About Darius Nickerson
Darius M. Nickerson VI is a attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury law. He has been licensed to practice law in Arizona since 1985. He earned his Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University in 1983 and later obtained a Master of Laws from Tulane University School of Law in 1984. Throughout his 41-year career, Mr.
Nickerson has been involved in various legal proceedings, including criminal defense and personal injury cases. He has represented clients in both state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In 1999, he became a partner at Burns, Nickerson & Taylor, a law firm located at 3033 N Central Ave, Suite 555, Phoenix, AZ 85012. The firm offers services in criminal defense, personal injury, and wrongful death cases.
Mr. Nickerson's practice areas include criminal law, personal injury, and wrongful death. He is a member of the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Nickerson is fluent in English and conversational Spanish.
As of February 2026, Mr. Nickerson remains an active member of the Arizona State Bar.
