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Aaron Nelson
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WI
โจ About
About Aaron Nelson
Over his many years dedicated to Defending People Against the Power of the Government, Aaron has received numerous recognitions, including being named one of 50 Super Lawyers in Criminal Defense in Wisconsin (2011-2023), being AV rated by Martindale Hubbard, winning the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) โMartin Hanson Advocates Prizeโ a record seven (7) times (2010, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020), and in 2014 he was honored with David Niblack Award from WACDL. The David C. Niblack Award was created to honor and preserve the memory of David Niblack, โan outstanding attorney who devoted his life and considerable talents to the defense of those who needed it but could not pay for it.โ Recipients of the award are attorneys being recognized for contributions to the effective defense of the indigent, either through cumulative career contributions or through outstanding individual accomplishments. Aaron has also previously served as the WACDL president.
In 2023 Aaron joined two other criminal defense lawyers to form Elite Defense Group. Aaron practices throughout the state with the Elite Defense Group team.
Aaron also routinely presents to other attorneyโs at numerous Continuing Legal Education courses throughout Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Public Defender Conference, Wisconsin State Public Defender Trial Skills training), WACDL, Barry Cohenโs annual OWI seminar as well as nationally at the National College of Criminal Defense.
โ๏ธ Practice Areas
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Criminal Law
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DUI & DWI
Credentials & Experience
๐ Education
University of Wisconsin Law School
J.D.
Law
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
B.S.
Philosophy, Political Science
๐ Bar Admissions
State Bar of Wisconsin ย # 1027028
Member
Member
Member
WACDL
Member
President
Member
๐ผ Professional Experience
Trial Lawyer
Elite Defense Group 2023 - Current
Trial Lawyer
Nelson Defense Group, LLC 2017 - Current
Trial Lawyer
Doar, Drill & Skow 1996 - 2017
๐ Awards & Recognition
One of 50 Super Lawyers in Criminal Defense in Wisconsin
Super Lawyers
Martin Hanson Advocates Prize
WACDL
David Niblack Award
WACDL
AV Rated
Martindale Hubbard