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Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010
176 Main Street, Suite 2, Saco, ME, 04072
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Posted by Kristina | January 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
He lied and said it was a class a felony and charged me for it. then did nothing on the case and charged me 5000.00 refused to discuss a return of my money during covid while I was being evicted and my mother had just died and I was newly sober. A horrible person and lawyer
Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Wow !!! I was very fortunate to have Chris Nielsen & his wonderful staff on my side. I was stopped in York, Me. for a suspected OUI ( 0.10 ). The Nielsen Group was hired and did a fantastic job of getting me thru the process. I was updated often by Chris & his staff on what was happening next. ...
Posted by James B. | March 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Chris Nielson represented me for a DUI. He ultimately had my charges dropped. He and Joycelyn made the whole process much more understandable and far less stressful. I was impressed with how well Mr Nielson knew my case. I was also made to feel like I was their only client when he arrived in court ...
Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was charged with DUI and Chris was able to negotiate the charge down to driving to endanger. I was very pleased with his work, and happy I hired him to represent me for this case. Hopefully I will not need any legal help in the future, but if I do I will certainly be contacting him.
Posted by Anne | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
A few months ago, I was charged with speeding - 22 mph over the posted speed limit to be exact. I was very embarrassed to be traveling at that rate over the speed limit. I contacted the Nielsen Group. I found the attorneys and the staff to be very professional, very knowledgeable, and non-judgmenta...
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris Nielsen is a conscientious attorney who works hard to achieve good outcomes for his clients."
"I've known Attorney Nielsen for several years as both opposing counsel and a fellow attorney in the criminal defense bar. He is dedicated to his clients and works hard to achieve the best possible outcome."
"Attorney Nielsen is a highly skilled defenses attorney who nearly always manages to pull the proverbial rabbit out of his hat at the last minute. He is a highly skilled negotiator as well as a very sharp lawyer concerning constitutional law violations in criminal matters. He has proven himself to succeed where others generally fail when it comes to one to one negotiations with the prosecutor. In addition to his extensive state criminal defense practice, he is exceptionally knowledgable and skilled in the federal defense arena. I find myself seeking his advice and counsel whenever I have a complex federal criminal legal issue to tackle. Attorney Nielsen is a dedicated defender and works to press every legal angle to his clients' advantage. If you are faced with a serious criminal charge, you need a serious criminal lawyer. I happily endorse his skills and qualifications."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.
Reprimand issued in ME, 2010
updated on 05/30/2014A reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
“What can I say, sometimes I'm an animal.”
2010 - 2024
Owner, The Nielsen Group
2005 - 2010
Partner, Nielsen & Bly
2004 - 2004
Student Attorney, University of Maine School Of Law
2002 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Law Office of James L. Auddifred
2001 - 2001
Clerk, The New York State Senate
2000 - 2000
Clerk, Clinton County District Attorney's Office
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2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
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