Atty. Nelson Knight
Nelson has over 25 years of experience in the criminal justice system in Texas. A Dallas native, Nelson started his legal career as a prosecutor in the Dallas County District Attorney's office where he tried cases ranging from DWI to Capital Murder, with the majority of his time being spent handling high-level felony offenses in District Courts.
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Nelson Knight is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Michael & Associates. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Texas (1998). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A. Marketing, 1995). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nelson has over 25 years of experience in the criminal justice system in Texas
- A Dallas native, Nelson started his legal career as a prosecutor in the Dallas County District Attorney's office where he tried cases ranging from DWI to Capital Murder, with the majority of his time being spent handling high-level felony offenses in District Courts
- Since 2001, Nelson has focused on criminal defense and protecting the rights of citizens accused of crimes
- In both his long-time private practice and as a Dallas County Public Defender from 2007 to 2010, Nelson has fought the state at every turn to ensure that people accused of crimes in North Texas and throughout the state receive the best representation they can get
- As a solo practitioner for almost 20 years, Nelson handled cases across the state ranging from DWI to Capital Murder
- He has countless jury and bench trials under his belt and has dealt with just about every type of hearing that could come up during a criminal proceeding
- Communication and listening are two of the most important aspects of criminal defense, and Nelson prioritizes both of them
- He looks forward to serving his clients here at Michael & Associates
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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