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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No misconduct found

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 31 - 35 of 41 reviews | DUI & DWI

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...y case. I highly recommend Norwood and Norwood, and specifically Jon.

Posted by dennis | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

my attorney won my dwi

My attorney won my DWI. He did a fantastic job reviewing the facts of my case and finding all the police errors made. I would recommend anyone use him. score one for the common man today!!

Posted by Kate | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney

I had 3 charges that included a DWI and a possession of controlled substance. Doug spoke to me personally and reassured me that I would get past these charges. I was then given the attorney Nelson. He worked very diligently to find any and all ways that these charges can be dropped. He was very frien...dly and helpful. He answered all my questions and made sure I was well informed. I was found to be not guilty and I truly appreciate Mr. Nelson and the Norwood and Norwood Attorney's at Law.

Posted by Betty | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI not GUILTY!!!

The first law firm that I thought of was Norwood & Norwood because I had met Mr. Norwood before. On June 13, 2015 I got a call from a friend of mine that was recently divorced and it sounded like total chaos and I was afraid for her saftey because she wouldn't say antyhing. I called 911 to because ...I was afraid for her. Apon my arrival at her apartment complex there was a police officer with his lights on. 911 said to go talk to him. I explained to him why I was there. While waiting for the officers to locate my friend, the officer asked if I had been drinking. I explained I had 1 glass of wine hours ago. He had me do feild sobriety tests. Due to my medical conditions, I could not take the tests. He made me do them anyway and I was unsuccesscul. He then made me do a breathalizer 3 times but there was no reading. He then wrongfully arrested me. I had met with Mr. Nelson the day before my trial and he made me very comfortable in his ability for my trial. At court he greeted me and made sure I was fully informed of what was to happen. At my trial Mr. Nelson spoke to the officer and prosecutor about dropping my case but the officer insisted on proceeding with trying me for DWI. I was terrified but Mr. Nelson was very confident and comfotable in trying my case. Mr. Nelson was able to use the body camera footage of the officer to discredit his testimony and I was found NOT GUILTY of both charges of DWI, VICL. I would recommend JON NELSON to anyone in a similar situation. My friend that came to the trial for support stated she wished had Mr. Nelson as her attorney when she had a similar situation. With the Not Guilty verdict I was able to be reimbursed my fees paid to the state to get my license back and get this arrest sealed from my arrest record. The office staff was very helpful and kept me informed through the 10 month wait for my trial and was able to handle all my paperwork thouroughly and with a wonderful attitude.

Posted by Jane | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best defense attorney for my DWI/Refusal to submit case!

John Nelson was my attorney, he and his team did an incredible job on DUI/DWI and refusal charges. He worked all the up until the very last minute on my case, being that his thorough clarification of all the facts with me actually made my trial literally 2 minutes long. He used the fact that my car w...as a push to start vehicle to exonerate me on my charges, being that Arkansas state law requires the key to be in the ignition for you to be considered in control of the vehicle. He worked diligently with the prosecutor and submitted previous won cases just like this to her before my trial and before I knew it I was acquitted. I am so happy and thankful for all of the hard work and dedication. If you need a DWI/DUI/Refusal to submit attorney this is definitely the guy for you!

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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

Languages

English

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