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Atty. Charlene Brown Nelson

Atty. Charlene Brown Nelson

Ms. Charlene Brown Nelson is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, workers compensation.

Winston Salem Winston Salem 16 yrs experience 16 year
Call (336) 617-9919 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Charlene Brown Nelson at a glance

Charlene Brown Nelson is a Member based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at NC Office of the Capital Defender. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2010). Educated at North Carolina Central University School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Charlene Brown Nelson is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, workers compensation
  • Charlene has been licensed for 16 years
  • Charlene practices at NC Office of the Capital Defender in Winston-Salem, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Charlene Brown Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Charlene Brown Nelson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Winston Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charlene Brown Nelson

Where is Charlene Brown Nelson's law office located?
Charlene Brown Nelson's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The firm is NC Office of the Capital Defender. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charlene Brown Nelson handle?
Charlene Brown Nelson focuses on criminal defense, family law, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Charlene Brown Nelson practiced law?
Charlene Brown Nelson has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Charlene Brown Nelson go to law school?
Charlene Brown Nelson earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Charlene Brown Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

North Carolina Central University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2010

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