Atty. James William Nelson

Atty. James William Nelson

James William Nelson is a lawyer practicing criminal, personal injury, products liability. James William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1991, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Mount Vernon Mount Vernon 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James William Nelson at a glance

James William Nelson is a Skagit Co. Public Defender based in Mount Vernon, Washington. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Washington (1989). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Mount Vernon, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William Nelson is a lawyer practicing criminal, personal injury, products liability
  • James William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1991, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James William practices in Mount Vernon, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James William Nelson's Areas of Practice

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

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.

James William Nelson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

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.

James William Nelson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Washington →

Product Liability

James William Nelson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James William Nelson

Where is James William Nelson's law office located?
James William Nelson's law practice is located in Mount Vernon, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Nelson handle?
James William Nelson focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James William Nelson practiced law?
James William Nelson has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James William Nelson go to law school?
James William Nelson earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James William Nelson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1989

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