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Jonathan Nelson

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Licensed for 17 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

During his sixteen-year legal career, Jon Nelson has represented clients in numerous trials in both Arkansas and Texas. After practicing law in Texas, he served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Northwest Arkansas. Jon has handled many thousands of criminal cases. He also became a certified law enforcement instructor with the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy and has taught more than 60 hours of police training to more than 300 local area law enforcement officers. Through this experience, he has developed a keen awareness and understanding regarding the way in which police officers and prosecutors work to convict people charged with crimes. Jon loves putting that knowledge to work for his clients to find ways to win!Mr. Nelson has dedicated the last several years of his career to defending people charged with crimes.  Mr. Nelson graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas in 2000 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, and he then graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas School of Law, where he obtained a law degree. While in law school, Mr. Nelson served as a member and an editor of the ARKANSAS LAW REVIEW. He is licensed to practice law in Arkansas and Texas. He is the author of a published article concerning federal and state constitutional protections against cruel and/or unusual punishment. 56 ARK. L. REV. 229 (2003). Mr. Nelson also has served as an adjunct professor for the Northwest Arkansas Community College. He is married, and he and his wife are the proud parents of a daughter and a son.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Civil Rights

Language

English

Contact

Jonathan D. Nelson, Attorney at Law1202 NE McClain RoadBentonville, AR, 72712

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Sean
May 27, 2021

Jon and I were working on a consultation while there was a miscommunication, he communicated and worked to create the best possible solution. I would recommend and request his representation for future help.

anonymous
September 28, 2020

Best lawyer ever he is very talented and solved the dv criminal case very easily without jail time

anonymous
November 4, 2019

Jon always took care of me and was always by the phone or ready to meet whenever I had any question or concerns! He is professional and a great attorney. I highly recommend this man to anyone who is need of legal help! Thank you again Jon!!

Zach
September 19, 2019

Jon represented me on a probation revocation and several misdemeanor charges and did an excellent job. I have had a lot of bad past history with law enforcement so they are kind of fed up with me and Jon managed to avoid any jail time whatsoever and my felony revoke was completely dismissed. Of all lawyers I have used for various reasons Jon is by far the best at always keeping me in the loop and updated I could go on and on but I highly recommend Jon to anyone needing legal council. Very honest and respectful and extremely understanding and easy to work with.

Charles Griffin
July 11, 2019

On July 10th 2019 at around 4 pm I received a phone call from one of north west Arkansas police departments regarding a very serious assault and battery case that could've been a lot of trouble for me had I not had the proper attorney to be there to help me clear up the waters that we're getting ever so muddy. At 21 years old and being on felony probation it doesn't take much for someone like me to end up in a bad situation with law enforcement or to be incarcerated for something I didn't do. On July 10th I was called to the Bella vista police department and asked to come up there and speak with them on an assault case I was involved in the call took place at around 4pm and I try to make it a rule not to talk to law enforcement without legal council but at that time of night what are the chances you can get a lawyer on the phone to address a situation like that and as if reading my mind my mother told me to call her attorney Jonathan Nelson. I googled his phone number and he picked up and at the crack of a whip dropped everything he was doing asked me to come up to his office and explain the situation before going to the police department and I did just that. I explained what happened and asked Jon to please go with me up there and represent me. And with out question he closed down his office looked me in my eye told me not to worry about a thing because he had my back and followed us to the PD to answer questions. He was very informative walked me through the whole process before we ever even went inside gave me a full walk through on the do's and do nots then walked side by side with me into the police station. We sat down with the officer Jon handled every question and cautiously guided me through the investigation. The crazy thing was the whole thing was in such short notice he had less then 45 minutes to prepare for the it but watching him handle the situation it was like he'd been working this case his whole life. You can truly tell he sits back and sifts through every detail on both sides of the table and has a counter move for what ever they are trying to hit you with. Walking in with Jon I felt as if I had a personal shield to defend me against whatever they wanted to charge me with and 20 minutes after walking in we walked right back out of that police department side by side and he acted like it was a walk in the park. When I say at the crack of a whip this man was there to defend me and that he dropped everything to do so I truly mean it. Jon cares about his clients and they're rights and freedom and I would recommend him to anyone to handle any case. He's reliable he cares and he knows the laws and your rights backwards and front. If you. Want someone who's going to memorize every fact on both sides and who is going to organize an incredible defense for you with out a doubt I would recommend him for any case no matter how big or small. Jon I cannot thank you enough for what you did for me yesterday you have no idea what it means to me and my family. You truly are one of the best.

