Nicole H Nelson

Nicole H Nelson

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Immigration, Appeals

1123 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR

About Nicole

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2

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 28 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Nelson Smith LLP

1123 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR, 97205

Law Offices of Nicole H Nelson

1050 Bishop Street #334, Honolulu, HI, 96813

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Nicole H Nelson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sue Aksay | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She is the best...

After many many years I became a US citizen today I was sitting by the window and thinking about my life. I came from a country where they do not like Christians especially if they are women they make life very difficult for them. Meeting Nicole was a pure luck for me that she was so helpful and calm...ing and efficient handling my case. I became a pharmacist and I have been working in the service of my community here for many years now. I am very grateful to this opportunity and I am a useful addition to this society. I am very thankful to Nicole helping me during this process. I recommend her with all my heart to anybody especially to women.

Nicole Nelson

Replied last February 06, 2020

Congratulations Sue! And thank you so much for sending your friends to see me. I hope you are well! I wish you all the best, Nicole

Posted by Cruz | July 15, 2014

Profesional Review

My family consulted many attorneys before they met Nicole. She has helped people in our family for 10 years +. When it was my turn to find an Attorney I did not hesitate to hire Nicole. She was honest, helpful, she gave me a lot of information. The entire process was very difficult but Nicole and he...r office were very available and I am very thankful for that.

Posted by Obed | April 25, 2011 | Immigration

Ms Nicole Nelson: an excellent immigration attorney

Ms Nicole Nelson is an excellent immigration attorney who helped me and my three children obtain legal residence and citizenship status in the USA. She has remained helpful to our family in recovering information we lost beyond the time for which she was paid. I am a college professor and I recommend... Ms Nicole Nelson very highly.

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Nicole H Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anne Koch

Immigration lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is an incredibly knowledgeable, committed, and experienced immigration attorney, who truly cares about helping her clients."

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John Dooney

Immigration lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney. Knowledgeable, meticulous, courteous."

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Philip Smith

Immigration lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is a fantastic lawyer who has many years of experience helping her clients obtain lawful permanent resident status, work authorization, waivers, and citizenship in the United States. Nicole's ability to speak Spanish is very helpful for her Spanish speaking clients and family members."

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Brent Renison

Immigration lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole Nelson is an amazing advocate for her clients, and gets results in even the most difficult cases. She is exceedingly smart and fights hard for her clients because she is conscientious and cares about the people who entrust their case to her. I endorse her without reservation."

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Christopher Slater

Immigration lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Nicole since law school. She sincerely cares about the plight of her clients and she fights for their rights with compassion and professionalism. I would not hesitate to refer clients to her knowing that they would be well represented."

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Christy Thompson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is truly an outstanding attorney and zealous advocate for client's legal rights. I'm proud she is part of the legal profession."

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Michelle Dylan

Immigration lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is an excellent advocate. She is intelligent, knowledgeable and committed to her clients."

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John Dooney

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Philip Smith

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer

2014

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, NELSON|SMITH, LLP

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

McLeod v. Mukasey, No. 07-70694 (9th Cir..)

Remand

Rivas-Gomez v. Gonzales, No. 03-72087 (9th Cir.)

Remand

Lazli v. USCIS, Case No. 05-CV-1680-BR (D.Or.)

Granted

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Education

1997

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2009

AILA NW Regional Conference

Trial Skills in District Court

2007

AILA National Conference

Asylum One Year Bar

2006

AILA NW Regional Conference

Asylum

2005

AILA NW Regional Conference

Cancellation of Removal

2003

The Price of Freedom: Who Pays?

Immigration

Publications

2011

Immigration Law and Procedure Aliens with Extraordinary Ability

2011

Immigration Law and Procedure Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residence

Languages

Spanish

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