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During his sixteen-year legal career, Jon Nelson has represented clients in numerous trials in both Arkansas and Texas. After practicing law in Texas, he served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Northwest Arkansas. Jon has handled many thousands of criminal cases. He also became a certified law enforcement instructor with the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy and has taught more than 60 hours of police training to more than 300 local area law enforcement officers. Through this experience, he has developed a keen awareness and understanding regarding the way in which police officers and prosecutors work to convict people charged with crimes. Jon loves putting that knowledge to work for his clients to find ways to win!
Mr. Nelson has dedicated the last several years of his career to defending people charged with crimes.
Mr. Nelson graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas in 2000 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, and he then graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas School of Law, where he obtained a law degree. While in law school, Mr. Nelson served as a member and an editor of the ARKANSAS LAW REVIEW. He is licensed to practice law in Arkansas and Texas. He is the author of a published article concerning federal and state constitutional protections against cruel and/or unusual punishment. 56 ARK. L. REV. 229 (2003). Mr. Nelson also has served as an adjunct professor for the Northwest Arkansas Community College. He is married, and he and his wife are the proud parents of a daughter and a son.
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Chat withState: Arkansas
Acquired: 2011
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
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1202 NE McClain Road, Bentonville, AR, 72712
138 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Norwood is the best legal time.
I am in my 50's and have never been in any trouble. Have receive 2 traffic tickets. I moved to Nwa Arkansas and had a small incident with a department store. To me it was no big deal and explainable but to them an entirely different story. I met with Jon Nelson and he was very professional, genui...
Posted by Christian | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
It wasn't my stuff
Excellent attorney. He made the process easy, had great communication, and made me feel very comfortable that nothing would happen to me. I am walking away with my charges dismissed. I would recommend this lawfirm to anyone. All the staff was friendly and comfortable to visit with.
Posted by Jose | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
WON my DWI, Refuse to Blow case
The attorney was very upfront about everything from the very beginning. He gave me hope but did not lead me on. I walked away clean from all three of my charges. Mr Nelson asked the officer great questions on cross examination. Not Guilty of all charges! All the staff was very friendly and easy to ...
Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
WON my case!
Jon handled my DWI case and won! Not guilty! He was very thorough in reviewing the facts and very knowledgeable of the laws surrounding my case. I felt that Jon was open and honest with me and was accessible throughout the process. His ability to negotiate with the prosecutor was very beneficial in m...
Posted by James | April 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent Defense, wonderful people!
I was arrested under strange circumstances from my property for DWI, and I had many questions and concerns about the legality of my arrest. The initial consultation revealed that my concerns about my arrest were warranted, and that I had a right to defend myself against this DWI. I had a great deal...
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this very thorough and detailed review James. It was a pleasure to work on your case, and I am very thankful you gave me the opportunity to win your DWI case. Feel free to contact me if you ever need my assistance again. - Jon
"I endorse this lawyer. Jon Nelson was a Prosecuting Attorney in Northwest Arkansas. He was a great trial attorney, always prepared and had a wonderful knowledge of the law. As a criminal defense attorney, he is winning a lot of cases because he is very prepared and very sharp. He also treats all of his clients with respect and keeps them informed on their case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jon is passionate about the law and fighting for his clients. He always remains professional and respectful, yet does not back down from getting the best outcomes for his clients. He's knowledgable about the law and I feel fortunate to learn from him."
"Jon is a great trial attorney and is one of the best people to have on your side. He is incredibly knowledgeable and fights hard."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very skilled at defending his clients. He puts his heart and soul into achieving the very highest results for each client."
"Jon does a great job for his clients. Having tried many cases against Jon, I know that he is always going to be prepared for trial. He does a superb job of identifying relevant issues and then building his case around those issues. If there is an argument to be made, Jon will find it. He is also a really good person to work with. He is always vigilant but never overly aggressive. Jon puts his client’s needs first and it shows."
"I have served as opposing counsel to Mr. Nelson on 3 trials and he displays the utmost professionalism and highest quality of representation for his clients of any attorney in Northwest Arkansas. His reputation in the legal community is without question. I would recommend this attorney to anyone."
"Jon is a thorough and knowledgeable attorney who would be an asset to any individual faced with the uncertainty of criminal or DWI charges. Having him in your corner means you have a better chance of winning, period."
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Certificate - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, NHTSA approved SFST course
2012
Adjunct Professor, Northwest Arkansas Community College
2011
Certified Instructor, Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
2002
Editor, Arkansas Law Review
2013 - Present
Attorney, Norwood & Norwood, P.A.
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Northwest Arkansas Community College
2011 - 2013
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Springdale City Attorneys Office
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Matthews, Stein, Shiels, Pearce, Knott, Eden & Davis
2003 - 2008
Attorney, Travis & Calhoun
2016 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Benton County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Jury found client not guilty.
Conviction reversed - client found not guilty
Jury found client not guilty on all charges.
Not Guilty after trial
Not Guilty after Trial
Not Guilty after Trial
Million dollar settlement reached
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Criminal Law - Nuts and Bolts
2016
Officer's Forget; Videos Don't - Winning Criminal Cases with Dash Cam Videos
2015
Overview of Criminal Law
2012
Testifying in Court
2012
Civil Liability
2011
Civil Liability
2011
Constitutional Law
2011
Testifying in Court
2012
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