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Chris A Nielsen
About Chris
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
22 years
DUI and DWI
15%
22 years
Civil Rights
5%
20 years
Juvenile Law
5%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Maine for 21 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010
Location
The Nielsen Group
176 Main Street, Suite 2, Saco, ME, 04072
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Chris A Nielsen's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
14 Client Reviews
Chris A Nielsen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is knowledgeable, conscientious and a fighter for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris Nielsen is a conscientious attorney who works hard to achieve good outcomes for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a hard working fighter 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."
"For knowledgeable and effective representation, call Chris Nielsen!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
Professional misconduct
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.
Chris’s comment:
“What can I say, sometimes I'm an animal.”
Work Experience
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
Associations
Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
York County Bar Association
Member
Cumberland County Bar Association
Member
Education
2004
University of Maine School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can i get a continuance for an arraignment?
01 Aug 2024
Q&A
What happens if I plead not guilty to furnishing to minors and don't accept what da offering?
30 Mar 2018
Q&A
Violated a pfa for the second time, now there’s a warrant out for my arrest. What should I do?
04 Mar 2018
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Can my Spouse / Partner drop DV charges against me?
16 Aug 2024
Legal Guide
Is there a penalty for fighting my case at court?
31 Jul 2024
Legal Guide
5 Reasons to Hire a Maine Lawyer for OUI
21 Jun 2024