Colton
January 23, 2019

Jonathan Nelson was very diligent in my particular case! He found all the facts he needed to ensure I did not have anything on my record that could affect my future endeavors. He made sure to get my opinion on the options and kept me well informed.

Tim
August 31, 2018

I was facing a DWI #2 plus 7 days in jail. Jon was able to get it dropped down to a DWI #1 and no jail time!

Jason
August 20, 2018

I was charged with possession of a controlled substance. The case was continued for six months, and I was never left out of the loop. Jon did an absolute stunning job of getting the fairest deal/outcome I could have wanted. Very professional. Very personable. Excellent service.

Astin
May 9, 2018

Jonathan handled my speeding ticket case with great expertise and knowledge. The case was resolved beyond all reasonable doubts in my favor and the case was dismissed! Thank you!!

anonymous
March 29, 2018

Mr. Nelson is very attentive and patient towards his clients. I consider myself high maintenance, but he made my case painless. The prosecutor originally wanted more than $3,000 in fines and restitution, but I ended up paying only $175!

Sean
May 27, 2021

Jon and I were working on a consultation while there was a miscommunication, he communicated and worked to create the best possible solution. I would recommend and request his representation for future help.

anonymous
September 28, 2020

Best lawyer ever he is very talented and solved the dv criminal case very easily without jail time

anonymous
November 4, 2019

Jon always took care of me and was always by the phone or ready to meet whenever I had any question or concerns! He is professional and a great attorney. I highly recommend this man to anyone who is need of legal help! Thank you again Jon!!

Zach
September 19, 2019

Jon represented me on a probation revocation and several misdemeanor charges and did an excellent job. I have had a lot of bad past history with law enforcement so they are kind of fed up with me and Jon managed to avoid any jail time whatsoever and my felony revoke was completely dismissed. Of all lawyers I have used for various reasons Jon is by far the best at always keeping me in the loop and updated I could go on and on but I highly recommend Jon to anyone needing legal council. Very honest and respectful and extremely understanding and easy to work with.

Charles Griffin
July 11, 2019

On July 10th 2019 at around 4 pm I received a phone call from one of north west Arkansas police departments regarding a very serious assault and battery case that could've been a lot of trouble for me had I not had the proper attorney to be there to help me clear up the waters that we're getting ever so muddy. At 21 years old and being on felony probation it doesn't take much for someone like me to end up in a bad situation with law enforcement or to be incarcerated for something I didn't do. On July 10th I was called to the Bella vista police department and asked to come up there and speak with them on an assault case I was involved in the call took place at around 4pm and I try to make it a rule not to talk to law enforcement without legal council but at that time of night what are the chances you can get a lawyer on the phone to address a situation like that and as if reading my mind my mother told me to call her attorney Jonathan Nelson. I googled his phone number and he picked up and at the crack of a whip dropped everything he was doing asked me to come up to his office and explain the situation before going to the police department and I did just that. I explained what happened and asked Jon to please go with me up there and represent me. And with out question he closed down his office looked me in my eye told me not to worry about a thing because he had my back and followed us to the PD to answer questions. He was very informative walked me through the whole process before we ever even went inside gave me a full walk through on the do's and do nots then walked side by side with me into the police station. We sat down with the officer Jon handled every question and cautiously guided me through the investigation. The crazy thing was the whole thing was in such short notice he had less then 45 minutes to prepare for the it but watching him handle the situation it was like he'd been working this case his whole life. You can truly tell he sits back and sifts through every detail on both sides of the table and has a counter move for what ever they are trying to hit you with. Walking in with Jon I felt as if I had a personal shield to defend me against whatever they wanted to charge me with and 20 minutes after walking in we walked right back out of that police department side by side and he acted like it was a walk in the park. When I say at the crack of a whip this man was there to defend me and that he dropped everything to do so I truly mean it. Jon cares about his clients and they're rights and freedom and I would recommend him to anyone to handle any case. He's reliable he cares and he knows the laws and your rights backwards and front. If you. Want someone who's going to memorize every fact on both sides and who is going to organize an incredible defense for you with out a doubt I would recommend him for any case no matter how big or small. Jon I cannot thank you enough for what you did for me yesterday you have no idea what it means to me and my family. You truly are one of the best.

Colton
January 23, 2019

Jonathan Nelson was very diligent in my particular case! He found all the facts he needed to ensure I did not have anything on my record that could affect my future endeavors. He made sure to get my opinion on the options and kept me well informed.

Tim
August 31, 2018

I was facing a DWI #2 plus 7 days in jail. Jon was able to get it dropped down to a DWI #1 and no jail time!

