Jonathan Nelson

Jonathan Nelson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Bentonville, AR
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

1202 NE McClain Road, Bentonville, AR

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Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 15 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 2011

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Licensed in Texas for 21 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2004

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Jonathan D. Nelson, Attorney at Law

1202 NE McClain Road, Bentonville, AR, 72712

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Jonathan Nelson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

138 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 37 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Cody | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

great attorney no doubt

i had one too manny added on charges that were dropped. reckless driving, position of perifanilla on two account and a dui. all were drop but a lighter charge on the dui. He absolutely handled my case like no other taking all the time he needed to get a better case. i highly recommend him if ever ...needed .

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Domestic Battery

Jon is amazing. I hired him regarding domestic battery cases and am so glad I did. He listened to every detail of my story, and I fully believe he had my best interest at heart. Though he deals with criminal charges, he never once made me feel as such. He was ALWAYS polite and professional and was re...adily available if I needed to discuss the case. In my first case, he was able to successfully negotiate with the prosecutor to an agreed upon charge (public intox), that went under a year advisement which will be dismissed and sealed. He did such a great job on the first case, I then hired him for a second case (which according to their office policy should have gone to another attorney to start, but I wanted him due to the relationship and trust that was built). In my second case, we did go to trial and chose to appeal the decision. He made the appeal process very smooth and would guide me, but ultimately let me make my own decisions. We agreed to a plea bargain (disorderly conduct) that I was comfortable with and he successfully negotiated with the prosecutor once again, which will also be dismissed and sealed after 1 year. I would highly recommend Jon.

Posted by Jorge | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Not Guilty

I hired John Nelson to represent me for my DUI case. He was very professional, took his time with my case, and went the extra mile to make sure that I was properly represented. I'm greatful that it was him in charge of my case. I would recommend him to anyone needing a DUI lawyer!

Posted by Elizabeth | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

he saved my life

Jon Nelson saved me! I was in the court room trying to represent my self and i was fixing to go to jail. I was already cuffed and freaking out - how did I get here? I saw an attorney standing there, JonNelson, and asked for help. He stepped in, took over, and I ended up being uncuffed and given a ne...w court date. I was represented very well. My charges are now dismissed and I can move on. The office staff was wonderful. They talked me through all my questions and never made me feel like they were dumb questions. I am super happy and would recommend this firm to anyone in trouble.

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...ne, caring and walked me thru the entire process. I basically felt so comfortable with him that I put my trust in his hands 100%. Really glad I did, because he took care of everything and all got worked out and didn't have to ever go to court. Jon is for sure the attorney I will go to if I ever need legal counsel in any kind.

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Jonathan Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Norman Norwood

Unknown lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Alison Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Angela Hyde

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Cathy Norwood

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Bryan Vernetti

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Bryce Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Cody Dowden

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Judith Dowden

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Marks

Unknown lawyer

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Cathy Norwood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alison Lee

Criminal defense lawyer

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Angela Hyde

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bryce Crawford

Litigation lawyer

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Bryan Vernetti

Family lawyer

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Cody Dowden

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2016 - Present

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

Benton County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. B.C.

Jury found client not guilty.

Meeks v. State of Arkansas, 479 S.W.3d 559, 2016 Ark. App. 9 (Ark. Ct. App. 2016)

Conviction reversed - client found not guilty

State v. P.R.

Jury found client not guilty on all charges.

DWI Case

Not Guilty after trial

DWI Case

Not Guilty after Trial

DWI Case

Not Guilty after Trial

Whitcomb v. Huskins, et al.

Million dollar settlement reached

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Education

2003

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Northwest Arkansas Community College

Criminal Law - Nuts and Bolts

2016

2016 Last Chance CLE

Officer's Forget; Videos Don't - Winning Criminal Cases with Dash Cam Videos

2015

Northwest Arkansas Community College

Overview of Criminal Law

2012

Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy

Testifying in Court

2012

Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy

Civil Liability

2011

Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy

Civil Liability

2011

Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy

Constitutional Law

2011

Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy

Testifying in Court

Publications

2012

City Attorney Law Letter A Discussion Regarding the Charging of DWI and DUI Offenses in Arkansas

2012

The Municipal Attorney Periodical Eighth Circuit Upholds District Court's Decision Requiring the City of Fayetteville to Pay Attorney's Fees and Costs

2012

The Municipal Attorney Periodical Eighth Circuit Upholds District Court's Decision Finding that a Land Use Ordinance Requiring the Enclosure of Racing Vehicles is not a Regulatory Taking Requiring Compensation

2012

The Municipal Attorney Periodical Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Circuit Court's Decision Finding that a City of Hot Springs Ordinance Authorizing a Stormwater Utility Fee Did Not Constitute an Illegal Exaction or a Tax Requiring Voter Approval and that the Fee was Fair and Reasonable

2012

The Municipal Attorney Periodical Arkansas Court of Appeals Upholds Jury's Decision to Award Compensation to a Tenant in an Eminent-Domain Case but Reverses the Circuit Court's Decision Granting Attorney's Fees to the Landowners

2012

The Municipal Attorney Periodical Arkansas Court of Appeals Upholds Circuit Court's Decision to Deny a Landowner's Request to Set Aside an Annexation of Property and to Deny a Request for Nonconforming Use Status

2011

City Attorney Law Letter A Discussion Regarding the Difference Between Primary and Secondary Enforcement in Arkansas

2011

City Attorney Law Letter An Overview of Orders of Protection, Restraining Orders, and 9.3 No Contact Orders

2011

The Municipal Attorney Periodical Arkansas Supreme Court Reverses Circuit Court's Decision to Apply a Rational Basis Standard When Reviewing a Decision by the Jonesboro City Council to Deny a Conditional Use Permit

2011

The Municipal Attorney Periodical Arkansas Court of Appeals Confirms that the Planning Commission is Authorized to Approve Preliminary Plats Within Little Rock's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction but Reverses Circuit Court and Finds that There was Substantial Evidence to Indicate that Little Rock Failed to Follow its Own Procedures in Approving a Subdivision Application and Preliminary Plat

2011

The Municipal Attorney Periodical Arkansas Court of Appeals Upholds Circuit Court's Decision to Treat the Grant of a Conditional Use Permit as a Legislative Act When the Granting of the Conditional Use Permit Amounts to a Change in the Existing Lane Use Authorized by the Zoning Ordinance

2003

Arkansas Law Review Cruel and/or Unusual Punishment

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English

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