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Christopher Allen Nelson
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Biography
Christopher A. Nelson is an experienced attorney and litigator who has helped thousands of people in the areas of Family Law, Juvenile Adjudication, Adoption, Guardianship, Criminal Law, and Traffic.
Mr. Nelson earned his B.S. from Illinois State University and his J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and is a member of the Peoria County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
Mr. Nelson has a dedicated history of public service. He served with distinction for six years in the United States Air Force and the Illinois Air National Guard. Following his military career, in law school, he was the Vice President of the Public Interest Law Society (PILS) at Northern Illinois University, and a Semi-Finalist in the Mock Trial Competition.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
70%
12 years
Criminal Defense
30%
11 years
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Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Brave Law P.C.
330 NE Perry, Peoria, IL, 61603
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody
Posted by Samantha | March 10, 2023 | Child Custody
Just horrible!
I went into brave law for a consultation. I walked in there confident that I would be treated nicely. Mr Nelson took me in and listened very little about my case, acted very stand offish and uninterested all together. And next thing I know mr nelson is telling me that I WILL NEVER BE THE MOTHER TO M...
Christopher Nelson
Replied last March 20, 2024In some cases, individuals come to me when options are unfortunately limited due to the timing and previous legal decisions. It is one of the hardest parts of my job to deliver such news when someone's rights and family relationships are at stake. I regret that I had to convey this tough reality during our consultation, and I truly wish circumstances had been different, allowing me to provide some help. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it reminds me of the importance of not only providing legal guidance but also ensuring that my communication is compassionate and clear, especially when the message is so incredibly difficult. I'm sorry I didn't see your message earlier, but this profile was set up at a prior firm.
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Experience
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Attorney, Brave Law P.C.
2014 - 2021
Associate, Murphy & Dunn P.C.
Associations
2014 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association
2012 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
Education
2012
Northern Illinois University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English