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Scott James Nelson

5.0
Rating: 2.6

Licensed for 34 years

General practice Lawyer at Dubuque, IA
Practice Areas: General Practice

3003 Asbury Rd Ste 1, Dubuque, IA

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 34 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1991

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

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Scott J Nelson PC

3003 Asbury Rd Ste 1, Dubuque, IA, 52001-8443

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Scott James Nelson's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Criminal Defense

I had been arrested and needed help best thing i did got a lawyer... Criminal Defense I Call several lawyers he was the only one that I was put right to on the phone he made time for me that day to see him and reassured me that he could help me with my case. He did not once judge me on what I ...had done but help me get through the whole thing ( not by how you say hand holding but by dealing with the case ) he kept me inform by mail and if needed phone calls. He made sure I had the best outcome I could get and helped keep me stay grounded when I had to deal with talking to him and the court just saying 1st time going thought this is Humiliating & scary not knowing any of what could or would happen. Best part not once was I judge by what I did or did not do or look down on by anyone that work there.

Posted by Paul | July 23, 2013

Sr Account Executive

Scott has amazing knowledge, conviction and most importantly develops a solid strategy on how to win cases. He keeps you informed through the process and isn't out to win just for winning, he strives for a far and just solution. If you are looking to be vindictive this is not your guy. If you're look...ing for justice Scott is your man. As a male he enabled me to win custody of my daughter, a monumental feat that I thought could never be accomplished at the beginning. Scott took the time to counsel me on what needed to be done to win the case.

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Rating:  2.6 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Reprimand issued in IA, 2025

updated on 12/09/2025

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