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

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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 1 - 5 of 121 reviews | Case Results

Posted by krystal | May 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

the best

my name is krystal and i was facing alot of time in arkansas for drugs and for fraud and a few other cases i got in contact with mr nelson and he explaned everything to me in a way i would understand he shot it to me stright dident beat around the bush and super hooked it up on a payment plan hes a s...weetheart but when in court hes a beast will for sure fight to get u the best possiable outcome ... thank u johnathan for everything u did and got me back home to my son in califorina .... if u need a good laywer hes the man for the job .... thank u again no words can express how greatfull for u .. my case was started at 30 years and droped to 6 years.. suspended and 6 years peobation .. ur amazing .......

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Super attorney

Best lawyer ever he is very talented and solved the dv criminal case very easily without jail time

Posted by Zach | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great!!!!!

Jon represented me on a probation revocation and several misdemeanor charges and did an excellent job. I have had a lot of bad past history with law enforcement so they are kind of fed up with me and Jon managed to avoid any jail time whatsoever and my felony revoke was completely dismissed. Of all l...awyers I have used for various reasons Jon is by far the best at always keeping me in the loop and updated I could go on and on but I highly recommend Jon to anyone needing legal council. Very honest and respectful and extremely understanding and easy to work with.

Posted by Charles Griffin | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Assault investigation

On July 10th 2019 at around 4 pm I received a phone call from one of north west Arkansas police departments regarding a very serious assault and battery case that could've been a lot of trouble for me had I not had the proper attorney to be there to help me clear up the waters that we're getting ever... so muddy. At 21 years old and being on felony probation it doesn't take much for someone like me to end up in a bad situation with law enforcement or to be incarcerated for something I didn't do. On July 10th I was called to the Bella vista police department and asked to come up there and speak with them on an assault case I was involved in the call took place at around 4pm and I try to make it a rule not to talk to law enforcement without legal council but at that time of night what are the chances you can get a lawyer on the phone to address a situation like that and as if reading my mind my mother told me to call her attorney Jonathan Nelson. I googled his phone number and he picked up and at the crack of a whip dropped everything he was doing asked me to come up to his office and explain the situation before going to the police department and I did just that. I explained what happened and asked Jon to please go with me up there and represent me. And with out question he closed down his office looked me in my eye told me not to worry about a thing because he had my back and followed us to the PD to answer questions. He was very informative walked me through the whole process before we ever even went inside gave me a full walk through on the do's and do nots then walked side by side with me into the police station. We sat down with the officer Jon handled every question and cautiously guided me through the investigation. The crazy thing was the whole thing was in such short notice he had less then 45 minutes to prepare for the it but watching him handle the situation it was like he'd been working this case his whole life. You can truly tell he sits back and sifts through every detail on both sides of the table and has a counter move for what ever they are trying to hit you with. Walking in with Jon I felt as if I had a personal shield to defend me against whatever they wanted to charge me with and 20 minutes after walking in we walked right back out of that police department side by side and he acted like it was a walk in the park. When I say at the crack of a whip this man was there to defend me and that he dropped everything to do so I truly mean it. Jon cares about his clients and they're rights and freedom and I would recommend him to anyone to handle any case. He's reliable he cares and he knows the laws and your rights backwards and front. If you. Want someone who's going to memorize every fact on both sides and who is going to organize an incredible defense for you with out a doubt I would recommend him for any case no matter how big or small. Jon I cannot thank you enough for what you did for me yesterday you have no idea what it means to me and my family. You truly are one of the best.

Posted by Colton | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Public Intoxication Dismissed

Jonathan Nelson was very diligent in my particular case! He found all the facts he needed to ensure I did not have anything on my record that could affect my future endeavors. He made sure to get my opinion on the options and kept me well informed.

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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

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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

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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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