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Facing criminal charges in Wisconsin?

Hire a top rated Criminal Defense Team

Talk to an experienced defense attorney today.

When everything is on the line, you deserve a defense team you can trust. Nelson Defense Group will move quickly to protect your rights and build a defense strategy designed around you, not a template.

Call now for a free consultation and get our proven legal strategy.

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We focus on criminal defense law

Nelson Defense Group does one thing, criminal defense, and we do it better than anyone else.

Unlike attorneys who practice in multiple areas of law, we focus exclusively on criminal defense in Wisconsin. This singular focus makes us better, sharper, and more prepared. With over 100,000 hours of focused criminal defense work, we are masters of the craft.

  • OWI/DUI
  • Homicide
  • Sex Offenses
  • Violent Crimes
  • Gun Crimes
  • Drug Crimes
  • Juvenile Defense
  • Domestic Violence
  • Property Crimes
  • Title IX
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We’re the shield that protects you,

giving voice to your story when it matters most.

You need more than a lawyer, you need a team that stands between you and the system. 
The moment you are charged with a crime, the State has already started a clock on your freedom.
We're the team with the track record. We’re ready to fight for you.

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Wisconsin's top rated attorneys, Nelson Defense Group.

Your advocates. Your defense team.

Nelson Defense Groups’ approach to defending violent crimes starts with the collaborative process between our team of lawyers. The key to a successful result is the collective strength of our team. 

NELSON DEFENSE GROUP TEAM HAS HAD:


2,000 Cases Fully Dismissed

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Over 300 Not Guilty Verdicts

It is important to hire our expert criminal defense legal team immediately upon being charged with a crime, because the sooner you have us on your side, the sooner we can begin to help you with a strategy that will achieve the best possible outcome for your future. We practice criminal defense exclusively in Wisconsin, and we have a long record of success in a wide variety of cases involving life-changing criminal charges.

NELSON DEFENSE GROUP STANDS UP FOR YOU AGAINST THE POWER OF THE SYSTEM — FINDING THE DEEPER TRUTH, GIVING A VOICE TO YOUR STORY, AND DEFENDING A LIFE WORTH DEFENDING:  YOURS.

We are based in Hudson, Wisconsin and serve clients statewide in every county. Call Nelson Defense Group at 715-386-2694 today or complete our form below to receive a complimentary initial strategic consultation.

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Not Guilty, means everything.

Speak with a criminal defense attorney today.

The sooner you act, the more options you have.

Successful Outcomes

OWI — Man charged with driving under the influence on a highway.

The state’s evidence, including breath and standardized field sobriety tests were not liable or sufficient evidence to meet their burden of proof.

2nd Degree Sexual Assault — College student was charged with three counts of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault and one count of Battery. On day three of jury trial, the Judge dismissed one count of Sexual Assault because the State could not meet its burden. After four days of trial, the jurors took less than 30 minutes to find him not guilty of all charges.

Act was consensual.

Battery — Man charged with multiple counts of felony Substantial Battery for his use of a baseball bat in a back-alley fight in River Falls, Wisconsin.

Self-defense

Your life is worth defending
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A defense is built on strategy, not just evidence.

Satisfied Clients

"Would like to take a moment and give a huge thank you to Aaron and his staff. After hiring him it shows why he is the best in the business and it’s not close! He is a very intelligent man with a background to prove it in the court of law. No one else I would rather have standing in my corner in defense!"
Michael M.
"Highly recommend Nelson Defense Group. I truly believe they were the best choice I could have made when deciding who to trust with my freedom. Aaron did an excellent job defending me and my rights and I would without question hire him again if needed."
Natasha R.
"Mr. Nelson and his team were wonderful. I had a fairly complex case that required a lot of time and effort, but Mr. Nelson did not hesitate to take the case and exceed my expectations. Connie, Mr. Nelson’s assistant, was always a pleasure to work with as well. I would recommend the Nelson Defense Group to anyone in need of a strong team. You won’t be disappointed."
Hussein A.
"Incredibly pragmatic and professional. They were able to make the most difficult decisions a bit easier by making sure I was informed and properly advised. All of the legal processes were facilitated due to the defense group’s experience and familiarity with the particular court that we worked with. For my first experience with a defense group, I wouldn’t have wanted it to go any differently."
Nick J.
"I highly encourage any individual faced with a traumatic event that has the potential to make life harder and inflict you with a struggle you do not want to face alone to seek out Aaron Nelson. Day-to-day life can be draining and tiresome enough, without involving the law and the ramifications tied with it. He seriously knows the loss potential you are facing and listens."
Elizabeth R.
"I thank God for bringing Aaron Nelson, & his group into my son’s life. His belief in my son’s total innocence and his fight for justice is something we will never forget! I would highly recommend Nelson Defense to anyone who is in search of an Attorney who will truly fight for their legal rights!"
Nancy N.

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