Atty. Catherine A. Nelson

Atty. Catherine A. Nelson

Catherine A. Nelson is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, criminal law, appellate practice and 34 other areas of law.

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About Catherine A. Nelson at a glance

Catherine A. Nelson is a divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business attorney based in Chesapeake, Virginia. Serands clients in Chesapeake, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Catherine A. Nelson is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, criminal law, appellate practice and 34 other areas of law
  • Catherine A.. Catherine A. practices in Chesapeake, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine A. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine A. Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Catherine A. Nelson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Catherine A. Nelson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Catherine A. Nelson is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Catherine A. Nelson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Catherine A. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chesapeake are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Catherine A. Nelson's law office located?
Catherine A. Nelson's law practice is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine A. Nelson handle?
Catherine A. Nelson focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
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