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As a Maine Criminal Defense Attorney, I also have come to love Maine and what the outdoors offers. My hobbies include fly fishing and upland bird hunting with my dog.
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Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010
176 Main Street, Suite 2, Saco, ME, 04072
14 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ken | March 16, 2015
Helpful !
Chris took time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions and start investigating on my behalf the same day. I work in customer service and understand the importance of honesty, integrity, and trust. Chris and the Nielsen team are A+ in my book.
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Service. Licence Saved
Nielsen represented me exceptionally. No problems at all. Attended many court dates and kept me informed. Great Work!
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Outcome to Criminal Speeding
While coming from a wonderful rafting trip i got a Criminal speeding ticket in Maine. The instance itself was scary, as I had no such speeding intentions, and the kind of words I heard from the cop was a nightmare. I could barely manage to drive back home under the pressure of neither over nor unde...
Posted by J.Z. | October 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense
My Driver's License Was Saved
I had pled guilty to an OAS charge without a lawyer. The next thing I knew I was looking at going Habitual Offender. If I lost my license, I would have lost my profession, which requires a lot of travel. If I don’t have a car, I can’t get around at all. I have a good paying job, and I can’t risk ...
Posted by H.B. | May 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense
He made a plan and executed it
I was charged with fishing without a license. I tried to take care of it on my own at first, and then I got confused after Arraignment. I tried to research the law on my own but I could not find the right information I needed. I heard about Attorney Chris Nielsen through a friend. I was able to m...
"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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