Stephanie Lanette Nelson

Stephanie Lanette Nelson

also known as Stephanie L. Nelson

5.0
Rating: 6.1

Licensed for 3 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Contracts & Agreements, Personal Injury

Chrysler Building- 405 Lexington Ave, 26th Floor, New York, NY

About Stephanie

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 30%

SME in Contractual Law. Former Contract Analyst for financial institutions, aerospace companies, and gaming companies. Currently work with contracts involving wrongful termination, tenant landlord disputes, and business transactions.

12 years | 100 cases

30%
Criminal Defense 30%

Former Criminal Prosecutor in New York. Prosecuted Misdemeanor and Felony reductions.

6 years | 109 cases

30%
Family 30%

Formerly worked out of the 19th Judicial District in Baton Rouge servicing Family Law clients. Currently servicing cases involving Divorce, Child Custody, and Child Support Petitions.

6 years | 100 cases

30%
Personal Injury 10%

Filing claims, sending letter of reps, negotiating with adjusters, and compiling all necessary documentation for the claim. Assist claimant with meeting the medical providers that are needed.

3 years | 5 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 3 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2022

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

SL Nelson Law Firm PLLC

Chrysler Building- 405 Lexington Ave, 26th Floor, New York, NY, 10174

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Stephanie Lanette Nelson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Juanita | August 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Stephanie L. Nelson – SL Nelson Law Firm PLLC

My son and I want to express our sincere gratitude to the SL Nelson Law Firm PLLC. We are especially thankful for Ms. Nelson who represented my son and the positive outcome that came from her legal representation, we will never forget. Ms. Nelson was very professional, kind and made my son and I very... comfortable. Her expertise, attention to detail and dedication is evident. She really cares and goes out of her way to represent her clients. We are very appreciative and grateful that we had such an outstanding lawyer. I would highly recommend SL Nelson Law Firm PLLC.

Posted by Parrish | December 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Awesome service

Stefanie from start to finish was a rock in a confusing sea ..Her professionalism made my experience much less stressful and at the end I felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders .She is awesome at what she does !

Posted by Leslie | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Heartfelt Thank You to an Exceptional Attorney

“I want to sincerely thank Stephanie L. Nelson for the incredible job she did on my case. She went above and beyond to secure an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal with immediate sealing, all in less than 90 days—far sooner than I ever expected. From the very beginning, she believed in me a...nd worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. Her professionalism, dedication, and compassion were evident every step of the way, and she made an extremely stressful situation much easier to handle. I will always be grateful for her expertise and care in helping me move forward with a clean slate. If you’re looking for an attorney who is skilled, compassionate, and truly committed to her clients, I highly recommend Stephanie L. Nelson.

Posted by Moses | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing

Stephanie L. Nelson, Esq is a blessing on earth. When I reached out for her services, she responded immediately. I was having troublesome times in my life with legal issues and Stephanie L. Nelson, Esq was able to assure that I was in good hands. She took on my complicated case and understood the sen...sitivity. Charismatic to my situation, she fights for my rights and is very knowledgeable of the judicial system. She is my voice in the courtroom. Stephanie L. Nelson, Esq is able to work with my finances and made sure to give the most for a reasonable price. I'm am grateful for her time and effort, an all out competent attorney who I highly recommend.

Posted by Saba | August 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Relocation stipulation agreement

Stephanie is the type of lawyer you would want on your side whenever you are facing an unfair justice, She took me under her wings during a time of need and cared enough to further research better terms for my stipulation agreement working strategically with the the opposing attorney to finish the ma...tter outside of court, saving me time, money and unnecessary energy. You won't find a lawyer who is human and cares the way this firm does, I highly recommend it.

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Experience

Rating:  6.1 (Good)

Associations

2023 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

2023 - Present

New York Women's Bar Association

Member

2023 - Present

American Association of Notaries

Member

2020 - Present

Metropolitan Black Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

United States Peace Corps

Member

Education

N/A

Southern University Law Center

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