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Joshua Nielsen

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Joshua Nielsen
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About Joshua

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Joshua Nielsen was raised in Henderson County, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington for his undergraduate Degree where he majored in History and English. He graduated at the top of his class and department and received both the departmental and university highest honors. Josh attended law school at Elon University where he graduated in the top 15% of his class and competed nationally in mock trial.

Following law school Josh returned to the Asheville area where he presently resides. Josh has focused his practice in Western North Carolina and is firmly committed to helping his local communities through zealous legal representation.

In his free time, Josh enjoys riding motorcycles, dirt biking, skiing and snowboarding, golf and anything that keeps him outdoors and active.

Nielsen Legal is also proud to be sponsoring an amateur motorcycle racing team beginning in 2015. Please check out our Facebook page for links to races and videos.

Practice areas

OtherFederal crimeFamilyCriminal defenseSex crime
  1. Sex crime: 30%

    Sex crimes are serious. Life sentences, 30 years or more on the sex offender registry and long reaching ramifications. If you have been charged with statutory rape, indecent liberties with a minor, first or second degree sex offense call us today.

    7 years, 50 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 30%

    I have provided trial work and representation from high level felonies through simple possession charges for marijuana, assault and DWI/DUI in North Carolina.

    8 years, 658 cases

  3. Family: 20%

    We focus on child custody, equitable distribution, modification of custody, alimony, and post separation support and emergency custody in both state and tribal court.

    8 years, 367 cases

  4. Federal crime: 10%

    Federal criminal law is similar to state law, but also vastly different in sentencing and the types of crimes that can be alleged. If you need serious representation call us for a free consultation.

    5 years, 39 cases

  1. Speeding and traffic ticket: 10%

    I have handled thousands of traffic violations, ranging from reckless driving through simple seat belt tickets. We keep you from coming to court and help keep your license and insurance points from increasing.

    8 years, 3,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

413 Walnut Street
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Nielsen Legal

413 Walnut Street
Waynesville, NC, 28786-0304

Office (828) 246-9360

Website

www.nielsen-legal.com

Nielsen Legal - Asheville Office

215 Executive Park
Building 100
Asheville, NC, 28801

Office (828) 246-9360
Fax (828) 229-7255

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NCActive201212/07/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers18
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
10 Best Under 40American Institute of Family Law Attorneys2016
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PrincipalNielsen Legal2014 - Present
PartnerMelrose Seago and Lay2012 - 2014
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Cherokee Nation Bar AssociationAttorney2014 - Present
28th Judicial District BarMember2012 - Present
30th Judicial District Bar AssociationAttorney Member2012 - Present
Western District of North CarolinaMember2012 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Nielsen Legal blogFailure to Appear and License Suspension2016
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Elon University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2012
University of North Carolina, WilmingtonBA - Bachelor of Arts2008
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Statutory RapeNot Guilty
DWINot Guilty
Felony Larceny of Motor VehicleDismissed
Primary Custody AwardedCompleted Objective = Custody granted

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I hired Josh to help me with a complicated DWI case. He explained the process, responded to all my emails when i was nervous or had questions and ultimately won my case. i will say the system is flawed and very slow, but Josh and his staff helped me through the process and won my trial.
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Amy Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2018
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Josh is an excellent lawyer!

J. Amburgey, Federal crime Attorney on Jun 15, 2017
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Josh is an excellent attorney. He listenes to his clients and does an excellent job advocating for them. If you're looking for an attorney to hire, he is an excellent choice.

Douglas Pearson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 12, 2016
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I have had the opportunity to both work with, and as opposing counsel in trial versus, Mr. Josh Nielsen on many occasions. He always impresses me with his professionalism and attention to detail. His thoroughness and understanding of the law, nuances of a case, and strategy are a great asset to his clients. Additionally his staff is helpful and attentive. I would, and do frequently, recommend clients call Josh to handle traffic, DWI, criminal and family law matters. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Nielsen.

Robert Gilligan, Criminal defense Attorney on May 11, 2016
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Lakota Denton, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 2, 2014
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Anthony Tuorto, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 2, 2014
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Lance Williams, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 2, 2014
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