John C. Nelson

DWI and Criminal Defense throughout Cattaraugus, Wyoming and Allegany Counties

10+ Years of Experience

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. Frequently, I compare the attorney-client relationship to that of a taxi cab driver-passenger relationship. The taxi can 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.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
White Collar Crime

Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fixed, flat fees for most matters. Payment plans available.
New York
Since 2011
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • French:
    Spoken

Owner/Managing Attorney
Law Office of John C. Nelson
2013 –

Current

DWI, Criminal and Traffic Defense Law Firm practicing in Cattaraugus, Wyoming, Allegany and Southern Erie Counties.
Adjunct Professor
Genesee Community College
2010 –

Current

Associate Attorney
The Trbovich Law Firm
2012 –

2013

Associate
Ward & Kutzuba
2010 –

2012

Extern Law Clerk
Dekalb County Superior Court
2010 –

2010

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. | Litigation
2008


2010

Honors: Cum Laude
Activities: President Student Bar Association
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Canisius College
B.A.
2001


2005

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Leadership Achievement Award
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2010
Dedicated Service to the Student Body
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2010
Wildflower Condo Association

Board Member
2012 –
Current
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National College for DUI Defense

Member
2012 –
Current
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NYSBA House of Delegates

Delegate (2011), Alternate Delegate (2012-Current)
2011 –
Current
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Cattaraugus County Bar Association

Member
2011 –
Current
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Arcade Lions Club

Member
2010 –
Current
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Curriers Rural Cemetery Board of Directions

Director
2010 –
Current
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Wyoming County Bar Association

Vice President (2013-Current), Member (2010-Current)
2010 –
Current
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Erie County Bar Association

Member
2010 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
DWAI and Canadian Entry
Ellicottville Times
2013
The Co-existence of Suspension Pending Prosecutions and Temporary Suspensions
The Docket
2013
Why the Move Over Law Doesn’t Require You to Move Over
Ellicottville Times
2013
Our Bill of Rights
Ellicottville Times
April, 2013
Websites & Blogs

Website
Website

12 Monroe St
PO Box 595
Ellicottville, NY 14731
US
Toll-Free: (855) 364-2569
Cell: (716) 364-2569
Fax: (855) 364-2569