John Nelson | Ellicottville Criminal Lawyer

John C Nelson

John C Nelson

Criminal, Felony, Misdemeanor, Traffic, White Collar Crime

DWI, Traffic and Criminal Defense Firm focusing in Litigation and Trial Cases

Experience: 14 years
Language(s): English

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About John

In representing clients, I always take the approach to represent a client the way I would want to be represented in his or her situation. I always evaluate, research, investigate and zealously defend a case as the client requests as long as it complies with my ethical duties.

I compare the attorney-client relationship to that of a taxi cab driver-passenger relationship. The taxi cab driver knows the fast roads, best routes and has the skills to get where the passenger needs to go. Like the passenger, the client decides what direction the case goes. I try to do everything in my power to get my clients to their destination.

The majority of my experience is in criminal law, with some prior family law experience. For the past year, I have focused my practice on DWI, Criminal and Traffic Defense. Instead of dabbling in many areas of law, I practice only what I know best, so I can give my clients the best possible representation.

Call to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.

Experience

Owner

Law Office of John C. Nelson

2013 – Present

Ellicottville, NY

Adjunct Professor

Genesee Community College

2011 – Present

Batavia, NY

Justice

Ellicottville Town Court

2013 – 2015

Ellicottville, NY

Associate

The Trbovich Firm

2012 – 2013

Williamsville, NY

Admission

Verified New York

2011

Education

Canisius College

Bachelor of Arts (English Education, Literacy)

2006

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member, New York State Defenders Association,
    2012 - Present
  • Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys,
    2012 - Present
  • President, Wildflower Association,
    2012 - Present
  • Member, National College of DUI Defense,
    2012 - Present
  • Treasurer/Secretary, Cattaraugus County Bar Association,
    2011 - Present
  • Delegate, New York State Bar Association, House of Delegate,
    2011 - Present
  • 2nd Vice President, Arcade Area Chamber of Commerce,
    2011 - 2012
  • Former Vice President, Wyoming County Bar Association,
    2011 - 2012
  • Member, Arcade Lions Club,
    2010 - Present
  • Member, Lions Club,
    2010 - Present
  • Board of Directors, Curriers Rural Cemetery Association,
    2010 - Present
  • Member, Bar Association of Erie County,
    2010 - Present
  • Former President, Student Bar Association,
    2008 - 2010
Honors / Awards
  • Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for the State of New York, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
    2014
  • Leadership Achievement Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
    2010
  • Cum Laude, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
    2010
  • Dedicated Service to the Student Body, Cooley Student Bar Association
    2010

Notable Work

Publications

Arcade Herald, DOT to Mill and Fill,

2014


Ellicottville Times, Our Bill of Rights,

2013


The Docket, The Co-existence of Suspension Pending Prosecutions and Temporary Suspensions,

2013


The Ellicottville Times, Why the Move Over Law Doesn’t Always Require You To ‘Move Over,

2013


Ellicottville Times, DWAI and Canadian Entry,

2013

Founded 2013

Law Office of John C. Nelson Highlights

DUI-DWI, Felony, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Criminal, White Collar Crime

Firm Size: 1
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English