Tad A. Nelson

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Tad A. Nelson
Big City Experience, Small Town Values. A boutique firm specializing in criminal and family law.
Best criminal defense Attorney in Galveston County ****RESILIENT****
- Rhonda, a Criminal Defense client
Great lawyer!
- Raydon, a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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Practice Areas

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  • 40% Criminal Defense
  • 30% DUI / DWI
  • 25% Family
  • 5% Speeding / Traffic Ticket

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 281-280-0100
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  • The Law Offices Of Tad A Nelson & Associates
    820 East Main Street
    League City, TX 77573
    Office: 281-280-0100
    Fax: 281-316-9208
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  • Nelson & Associates in the Heights
    1221 Studewood
    Houston, TX 77008
    Office: 281-280-0100
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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In 1994 after a successful career as a prosecutor, Mr. Nelson opened the doors to a different type of law practice. Mr. Nelson wanted to build a unique law... more

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Client Reviews

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“Best criminal defense Attorney in Galveston County ****RESILIENT****”

Posted by: Rhonda, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I hired Tad Nelson numerous times over the past five years for both Criminal Defense and Family Law. Unfortunately my son has had many incidents in... more
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“Great lawyer!”

Posted by: Raydon, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I came to Tad Nelson for a dwi case. I had been searching around all over houston to find the "BEST" lawyer in town who would win my case for me. Tad... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements


Joshua Zientek

I endorse this lawyer. Tad is a very nice guy and a fighter in the courtroom. I met Tad at a seminar for gas chromatography and he showed knowledge... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Zientek , Conroe (TX), 3 months ago
Tim Weatherly

I endorse this lawyer.I have had the pleasue of knowing Tad for more than 20 years.During that time he has shot to the top echelon of criminal... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Tim Weatherly , Galveston (TX), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Tad A. Nelson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1991 03/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Nelson & Associates 1994–2012
Adjunct Business Law Professor at Galveston College 1998–2001
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida Masters in Forensic Toxicology 2014
Thomas M. Cooley Law School Juris Doctor 1991
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Board Certified - Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization 1996
Best Attorney of Galveston County Galveston Daily News

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Trial Lawyers Association
Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 3
Answers: 3 Legal Answers
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3 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
0 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Using Power Point in a Criminal Trial State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law 2003

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Powerpoint for Lawyers WEEKLY LUNCH CLE 2006
Using Power Point in a Criminal Trial Advanced Criminal Law 2003

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