Atty. Deborah Jean Nelson

Atty. Deborah Jean Nelson

Deborah Jean Nelson is a lawyer practicing trusts, family law, divorce and 10 other areas of law. Deborah received a B.S. degree from University of La Verne in 1983, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Diego San Diego 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Jean Nelson at a glance

Deborah Jean Nelson is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Lorber Nelson Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, and family law. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at Ventura College of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of La Verne (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deborah Jean Nelson is a lawyer practicing trusts, family law, divorce and 10 other areas of law
  • Deborah received a B.S. degree from University of La Verne in 1983, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Deborah practices at Lorber Nelson LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Jean Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Jean 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.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Trusts

Deborah Jean Nelson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

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Family Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deborah Jean Nelson

Where is Deborah Jean Nelson's law office located?
Deborah Jean Nelson's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Lorber Nelson Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Jean Nelson handle?
Deborah Jean Nelson focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Deborah Jean Nelson practiced law?
Deborah Jean Nelson has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Deborah Jean Nelson go to law school?
Deborah Jean Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Deborah Jean Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ventura College of Law
- 1993
B.S.
University of La Verne
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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