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

Virtual Consultation Available

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

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

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 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by DARYL | March 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Professional Excellent and Informative

My first meeting with Kevin was very informative. He explained how thing could go from the easy approach to what could happen if fully contested. Kevin worked tirelessly in resolving the issue working in a professional way to resolve the issue in a very satisfactory way with absolute positive results....

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

happy clients

Kevin was thorough in explaining the options. His recommendations were considered, accepted and he followed through promptly. His advice was spot on as to the probable outcome and we totally prevailed in a case brought against us. I have subsequently retained him in a totally unrelated real estate ...issue and, once again, he is proving exemplary. I would not hesitate to recommend Kevin T. Nelson with the legal specialties he excels at.

Posted by Shawn | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Amazing

I lost my gun rights over 30 years ago, from hearsay i thought it was a losing battle to get my rights back. Mr Nelson took my information walked me through the process, was very kind and patient. Kept me updated. three months later i have my rights back. I will highly recommend him, and plan on hir...ing him for real estate needs.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 Brian | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding Ticket

Kevin was great. I wanted to fight a speeding ticket and all it took was one call. Kevin explained all the possibility that could happen. Very nice and helpful but also honest, which is what you want from lawyer. The case was pretty clear cut that I was speeding but Kevin was able to get turned int...o a non-moving infraction. Therefore it didn't go on my record, saving me on insurance.

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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

Business lawyer

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Corey Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer

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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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Shane O'Rourke

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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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