Richard Nelson Knight

Richard Nelson Knight

also known as Nelson Knight

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

2608 Hibernia St., Suite 206, Dallas, TX

About Richard

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 85%

I have practiced criminal law since 1998 and have handled everything from capital murder to DWI.

28 years | 4,000 cases

85%
DUI and DWI 15%

I have handled DWI cases for 12 years.

28 years | 200 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Knight Law Office

2608 Hibernia St., Suite 206, Dallas, TX, 75204

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Richard Nelson Knight's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Prasyla | June 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Amazing

The best attorney! He is so kind, fast, straight forward, honest, and hard working. His price is great! Mr. Knight you just don't know how much I appreciate you and how much you've done for us! Handled everything in the same day! I hope we never need you again. If we do I will choose you all over aga...in!❤❤❤Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Posted by Preston | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent!!

I violated my felony probation with a dwi..Mr. knight answered all my calls and got me reinstated asap! Seemed like he knew the DA and judge pretty well..definitely the type of guy you want on your side..not onky did i get me reinstated...i didnt even have to see the judge. If you want a lawyer who... knows his way around a dallas courtroom i definitely recommend Mr. Knight. Ouf of the last 3 lawyers ive had to hire in reguards to this probation, i can say hands down this has been the smoothest experience thus far..everything i hoped for..thank you Mr. Knight!

Posted by Jason | November 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Distinguish Professional

Mr. Knight was very detailed on his approach with my case. Never did he offer false hopes or promises. He is a very knowledgeable attorney and has a great working relationship with both the D.A. and the courts. I had a case of probation violation that had gone into warrant status. This case was 12 YE...ARS old. I met him for the first time on a Monday and on Wednesday morning he had gotten my felony warrant dropped and the probation closed without me appearing before the courts. If you have any needs for an attorney that will fight for you and has the knowledge to do just that, then Nelson Knight is the call you NEED to make no matter how small or big your case may be. His fees were remarkably priced for what he was able to do for me. Thank you for helping me regain my freedom. I am indebted to you sir.

Posted by Tanya | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

“Highly recommend”

Nelson is awesome! My son went to jail on 1/12/18 probation violation on a prior theft of person charge, 2nd probation violation, this time he hadn’t reported since 2016. I contacted Nelson on 1/16 explained the case he appeared at court the next day 1/17 to represent my son. Nelson got with the DA ...and was able to work out a plea; as of today 1/24/18 my son is being released, Nelson was able to get back time credit and some county time and on top of that he will not be on probation. I highly recommend Nelson he was able to resolve this matter within a few days, please understand that before Nelson came on the scene my son was facing 2yrs state jail. I highly recommend Nelson I wish that I could give his service 10 stars. In addition to his great service Nelson’s fee to represent my son was affordable, he is professional, kind and was on point on providing updates. He listened to our request in what we were seeking and made it happen. We can’t thank him enough for all that he has done for us in such a short time. If you are looking for quality representation contact Nelson.

Posted by Joseph | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A+ Criminal Lawyer

Nelson took my cases out of warrant status. Never promised what he couldn't deliver. His professional competence was complimented on by the DA and judge. I was granted deferred probation on a charge I had previously been sentenced to prison for. My other case was dismissed. Outstanding criminal attor...ney!

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Richard Nelson Knight's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roger Lenox

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Nelson a long time. He aggressively fights for his client's rights."

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Clayton Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Great trial attorney, juries really like Nelson."

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Roger Lenox

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Knight Law Office

2007 - 2010

Assistant Public Defender, Dallas County felony courts

1999 - 2001

Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney's Office

Education

1998

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Texas A&M University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Languages

English

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