Margaret Angela Nelson

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
College of William & Mary, A.B., 1979
Law School Attended:
University of Richmond, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, Virginia; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia; 1988, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
ISLN:
904195505

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Criminal Litigation
  • DUI & DWI
  • Speeding & Traffic Ticket
  • Juvenile Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • Adoption Law
  • Guardian Ad Litem

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (19 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/11/14 in Criminal Defense

    Margaret is a very dedicated professional with high ethical standards.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 08/27/14 in Criminal Defense

    In addition to being an terrific lawyer, Margaret is an outstanding person and a zealous advocate for legal aid and those in need of pro bono legal services.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 08/26/14 in Criminal Defense

    Margaret Nelson has years of experience both as a prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney. She is a dedicated attorney who cares deeply about her clients and goes way above and beyond the call of duty to provide the best possible representatio... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/26/14 in Criminal Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 08/26/14 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 08/26/14 in Family Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/26/14 in Domestic Relations

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/26/14 in Criminal Defense

    Mrs. Nelson is among a select few of Virginia's 46,000 lawyers. She serves on the Virginia State Bar's mandatory Professionalism Course faculty and is a featured speaker. She is without question "av" material.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/09/14 in Trial Practice

    Margaret is at the top of her profession. Her legal acumen is of the highest caliber as are her ethics and commitment to the public good.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/07/14 in Criminal Defense

    Ms. Nelson is an outstanding criminal defense attorney who is widely respected by her peers.

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