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Biography
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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Licensed in Arkansas for 15 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 21 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Jonathan D. Nelson, Attorney at Law
1202 NE McClain Road, Bentonville, AR, 72712
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Showing 21 - 25 of 37 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Steven | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Dwi and multiple charges
Jon was very proffesional and work the system taking his time to ensure that I redeived the best deal available. No jail time many charges dropped to his hard work and attention to detail. Jon could have taken the easy road and my fee paid in full in advance and settled but took the time and energy m...
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 John | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
dui dismissed
my lawyer, though months of refusing a "deal" with DA, was able to build a case strong enough to have the DA to rest witch means my dui was dismissed. John keeped me informed of the process every step of the way and gave me realistic expectation. very pleased with my representation and out come of my...
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 Steve | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very Great Attorney
I Had A Harassment charge brought against me and John was able to dismiss the case with ease. Two other people got charged in the case and if it wasn't for John I would have too. He was very thorough and explained everything very well. I was new to this so I had no idea what to do, with his help he m...
Jonathan Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
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 LawyersBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Benton County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
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
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
Languages
English