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Terry Alan Nelson
About Terry
Biography
A defender of the constitutional and the legal rights of citizens, especially my clients in court. If you want dedicated, sincere, personal service in representing and helping you in your legal problems, you have a partner in me. Friends know I am a 2nd Amendment rights advocate, a political junkie/activist, am addicted to muscle cars and sport bikes, a competitive shooter and hunter and conservationist, a family first guy, and outspoken in faith issues, and for many years a Boy Scout Adult Leader in a wilderness activity oriented troop.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
52 years | 500 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
52 years | 250 cases
Civil Rights
10%
52 years | 100 cases
Expungement
5%
52 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 51 years
State: California
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Nelson & Lawless law offices
43537 Ridge Park Dr, Temecula, CA, 92590
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Terry Alan Nelson's Reviews
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Posted by Nancy B | July 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent service and professionalism with a family feel
Terry has but representing us for more then 10 years. He answers all of our questions and concerns promptly. He has addressed every issue that arises and putting us at ease. He takes the confusion of issue and makes it easy for us to understand. He is highly recommended by us.
Posted by anonymous | December 3, 2010
How lawyers should be
Very friendly, helpful, and honest. Answered my question right over the phone. Don't hesitate to call.
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Experience
Honors
2007
Vernon Hunt, Jr. Memorial Award, Daniels Inn
1988
Delegate to CA State Bar Convention, OCBA
1978
Appt to Huntington Beach Environmental Council/Planning Dept, Mayor, Huntington Beach
1977
Delegate to CA State Bar Convention, OCBA
1974
Charter member, Nu Beta Epsilon, law fraternity
1974
Moot Court member, WSU
1973
Law Review Co-Editor, WSU
1965
National Collegiate Honor Society membership, Alpha Gamma Sigma
Work Experience
1974 - Present
Managing Partner, Nelson & Lawless, now with offices in Temecula
1985 - 1987
Sr Litigation Counsel, boutique litigation firm, San Francisco
1982 - 1984
Technology Transfer Mgr, international semiconductor mfg, Sunnyvale
1974 - 1981
Managing Partner, Nelson & Associates
Associations
1982 - Present
United States District Court - Northern Districtactive member
1974 - Present
United States District Court - Central Districtactive member
1974 - Present
State Bar of Californiaactive member
Sample of Legal Cases
"US vs certain firearms"
Federal felony charges were not pursued and seized firearms were returned to defendant / client.
Education
1994
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) - Trial Advocacy
graduate
1988
OCBA - College of Trial Advocacy
graduate
1974
WSU
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
UC - Berkeley
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2012
Trintiy Law School, Christian Legal Society
2nd Amendment - issues today
1976
Western State University - Guest lecturer
Constitutional law
Publications
1993
West Publishing
eBook - California Employment Complaints Express Forms
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Expungement
07 Apr 2025
Q&A
How to take charge of my dad's affairs & Update his TOD?
07 Apr 2025
Q&A
What do I do?
07 Apr 2025