and loves fighting the good fight.
In matters of personal injury and loss, Nicole zealously seeks real compensation for her injured clients. Nicole Dalton has a reputation for being a tough and unflinching opponent with top notch writing skills. Nicole frequently drafts and files detailed, painstakingly researched, and cutting edge motions and is not afraid to use her strong research and writing skills to take on the status quo. She litigates cases in local district and superior courts, and in the Washington courts of appeals, including the Washington Supreme Court.
In addition to her extensive litigation experience, Nicole is a leader in the integration of cutting edge, next-generation tools into our legal practice. With years of hands-on expertise in developing and implementing digital solutions in the practice of law, she leverages technology to craft innovative strategies and deliver elite-level work product that’s precise, persuasive, and ahead of the curve.
An active member of several professional organizations, Nicole has been a conference presenter for the Washington Defender Association and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, is an active board member of our local non-profit professional organization, and is a member of the WSBA, WACDL, WDA, WSAJ, WWL, CDACC, and the Clark County Bar Assn. Nicole actively pursues continuing education as the law is constantly changing and keeping on top of current case law and statutes is vital to providing exceptional legal representation. Nicole has a great deal of experience and perspective based on her many years of experience in the legal field. Nicole loves the outdoors, snow skiing, being on the water and with family and is fluent in the Spanish language.
Nicole Denver is a Vancouver, Washington native. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington and received her law degree from City University of New York School of Law. In 2006, she was admitted to the bar of New York and the U. S. District Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; and in 2017 to the bar of Washington State.
Nicole Denver started her legal career in New York practicing in the area of labor and employment law. There she represented clients in discrimination and wage and hour cases in all aspects of civil litigation in both Federal and State Court. In addition, she worked closely with community organizations to meet clients’ needs as well as bring awareness to worker’s rights.
Nicole focuses on her practice with Dalton Law Office, PLLC, on personal injury matters and strives to help our clients obtain the best recovery possible. She is dedicated to working for the advancement of the rights and interests of individuals who are disadvantaged or have been hurt. She has great attention to detail, stellar writing skills and has dedicated much of her career to fighting for the underdog.
Attorney Devon Diaz brings a strong foundation in legal research, environmental policy, and client advocacy to his work at the Dalton Law Office, PLLC. A graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School with a Juris Doctor and a specialized focus in environmental and animal law, Devon has worked with national organizations to develop legislative proposals, draft policy guidance, and contribute to international legal discussions. His prior legal experience includes externships and fellowships where he tackled complex issues like transboundary pollution, wildlife trafficking, and access to environmental justice, giving him a global perspective and sharp analytical skills.
At the Dalton Law Office, Devon applies that same precision and drive to help clients navigate some of life’s most challenging moments—whether it’s divorce, custody, or complex family disputes. Licensed to practice in both Washington State and the District of Columbia, he combines meticulous legal work with compassionate client service. Devon is known for his clear communication, strong writing and verbal advocacy, and for his calm determination and perspective in and out of the courtroom.
Outside the office, Devon is most at home on a snowy mountain slope or hanging out with his loyal (and awesome) dog. He values quality time with his parents and other family members and brings that same loyalty and warmth to his relationships with clients.
Shellie Dalton spent years in the corporate environment, handling legal, business and personnel matters subsequent to graduating from law school. Over the last several years, Shellie has chosen to pursue the private practice of law and is focused on helping people who have suffered personal injuries.
Having a significant background in issues around work-related injuries, assisting those with personal injury claims was a natural way to focus her energies on helping the people in our community. Shellie Dalton graduated with a degree in business from the University of Washington and received her J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law. Her corporate background gives her a big picture understanding. She is a whiz with numbers and has a superior ability to control and analyze mountains of paperwork. Patient, caring and extremely detail oriented, Shellie Dalton is a zealous advocate for the “little guy” and has a brilliant command of the big picture.
A Washington native, Shellie is an amazing cook, practices and loves Karate, loves the outdoors and being on and near the water. Shellie is our main presence in the coastal areas of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Washington. Shellie grew up on and around boats, having a commercial fisherman in the family. She understands hard work and is never afraid to roll up her sleeves and put in the long hours it takes to get the job done.
Our legal support staff provides invaluable support to the firm’s lawyers and helps clients navigate confusing and difficult times. When you call, we won’t direct you to an answering service, you’ll get someone who actually works on your case – one of us. We are thrilled to have skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic assistants to help us provide top notch legal services.
Our skilled support team allows us to provide constant, day-to-day and the detail-oriented attention needed to keep our clients well informed and in good hands is extremely bright and detail-oriented and works hard to keep our office running smoothly. We have staff fluent in both English and Spanish, who are paralegal professionals with years of experience in several areas of law. We emphasize building a caring, compassionate and united team. We are a work family here and our team strives to help us give our clients all the support they need
The Dalton Law Office is Evolving for the Future. Focused on Winning Today.
At Dalton Law Office, decades of courtroom know-how meet the quiet power of modern technology. Behind the scenes we use lightning-fast technology based solutions to sift through records and evidence in minutes. This helps us track, organize and spot details ordinary eyes might miss and to work efficiently so we can focus our wealth of knowledge on strategy and refinements instead of busy work. We optimize integrating smart technologies to polish our motions and litigation documents before they leave our desks, and we are continually developing and improving our own secure digital systems and work flows to keep your case moving and your information at close reach while competitors are still shuffling paper.
What does that mean for you? Faster answers, better briefs, demands and litigation documents, and strategies built on rock-solid information—not guesswork. While you focus on healing, keeping your life together and protecting your family, our seasoned legal team—supercharged by cutting edge systems—works to stay steps ahead of insurers, prosecutors, or anyone standing in your way. Technology makes us stronger, sharper, and ready to win for you.
Dalton Law Office, PLLC is evolving for the modern world, and we are focused on justice for you. Law is changing. The world is changing. But the need for smart, fearless, client-first representation never will.
Our technology empowered powered approach doesn’t just keep up—it gives you the advantage.