Kevin T. Nelson

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Kevin T. Nelson

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 13 years

Real estate Lawyer at Chehalis, WA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant, Estate Planning ... +3 more

299 NW Center Street, PO Box 939, Chehalis, WA

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About Kevin

Biography

Trust Scheibmeir, Kelly & Nelson, PS with all of your legal needs. Call today!

Landlord side evictions and litigation.

Get expert assistance with preparing Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Community Property Agreements, and more!

Experience litigating complex issues!

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

Whether you need a complex Will and Trusts or a simple Durable Power of Attorney or help with probating an estate, you want someone who has experience and confidence guiding you through. Let me help you secure your legacy.

25%
Landlord or Tenant 25%

Representing Landlords in post-COVID lease formation/updates through the eviction process where necessary.

25%
Real Estate 25%

Representation in all real estate disputes (for example: boundary line disputes, easements, adverse possession, purchase and sale agreements, waste, and code violations/permitting). Representation related to complex purchase and sale transactions.

25%
Litigation 10%

Contracts, business transactions, construction claims, municipal matters, etc. I have experience representing plaintiffs and defendants and have a strong history of courtroom success.

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Representation of all types of traffic infraction matters, both for commercial drivers and personal drivers.

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

Criminal defense ranging from misdemeanor traffic violations to first degree murder, and everything in between. I have served as a deputy prosecutor, public defender, and retained private counsel.

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2018 2017

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Scheibmeir, Kelly & Nelson, P.S.

299 NW Center Street, PO Box 939, Chehalis, WA, 98532

centerstlaw.com/

Scheibmeir, Kelly & Nelson, P.S.

299 Northwest Center Street, Chehalis, WA, 98532

centerstlaw.com/

Kevin T. Nelson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Ben | October 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Repeat Customer

After successfully using Kevin Nelson to navigate mental health court in the past, I employed him again to restore my firearm rights and vacate 2 felonies. For a set fee he was able to take care of both matters without me ever stepping inside a court room. I would definitely recommend him and will ...use him again if I need a lawyer in the future!

Posted by Richard | October 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The BEST

From out of town so I called around and several attorneys told me that Kevin Nelson is the best attorney to handle quasi-criminal and criminal matters in the area...they were all right! I received extremely competent, friendly and helpful service and advice immediately and an end result that didn't s...eem possible. Need help?? Call Kevin Nelson.

Posted by Jarod | May 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Traffic infraction

Couldn’t ask for a better outcome. Started off by calling and setting up for a meeting over the phone (lived too far to meet in person). Kevin went above and beyond and told me all the possible outcomes and said he would try his best to get the case dismissed. In the end the case got dismissed and al...l is well! Thanks so much!

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Truly a life-saver.

I'm an out-of-towner and was busted for a DUI last March, which would have been my second DUI. I was pretty hopeless, as Washington is one of the strictest states in the country on drunk driving. At my consultation with Kevin, he was very professional; direct, honest about my chances and very detaile...d in what I needed to do and what he would be doing for me. Kevin was very responsive via email, usually responding to me within the same business day. On the day of court, I was pretty certain I would be convicted of a DUI for the second time, as getting a reduced charge or a dismissal is almost unheard of that with the circumstances of my arrest and the evidence that was present. A couple minutes before entering the court room, Kevin came to me with quite possibly the most relieving news I've ever received. Kevin was able to get my charge dropped down from a DUI to a negligent driving. Flash forward to today, I am over a year sober and because of Kevin's hard work, I was able to keep my job, my dignity and learn some important lessons. I was very lucky to cross paths with Kevin and cannot recommend him enough. I

Posted by Shawn | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best attorney I’ve ever had

Mr. Kevin Nelson was my court appointed attorney for a burglary charge. Due to my criminal history my range of punishment would have been 64-84 months. I’ve had court appointed attorneys in the past. And my opinion Of them were not very good. However Mr. Kevin Nelson surprised me, From day one, Mr. N...elson took my case very seriously. He spent noumerious hours doing research of possible avenue’s to help my case. During my jury trial, Mr. Nelson fought hard and I could truly say he was very prepared to represent me. And to my surprise Mr. Nelson was very knowledgeable of the law and codes of all the procedures during my trial. And I can honestly say he defended me to the best of his ability. I could not ask for a better attorney in life to help me in my case. I no longer face burglary charges. Thanks to the expertise of my attorney Mr. Kevin Nelson. Again, I must say he was court appointed. However he worked for me like I’d paid him thousands of dollars.. and I’d like to say thank you with all my heart. As I am still in my own house and not a prison cell,, Thank you Mr. Kevin Nelson.

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Kevin T. Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kenlynn Gallinger

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Kevin on many cases while he was with the Lewis County Prosecutor's office. He was always a pleasure to work with and was knowledgeable, professional and advocated for his client. I would certainly recommend Kevin!"

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James Thompson

Litigation lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kevin Nelson is a strong litigator -- he is thorough, well-spoken, familiar with the law and rules of evidence, and a formidable opponent in the courtroom."

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Samuel Groberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had numerous cases with Kevin while he was a prosecutor. He was always prepared and advocated for his client's interests in a strong but professional manner."

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Shane O'Rourke

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is an excellent attorney and also one of the hardest working and most diligent attorneys I have met. I worked with him as a prosecutor, opposite him as a defense attorney, and I now have the pleasure of working with him again and seeing the commitment he makes to his work and clients."

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Daniel Murray

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Robert Helland

General practice lawyer

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Kenlynn Gallinger

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Samuel Satterfield

Government lawyer

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James Thompson

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Samuel Groberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Allen Unzelman

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Certificate of Scholastic Achievement, Centralia College

2004

Included on National Deen's List, National Deen's List

N/A

Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Scheibmeir, Kelly & Nelson P.S.

1900 - Present

Member, Scheibmeir, Kelly & Nelson, P.S.

2020 - 2022

Attorney, Tiller Law Firm

2016 - 2019

Attorney, Buzzard O'Rourke PS

2012 - 2016

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - 2018

Lewis County Bar Association

Vice President

2004 - 2008

Washington State

Precinct Committee Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

City v. L

Dismissal

W v. C (pre-trial)

Large payment to client

State v. C

Felony sex charge educed to gross misdemeanors with local jail time

State v. E

Druge crime reduced to contract deferral

State v. S

Controlled Substance Delivery charge reduced to gross misdemeanors with probation and electronic home monitoring

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Education

2012

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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