Nicole was raised in rural Ohio by hard-working, yet under-educated parents, eventually saving enough of her own hard-earned money to come to Detroit to go to law school. Her upbringing gives her insight into people from all walks of life, all socio-economic backgrounds, and all levels of education.

After law school she worked for the public defender’s office in Detroit for 7 years where she developed an even deeper compassion for the underserved community. Serving as a public defender gave her special insight into the needs and concerns of Wayne County’s citizens and gives her the expertise and experience needed to serve Detroit and Wayne County as a judge.

It is her personal mission to bring fairness, kindness and humanity to the Wayne County Circuit Court bench.