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David Alan Nelson

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Free Consultation (45 minutes)

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Cash, Check

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  • English

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David Nelson has been practicing criminal law for 23 years in Whatcom County. He handles DUI cases, Domestic Violence cases (all types of misdemeanor matters),... more

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5.0 star rating 3 reviews
5 star rating

“Small business client”

Posted by: Tom, 2010-03-27 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Nelson is our business attorney. He has a strong competence in the law, presents legal options in understandable terms and advises with a... more
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“He is EXCELLENT”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2010-03-25 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Dave was there for me and my husband in a time when we needed him most. He was able to work with us just before we moved out of state within a very... more
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Shawn B Alexander

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nelson is an honorable man and I trust his judgement.

Endorsement from lawyer: Shawn Alexander , Olga (WA), 2 months ago
Robert A Kelly

I highly recommend and endorse Attorney David Nelson. I consistently refer my family law clients to his law firm for criminal matters, which is the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Kelly , Bellingham (WA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

25 years since David Alan Nelson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1986 01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Law Office of David A. Nelson, P.S. 2006–present
Pro Tem Judge at Bellingham Municipal Court 2005–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
National Criminal Defense College 1988
University of Puget Sound School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1986
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Champions of Justice, Pro Bono Direct Representaiton Award Whatcom County Bar Association 2008
Champions of Justice, Pro Bono Direct Representaiton Award Whatcom County Bar Association 2005

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
WCBA News Letter Editorial Board Whatcom County Bar Association 2000-present
Member Federal Bar, Washington State 1988-present
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Reputation Level 4
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1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Court Room Testimony and Tactics CASA In-House Training 2010
Domestic Violence Defense and Prosecution Considering Content in Domestic Violence Cases, Forum for Defense and Prosecution 2009
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