Jason
August 20, 2018

I was charged with possession of a controlled substance. The case was continued for six months, and I was never left out of the loop. Jon did an absolute stunning job of getting the fairest deal/outcome I could have wanted. Very professional. Very personable. Excellent service.

Astin
May 9, 2018

Jonathan handled my speeding ticket case with great expertise and knowledge. The case was resolved beyond all reasonable doubts in my favor and the case was dismissed! Thank you!!

anonymous
March 29, 2018

Mr. Nelson is very attentive and patient towards his clients. I consider myself high maintenance, but he made my case painless. The prosecutor originally wanted more than $3,000 in fines and restitution, but I ended up paying only $175!

Sean
May 27, 2021

Jon and I were working on a consultation while there was a miscommunication, he communicated and worked to create the best possible solution. I would recommend and request his representation for future help.

anonymous
September 28, 2020

Best lawyer ever he is very talented and solved the dv criminal case very easily without jail time

anonymous
November 4, 2019

Jon always took care of me and was always by the phone or ready to meet whenever I had any question or concerns! He is professional and a great attorney. I highly recommend this man to anyone who is need of legal help! Thank you again Jon!!

Zach
September 19, 2019

Jon represented me on a probation revocation and several misdemeanor charges and did an excellent job. I have had a lot of bad past history with law enforcement so they are kind of fed up with me and Jon managed to avoid any jail time whatsoever and my felony revoke was completely dismissed. Of all lawyers I have used for various reasons Jon is by far the best at always keeping me in the loop and updated I could go on and on but I highly recommend Jon to anyone needing legal council. Very honest and respectful and extremely understanding and easy to work with.

Charles Griffin
July 11, 2019

On July 10th 2019 at around 4 pm I received a phone call from one of north west Arkansas police departments regarding a very serious assault and battery case that could've been a lot of trouble for me had I not had the proper attorney to be there to help me clear up the waters that we're getting ever so muddy. At 21 years old and being on felony probation it doesn't take much for someone like me to end up in a bad situation with law enforcement or to be incarcerated for something I didn't do. On July 10th I was called to the Bella vista police department and asked to come up there and speak with them on an assault case I was involved in the call took place at around 4pm and I try to make it a rule not to talk to law enforcement without legal council but at that time of night what are the chances you can get a lawyer on the phone to address a situation like that and as if reading my mind my mother told me to call her attorney Jonathan Nelson. I googled his phone number and he picked up and at the crack of a whip dropped everything he was doing asked me to come up to his office and explain the situation before going to the police department and I did just that. I explained what happened and asked Jon to please go with me up there and represent me. And with out question he closed down his office looked me in my eye told me not to worry about a thing because he had my back and followed us to the PD to answer questions. He was very informative walked me through the whole process before we ever even went inside gave me a full walk through on the do's and do nots then walked side by side with me into the police station. We sat down with the officer Jon handled every question and cautiously guided me through the investigation. The crazy thing was the whole thing was in such short notice he had less then 45 minutes to prepare for the it but watching him handle the situation it was like he'd been working this case his whole life. You can truly tell he sits back and sifts through every detail on both sides of the table and has a counter move for what ever they are trying to hit you with. Walking in with Jon I felt as if I had a personal shield to defend me against whatever they wanted to charge me with and 20 minutes after walking in we walked right back out of that police department side by side and he acted like it was a walk in the park. When I say at the crack of a whip this man was there to defend me and that he dropped everything to do so I truly mean it. Jon cares about his clients and they're rights and freedom and I would recommend him to anyone to handle any case. He's reliable he cares and he knows the laws and your rights backwards and front. If you. Want someone who's going to memorize every fact on both sides and who is going to organize an incredible defense for you with out a doubt I would recommend him for any case no matter how big or small. Jon I cannot thank you enough for what you did for me yesterday you have no idea what it means to me and my family. You truly are one of the best.

Colton
January 23, 2019

Jonathan Nelson was very diligent in my particular case! He found all the facts he needed to ensure I did not have anything on my record that could affect my future endeavors. He made sure to get my opinion on the options and kept me well informed.

Tim
August 31, 2018

I was facing a DWI #2 plus 7 days in jail. Jon was able to get it dropped down to a DWI #1 and no jail time!

Jason
August 20, 2018

I was charged with possession of a controlled substance. The case was continued for six months, and I was never left out of the loop. Jon did an absolute stunning job of getting the fairest deal/outcome I could have wanted. Very professional. Very personable. Excellent service.

