Jaclyn Taylor Nelson

Jaclyn Taylor Nelson

also known as Jaclyn Merkis

5.0
Rating: 6.2

Licensed for 9 years

Child abuse Lawyer at West Covina, CA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse

1000 Lakes Drive, Suite 408, West Covina, CA

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Child Abuse 100%

10 years | 900 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2016

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Location

Law Office of Angela Pierce di Donato

1000 Lakes Drive, Suite 408, West Covina, CA, 91790

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Case Dismissed!

Jaclyn is the person you want on your team if you’re ever in hot water. She helped navigate the most devastating and unjust time in our lives. She is an absolute shark in the courtroom and got my rights back after the first hearing. She knows all the ins and outs of this process and I would trust her... to handle any issue. I highly recommend her as our case was dismissed!

Posted by M. L. | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Intelligent street fighter behind a velvet glove who knows how to win!

Jaclyn is superb. As a past client she is full of energy and answers, quick with a recommendation, while being realistic, blunt and proactive. In a tight situation, she was a velvet glove over a hammer in helping to navigate a challenging case that involved a variety of serious legal issues,... but equally due to the cast of personalities involved with other parties, multiple lawyers etc. I didn't know it at the time - probably because my heart was beating so fast the entire time the case was pending - but her priceless advice and innovative solutions would positively change my life post her representing me. She is both highly intelligent, and a street fighter, two talents that are hard to find in one lawyer. In a few words I guess I would describe jaclyn as: Top Tier, Blue Chip, highly effective, realistic and a nice person also. If you are in a serious jam, and you need some powerful results, she is a fabulous choice.

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An absolute life saver.

Jaclyn was part of our legal team through what was maybe the most awful experience of our lives. Without Jaclyn, I'm terrified to think where we'd be. But let's start here: we won. We won with Jaclyn every step of the way. We didn't just win, we got a dismissal. Jaclyn is incredibly smart, d...edicated, passionate, empathetic, clever, aware. We are grateful, daily, and for the rest of our lives, that we found her, and that she was able to help us in the way she did. If you are looking for an attorney for the same reason we did, then you know how painful and horrific the process is, and I truly mean this: there is no one else we would have wanted by our side, defending us, but also just being there for us. In these matters, while expertise and capability is most important, and Jaclyn has that in spades, you also want humanity, you want someone to say This is some crazy stuff you're going through and I'm sorry, and we always felt that from Jaclyn, in a time when we needed it most. She will ALWAYS hold a special place in our hearts. If you are lucky enough to be able to hire her, then do it.

Posted by Jonathon | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Skillful and knowledgeable.

I haven't worked with lawyers often and when I have I’ve been lucky more times than not in finding the right representation. Jaclyn was one of those lucky times. I was referred to Jaclyn and her partner Angela by another attorney because they specialized in cases such as mine. I worked primarily with... Jaclyn and found her to be not only extraordinarily skillful and knowledgeable, but also sensitive and caring. She made herself available whenever I need her. She listened as I explained the case, understood me and paid attention to details, some that later turned out to be quite pertinent even when I had almost forgotten them myself. Other times as I was about to bring something up, she was a step ahead of me and addressed the issue before I could raise it. Out of court or in front of the judge, I felt I was in good hands knowing I was represented by one of the best in town. A sense of trust developed that made the whole ordeal of the case seem much less overwhelming and stressful. Throughout the case she made me and my son feel confident and after its conclusion relieved. I cannot recommend Jaclyn enough to match my gratitude. But I will continue to try whenever asked or if I hear of anyone needing a referral. Thank you Jaclyn!

Posted by Jane | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding representation

I was referred to Ms. Nelson by another attorney. She was incredible from the first phone call. I most appreciated her professionalism, her intelligence, her responsiveness, and the fact that she had relationships with others in the court and the system that allowed her to provide knowledge and bac...kground, and, ultimately, advice that was precise and informed. She always returned phone calls and texts with alacrity. Attorney Nelson, when in court, exuded confidence and intelligence; I was always incredibly thankful that I had found her. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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"Being a lawyer myself, I cannot recommend Jaclyn enough. She is incredibly smart, diligent, and an excellent advocate. If you are in need of a DCFS lawyer, there simply isn't anyone better."

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Experience

Rating:  6.2 (Good)

Education

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Golden Gate Univ SOL

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Fordham Univ

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