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Attorney Representation in Houston, Texas
since 1992
Houston DWI Attorney
After a successful career as a prosecutor
Tad Nelson opened the doors to a different
type of law firm. Mr. Nelson wanted to create
a unique law firm that was more concerned
with the client’s well being than
the fee the client could generate. Tad understood
that a client charged with a criminal act
needs someone to assist with the emotional
stresses of being arrested as much as the
legal issues. Well being does not always
mean just getting the client a “good
deal”. Well being means helping the
client understand the process, well being
means explaining all the obstacles that
the client faces, and most of all well being
means assuring the client that you are doing
everything you can to achieve a satisfactory
outcome and that all of their concerns are
important to you. Tad Nelson has created
a unique law firm experience for his clients;
where they can sit and ask questions in
a relaxed atmosphere until their concerns
are addressed. The serious criminal defense
firm of Tad Nelson & Associates provides
the client with “big city experience,
with small town values”.
Tad Nelson is a lifelong resident of the
Texas Gulf Coast region. Mr. Nelson was
born on Galveston Island and graduated from
the local public high school, Galveston
Ball in 1983. After graduation, Mr. Nelson
traveled to Austin to attend the University
of Texas.
Tad Nelson started his legal career as
a State Prosecutor under the supervision
of Michael J. Guarino. Tad Nelson served
as an Assistant District Attorney from 1992
to 1995 with distinction. Mr. Nelson was
always ready to try the tough case, but
he never forgot the importance of doing
what was morally and ethically correct.
As a prosecutor Tad always said,”It
is more important to do right, than to be
right”. It was during this time that
Tad Nelson learned the importance of service
and its importance to the community. It
was also during this time that Mr. Nelson
learned the skills to be a serious effective
criminal defense attorney.
At Nelson & Associates we understand
the trauma that accompanies being arrested.
You experience embarrassment, humiliation,
concern about your family and most of all
uncertainty about your future. We know this!
We understand most people have never had
to get a friend or a loved one out of jail,
and we know that most people don’t
even know where to start. We also realize
the anxiety associated with that first visit
to an attorney's office. Usually a prospective
client sits in a waiting room surrounded
by diplomas and plaques while filling out
an information form. Then the client gets
invited to an office with more of the same
and sits across a huge desk from an attorney
while they discuss the case. This is all
very intimidating. At Tad Nelson & Associates
we do all we can to make a prospective client
feel both comfortable and confident; and
we do our best to alleviate any stress you
may have about the uncertainty of the criminal
judicial system. In both our Galveston and
League City offices, we provide an atmosphere
that is more of a home than an office. We
allow clients to relax and we encourage
them to ask questions until they are satisfied
that they understand the road ahead. At
Tad Nelson & Associates you benefit
from our big city experience as well as
our small town values.
How can you tell if a lawyer is concerned
about your case more than their bottom-line?
When you sit down and talk with them about
your case, always note what percentage of
the conversation is about your fee. You
can also look to see what they do outside
the office. Are they involved in their community?
Do they donate their time and money to make
their community a better place to live?
The reality is; if a lawyer does not care
enough about the community he lives in he
probably will take the same approach with
his clients.
Tad Nelson has been entrenched in his
community for many years now. Mr. Nelson
has served in numerous capacities throughout
Galveston and League City to make his community
a better place to live. Mr. Nelson is currently
a city councilman in League City; he is
a Past President of the Gulf Coast Big Brothers
Big Sisters and remains on the board. Mr.
Nelson is also active in the Galveston Rotary
Club and the League City Lions Club. He
is a sponsor for Bowl for Kids Sake, Meals
on Wheels yearly Christmas funds drive,
The Yagas Wild Game Dinner, and The Village
Fair.
Tad Nelson's involvement in his community
is an indication of how he will approach
his involvement in your case. If you are
looking for a Law Firm with the Big City
Experience and Small Town Values that will
take the time and the interest in your case,
call Tad Nelson & Associates.
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- 1995 - Present
Criminal Defense Practice (Houston/Galveston Area)
- 1998 - 2000
Adjunct Professor of Business Law, Galveston Community College
- 1995
Received Board Certification in Criminal Defense. (Earliest time to possibly be qualified to sit for the Certification Exam)
- 1992 - 1995
Assistant District Attorney, Galveston County District Attorney's Office
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- State of Texas, November 1991
- Texas Supreme Court
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
- State of Texas Certified 1st Chair: Capital Murder Trails Pertaining to the Death Penalty
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- Board Certification in Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Texas State Bar Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Association of Criminal Defense Layers
- Harris County Lawyers Association
- Galveston County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Harris County Bar Association
- Galveston County Bar Association
- State Bar College
- National College for DUI Defense
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- Board Member Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Gulf Coast
- Past President, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Gulf Coast
- Rotary Club of Galveston
- Lions Club of League City
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