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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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Criminal Defense

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 Candy | July 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceptional

4 minutes agoNEW-Edit Delete I had a criminal law matter and needed some assistance as I've never dealt with a situation like this before. I reached out to SL Nelson Law Firm to assist me with the matter. Stephanie didn't hesitate to assist. She is extremely patient, knowledgeable and compassionat...e. She assured me that everything would work out. She kept in touch with me every step of the way. I never felt like I was in the dark, she answered all of my calls and responded to all emails in a timely fashion. She was sure to always answer any and all questions I had. The outcome worked in my favor and I'm extremely pleased with the service provided. 10/10. I would highly recommend Stephanie to advocate for you! I truly value her services! Forever grateful ! Thank you Stephanie !!

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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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