Chelsea Danielle Nicholson

Chelsea Danielle Nicholson

4.6
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

219 2nd Avenue North, Suite 400, Market Street Building, Nashville, TN

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Criminal Defense 100%

I am a criminal defense attorney in Nashville in the Middle Tennessee area.

15 years

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Licensed in Tennessee for 16 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2010

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Chelsea Nicholson, Attorney at Law

219 2nd Avenue North, Suite 400, Market Street Building, Nashville, TN, 37201

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Chelsea Danielle Nicholson's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joshua Smith | May 13, 2024 | Litigation

Joshua

The best lawyer ever in the entire world i have a great relationship with her and was happy to have her my lawyer. She was appointed to me I trusted that I was her first client to go to trial with and we won I love her….

Chelsea Nicholson

Replied last May 13, 2024

Thank you sincerely.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unprofessional, rude, & lies.

Chelsea fought 2 cases for me. The 1st one, she had very little time to review my case and still kicked butt in the courtroom (and won). During the 2nd one, however, her attitude changed drastically. She was extremely rude, couldn't be bothered, was always annoyed with me, and constantly put my case ...on the back burner. She yelled at me on multiple occasions, then blamed it on "being stressed." She pushed my court date back multiple times; once being the week before a holiday..... just so that she could leave early. Furthermore, she messed up my birthday on the paperwork, the college I graduated from (in an email she sent to the District Attorney; she had my transcript AND diploma right in front of her), and referred to me (in a letter) as a male (I am NOT transgender and I identify solely as a female). Oh yeah.... and she is ALWAYS late to court. Also, be prepared to get scolded at for trying to contact her outside business hours. Heaven forbid you work the same hours she does and can't always contact her when it's most convenient for her. On top of that, she expects you to answer her calls immediately, even if you're working, in the hospital, driving, etc., etc., etc. However, she doesn't have to do the same. The world is supposed to revolve around her, so do not email, call, or text her outside her normal business hours or she will get extremely aggravated. She also gave me an ultimatum:  Take reviews down or she will not represent me. She gave me "x" amount of time to decide whether or not I still wanted her to represent me. However, she didn't even wait that long and withdrew herself, which was not what said in the formal letter she sent me. (By the way, I had taken down the 2 reviews [per her request].) Choose her if you want, but be prepared to be mistreated and having to walk on eggshells.

Chelsea Nicholson

Replied last May 13, 2024

Please note that I sincerely tried to help you, address your issues, and your case was dismissed, which was a great resolution. Choosing a lawyer is a very personal decision. I wish you the best moving forward.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Tessa Williams

Chelsea was really helpful with my case and is very passionate about her work ! She took time to make sure I understood every step of the process I endured and assured me everything would be okay! I was well prepared to testify and she won my case. She is very knowledgeable in her profession and I wi...ll definitely use her again if I need too. I would highly recommend her because you will not be disappointed!

Chelsea Nicholson

Replied last May 13, 2024

Thank you for your review.

Posted by Erin | September 09, 2015

Amazing Lawyer

She works hard for her clients and really cares. I recommend her to everyone I know. I could not have been more happy with my experience with Ms. Nicholson.

Posted by Doug | September 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

She Cares!

I have had to engage the services of a few attorneys in the past and have never felt properly represented. Chelsea was recommended by an Attorney acquaintance for a civil case we needed to pursue. It was taken on contingency and the potential compensation to Chelsea wasn't very large. However, she... treated my case like it was much larger. It took over a year to conclude and throughout the process Chelsea was attentive, timely, and communicative. Based on my experience with Chelsea I highly recommend her!

Chelsea Nicholson

Replied last May 13, 2024

Thank you!

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Chelsea Danielle Nicholson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexander Zhong

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chelsea is a highly capable and dedicated attorney. I referred a challenging case to her, in which she served as lead counsel. During the course of the case, I located a critical audio recording and discussed its significance with Chelsea. She quickly recognized its importance, incorporated it strategically into the defense, and used it effectively to establish that our client had acted in self-defense. As a result of Chelsea’s advocacy, the case was dismissed. This outcome brought tremendous relief to the client, who remains deeply grateful for Chelsea’s work."

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Meredith Silva

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea Nicholson is one of the best lawyers in Davidson and surrounding counties. She’s hard working, caring, extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help other attorneys. She fights hard for her clients, is an excellent trial attorney and will get you the best results on your case."

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Ryan Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea is an attorney who cares deeply about her clients and her fellow lawyers in the community. On numerous occasions, she's taken the time to brainstorm with me and provide valuable feedback on issues I was researching. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent criminal defense attorney."

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Kurt Bartlett

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chelsea is an excellent and knowledgeable lawyer and always looks out for the best interest of her clients! I highly recommend for all types of law."

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Thomas Parkerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea is an excellent advocate for her clients. I have known her for years and without a doubt would highly recommend her as a top tier attorney."

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Thomas Mink

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Chelsea is a hard working and competent lawyer who cares about her Clients"

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Lisa Ewing

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She cares about her clients and works hard on their behalf."

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John Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea knows here stuff and works hard. I highly endorse her."

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Patti Garner

Unknown lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Jack Butler & Associates

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2010 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2010 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Education

2009

Nashville School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Middle Tennessee State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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