Astin
May 9, 2018

Jonathan handled my speeding ticket case with great expertise and knowledge. The case was resolved beyond all reasonable doubts in my favor and the case was dismissed! Thank you!!

anonymous
March 29, 2018

Mr. Nelson is very attentive and patient towards his clients. I consider myself high maintenance, but he made my case painless. The prosecutor originally wanted more than $3,000 in fines and restitution, but I ended up paying only $175!

Sean
May 27, 2021

Jon and I were working on a consultation while there was a miscommunication, he communicated and worked to create the best possible solution. I would recommend and request his representation for future help.

anonymous
September 28, 2020

Best lawyer ever he is very talented and solved the dv criminal case very easily without jail time

anonymous
November 4, 2019

Jon always took care of me and was always by the phone or ready to meet whenever I had any question or concerns! He is professional and a great attorney. I highly recommend this man to anyone who is need of legal help! Thank you again Jon!!

Zach
September 19, 2019

Jon represented me on a probation revocation and several misdemeanor charges and did an excellent job. I have had a lot of bad past history with law enforcement so they are kind of fed up with me and Jon managed to avoid any jail time whatsoever and my felony revoke was completely dismissed. Of all lawyers I have used for various reasons Jon is by far the best at always keeping me in the loop and updated I could go on and on but I highly recommend Jon to anyone needing legal council. Very honest and respectful and extremely understanding and easy to work with.

Charles Griffin
July 11, 2019

On July 10th 2019 at around 4 pm I received a phone call from one of north west Arkansas police departments regarding a very serious assault and battery case that could've been a lot of trouble for me had I not had the proper attorney to be there to help me clear up the waters that we're getting ever so muddy. At 21 years old and being on felony probation it doesn't take much for someone like me to end up in a bad situation with law enforcement or to be incarcerated for something I didn't do. On July 10th I was called to the Bella vista police department and asked to come up there and speak with them on an assault case I was involved in the call took place at around 4pm and I try to make it a rule not to talk to law enforcement without legal council but at that time of night what are the chances you can get a lawyer on the phone to address a situation like that and as if reading my mind my mother told me to call her attorney Jonathan Nelson. I googled his phone number and he picked up and at the crack of a whip dropped everything he was doing asked me to come up to his office and explain the situation before going to the police department and I did just that. I explained what happened and asked Jon to please go with me up there and represent me. And with out question he closed down his office looked me in my eye told me not to worry about a thing because he had my back and followed us to the PD to answer questions. He was very informative walked me through the whole process before we ever even went inside gave me a full walk through on the do's and do nots then walked side by side with me into the police station. We sat down with the officer Jon handled every question and cautiously guided me through the investigation. The crazy thing was the whole thing was in such short notice he had less then 45 minutes to prepare for the it but watching him handle the situation it was like he'd been working this case his whole life. You can truly tell he sits back and sifts through every detail on both sides of the table and has a counter move for what ever they are trying to hit you with. Walking in with Jon I felt as if I had a personal shield to defend me against whatever they wanted to charge me with and 20 minutes after walking in we walked right back out of that police department side by side and he acted like it was a walk in the park. When I say at the crack of a whip this man was there to defend me and that he dropped everything to do so I truly mean it. Jon cares about his clients and they're rights and freedom and I would recommend him to anyone to handle any case. He's reliable he cares and he knows the laws and your rights backwards and front. If you. Want someone who's going to memorize every fact on both sides and who is going to organize an incredible defense for you with out a doubt I would recommend him for any case no matter how big or small. Jon I cannot thank you enough for what you did for me yesterday you have no idea what it means to me and my family. You truly are one of the best.

Colton
January 23, 2019

Jonathan Nelson was very diligent in my particular case! He found all the facts he needed to ensure I did not have anything on my record that could affect my future endeavors. He made sure to get my opinion on the options and kept me well informed.

Tim
August 31, 2018

I was facing a DWI #2 plus 7 days in jail. Jon was able to get it dropped down to a DWI #1 and no jail time!

Jason
August 20, 2018

I was charged with possession of a controlled substance. The case was continued for six months, and I was never left out of the loop. Jon did an absolute stunning job of getting the fairest deal/outcome I could have wanted. Very professional. Very personable. Excellent service.

Astin
May 9, 2018

Jonathan handled my speeding ticket case with great expertise and knowledge. The case was resolved beyond all reasonable doubts in my favor and the case was dismissed! Thank you!!

anonymous
March 29, 2018

Mr. Nelson is very attentive and patient towards his clients. I consider myself high maintenance, but he made my case painless. The prosecutor originally wanted more than $3,000 in fines and restitution, but I ended up paying only $175!