Heather L. Nelson

Heather L. Nelson

also known as Heather L. Nelson Law, S.C.

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Racine, WI
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +5 more

840 Lake Avenue, Suite 104, Racine, WI

About Heather

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 12 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2013

Good Standing

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Location

Heather L. Nelson Law, S.C.

840 Lake Avenue, Suite 104, Racine, WI, 53403

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Heather L. Nelson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

5 star (42)
4 star (0)
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2 star (1)
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Posted by Randy | July 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My Divorce lawyer Rocked It!

Heather Nelson , She is an incredible person, her ability to stand up in court and drive your arguments so you have a say as well as a good ending set her above the rest in my divorce trial So glad I chose Heather Nelson as my attorney

Posted by Veronica | April 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helped me to see through the mud and the muck from beginning to end

Heather was very helpful in guiding me through the divorce process. She's honest about what you're looking at, and gives you options on how to proceed. She looks at issues from many angles so that you're fully aware of potential outcomes. She is also good at diffusing situations when necessary. When ...the need arises for a deep-dive, she has your back. I appreciate her kindness and compassion.

Posted by Chris | April 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and prepared

Heather was very knowledgeable and professional during the course of my family court case. She was prepared for any and all aspects of the case and was able to discuss all facets with me prior, during and after my our court appearances. Under pressure, she was very calm and articulated her thoughts s...moothly and effectively. Unfortunately, my family court matters are not quite finished, and I will be going with Heather again in the near future until my case is fully resolved. I highly recommend Heather for family court representation.

Posted by Gail | December 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you

I would like to thank Attorney Nelson for the following Professionalism Kindness Understanding of my situation, legal and personal I felt very confident in her knowledge of law and guidance to fit my situation. I'm very satisfied with my results Thank you, Attorney Nelson

Posted by Timothy | July 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing lawyer!! Highly recommend!

I had a very complex child custody case, living in Oklahoma I hired Heather based on recommendations of several other lawyers I called. I called serval firms that did not practice family law, after explaining this to me I asked them who the best family lawyer was in the area, all 3 of them said Heath...er Nelson. After consulting with her, I hired her. She was very prompt, and professional. Given the complexity of the case she was able to read, work through, and understand over 6,000 pages of text messages that spanned over 3 years. I had a mountain of horrible accusations against me and that was my only proof it didn’t happen. She was not only able to read and understand that, but during a trail she was able to recall them from memory, find them in real time during court. This absolutely amazed me. She not only got their “expert witness” completely discredited but also got them to completely recant on the stand and change their opinion to be in my favor. The thing I appreciated the most was Heathers ability to understand my position and what kind of defense I wanted and carry that out. My goal was to be in my son’s life, I didn’t want to tear people apart or stoop to the level that the opposition was. She inherently understood what I wanted, and based the tone of her defense off of that which was not easy to do. Ultimately I got access to my son and I am very involved in his life, you cannot put a price tag on that and this was uphill battle that took a year and a half. Heather has the ability to read people, situations, and understand things like few people I have ever seen or worked with. She has an amazing supportive staff, Alexis is amazing. They truly cared about my situation and went above and beyond for me more than I ever thought was possible. Hiring her was the best decision I ever made for myself and my son and changed both of our lives forever due to her competence and effectiveness at her job.

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Heather L. Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Hemmer

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heather is an ethical, pragmatic and competent lawyer. She advocates for her clients, while remaining reasonable and professional. I would recommend Heather to anyone needing family law help."

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Matthew Johnson

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Atty. Nelson is very diligent and knowledgeable in family law matters. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Joling

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Nelson is a pleasure to work with and is quick to respond which expedites handling matters with her from the standpoint of opposing counsel. Always look forward to cases where she is on the other side."

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Amber Ragonese

Family lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heather is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kimberly Gehling

Unknown lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is a very dedicated and conscientious attorney. She is a strong advocate for her clients and she is well-respected in the legal community."

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Abigail Volberding

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked against Heather and can say that she is diligent, always responsive, and easy to work with."

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Philip Trampe

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heather is hardworking, reliable, and easy to work with."

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Amber Ragonese

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Jennifer Hemmer

Family lawyer

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Kimberly Gehling

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Matthew Johnson

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Volunteer Attorney, ELCA Outreach Center

2018 - Present

Attorney, Heather L. Nelson Law, S.C.

2017 - Present

Member of the Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board, The Village of Mount Pleasant

2018 - 2019

Guardian ad Litem, Racine County

2016 - 2018

Attorney, O'Connor & Nelson Law Offices

2013 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Renée E. Mura, S.C.

2012 - 2012

Law Intern, Kenosha County Circuit Court

2011 - 2011

Student Instructor - Street Law Program, Minnesota Justice Foundation

2011 - 2012

Student Attorney, Ramsey County Public Defender's Office

2010 - 2011

Volunteer, Minnesota Justice Foundation - William Mitchell Self Help Clinic

2008 - 2008

Intern, Wisconsin Department of Justice - Division of Criminal Investigation

2008 - 2009

Office Services Assistant, Stafford Rosenbaum, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

Sex Offender Residency Appeals Board for the Village of Mount Pleasant

Member

2016 - Present

Racine County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2013 - 2017

Kenosha County Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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