John C. Nelson
DWI and Criminal Defense throughout Cattaraugus, Wyoming and Allegany Counties
In representing clients, I always take the approach to represent a client the way I would want to be represented in his or her situation. I always evaluate, research, investigate and zealously defend a case as the client requests as long as it complies with my ethical duties. Frequently, I compare the attorney-client relationship to that of a taxi cab driver-passenger relationship. The taxi can driver knows the fast roads, best routes and has the skills to get where the passenger needs to go. Like the passenger, the client decides what direction the case goes. I try to do everything in my power to get my clients to their destination.
The majority of my experience is in criminal law, with some prior family law experience. For the past year, I have focused my practice on DWI, Criminal and Traffic Defense. Instead of dabbling in many areas of law, I practice only what I know best, so I can give my clients the best possible representation.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- White Collar Crime
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Fixed, flat fees for most matters. Payment plans available.
- New York
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- English: Spoken, Written
- French: Spoken
- Owner/Managing Attorney
- Law Office of John C. Nelson
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- DWI, Criminal and Traffic Defense Law Firm practicing in Cattaraugus, Wyoming, Allegany and Southern Erie Counties.
- Adjunct Professor
- Genesee Community College
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- Associate Attorney
- The Trbovich Law Firm
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- Associate
- Ward & Kutzuba
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- Extern Law Clerk
- Dekalb County Superior Court
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- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- J.D. | Litigation
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- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: President Student Bar Association
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- Canisius College
- B.A.
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- Leadership Achievement Award
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Dedicated Service to the Student Body
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Wildflower Condo Association
- Board Member
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- National College for DUI Defense
- Member
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- NYSBA House of Delegates
- Delegate (2011), Alternate Delegate (2012-Current)
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- Cattaraugus County Bar Association
- Member
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- Arcade Lions Club
- Member
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- Curriers Rural Cemetery Board of Directions
- Director
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- Wyoming County Bar Association
- Vice President (2013-Current), Member (2010-Current)
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- Erie County Bar Association
- Member
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- DWAI and Canadian Entry
- Ellicottville Times
- Why the Move Over Law Doesn't Require You to Move Over
- Ellicottville Times
- Our Bill of Rights
- Ellicottville Times
- Website
- Website
