Atty. Debra M Nelson

Atty. Debra M Nelson

Ms. Debra M Nelson is a lawyer practicing constitutional, securities & investment fraud, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (385) 800-8046 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Debra M Nelson at a glance

Debra M Nelson is a criminal defense, securities, civil rights, consumer, and appellate attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Utah (2001). Educated at University of Utah (—). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Debra M Nelson is a lawyer practicing constitutional, securities & investment fraud, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Debra received a degree from University of Utah, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Debra practices in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Debra M Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Securities Law

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Civil Rights

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Consumer Protection

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Where is Debra M Nelson's law office located?
Debra M Nelson's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra M Nelson handle?
Debra M Nelson focuses on criminal defense, securities, civil rights, consumer, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Debra M Nelson practiced law?
Debra M Nelson has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Debra M Nelson go to law school?
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Education

University of Utah
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 2001

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