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also known as Nelson Knight
Nelson has over 25 years of experience in the criminal justice system in Texas. A Dallas native, Nelson started his legal career as a prosecutor in the Dallas County District Attorney's office where he tried cases ranging from DWI to Capital Murder, with the majority of his time being spent handling high-level felony offenses in District Courts.
Since 2001, Nelson has focused on criminal defense and protecting the rights of citizens accused of crimes. In both his long-time private practice and as a Dallas County Public Defender from 2007 to 2010, Nelson has fought the state at every turn to ensure that people accused of crimes in North Texas and throughout the state receive the best representation they can get.
As a solo practitioner for almost 20 years, Nelson handled cases across the state ranging from DWI to Capital Murder. He has countless jury and bench trials under his belt and has dealt with just about every type of hearing that could come up during a criminal proceeding.
Communication and listening are two of the most important aspects of criminal defense, and Nelson prioritizes both of them. He looks forward to serving his clients here at Michael & Associates.
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28 years | 4,000 cases
28 years | 200 cases
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
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Mobile
6301 Gaston Ave, Suite 1524, Dallas, TX, 75214
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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...
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 ...
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...
Posted by Eric | January 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hired lawyer!
My case was very complicated and after dodging the police for 3 years I finally decided to contact Mr. Knight! After meeting with Mr. Knight and discussing the case and options carefully, I was able to get the prosecutor to agree to drop the felony charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle down ...
Posted by Mona | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Hiring Nelson Knight was the best decision I ever made!
Hiring Nelson Knight to help me with my case was quite possibly the best decision I have ever made. Not only was he able to plea my case down from a misdemeanor Class B offense to a misdemeanor Class C offense, was able to negotiate things so well to where both the fine and the community service hour...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Nelson a long time. He aggressively fights for his client's rights."
Criminal defense lawyer
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
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
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
English
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