Texas Criminal, Family Law and Personal Injury Law Firm

The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates

1919 Sealy St. Galveston, Texas 77550 USA

 (866) 550-8295

www.houstongalvestonlawyer.com
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Law Firm Overview

At Tad Nelson & Associates, we understand that walking into an unfamiliar place and talking to someone you don't know about a personal matter isn't the easiest thing in the world to do. Our firm works hard to reduce the stress of consulting with an attorney by providing a comfortable atmosphere where you can feel free to ask questions about your situation. We are committed to helping our clients set realistic goals and gain the information they need to make informed choices about how to proceed.

Depending on the unique facts and circumstances of a case as well as the goals of each individual client, there is usually more than one way to approach a legal problem. Unfortunately, too many law firms take the same approach to every case regardless of the circumstances, focusing on their bottom line rather than what is best for their clients.

At the law firm of Tad Nelson & Associates, we have one focus: finding good solutions to the legal problems of our clients. Attorney Tad Nelson founded our Texas law firm so that people in Galveston County and the Greater Houston area would have a different option — a place where they could feel welcomed and comfortable in asking an attorney questions while giving up nothing in the way of legal skill or proven ability.

Whether you have been charged with a crime, are considering a divorce, or have been injured in an accident, you can benefit from our extensive trial experience. We handle a variety of criminal law, family law and personal injury cases; providing each and every client with our high-quality customer service and dedicated representation.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: False Allegation of Sexual Misconduct; Internet Pornography; Kidnapping; False Statements to a Financial Institution; Forgery; Bank Fraud; Counterfeiting; Internet/Computer Fraud; Mortgage Fraud; Securities Fraud; Insurance Fraud; Modifying a Child Custody or Visitation Agreement; Modifying Alimony or Child Support Orders; Marital Property Division; Protective Orders; Sexual Allegations in a Divorce

Practice Areas Description

- DWI / DUI

At Tad Nelson & Associates, we have observed that most DWI clients have lived their entire lives without previous contact with law enforcement. Tad Nelson understands the worry caused by an arrest for driving while intoxicated. The process of being arrested, taken to jail, photographed and fingerprinted can be humiliating. He respects your concerns and fears for your career and family. Tad Nelson has created a small town law firm that will defend you against a DWI / DUI charge, and help you and your family cope with the problems that accompany a DWI charge.

- Sex Crimes

Tad has successfully defended individuals against almost any sex crime charge. Some of them are listed below: sexual assault of a child, possession of child pornography, indecent exposure, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, public lewdness, burglary with intent to commit sexual assault and custody sexual assault.

- False Allegation of Sexual Misconduct

A false allegation of sexual assault or abuse can have devastating consequences all by itself. It can destroy your reputation in the community, cost you your career, or keep you from gaining custody rights in a divorce. If convicted, it could cost you a great deal more. If someone has made a false allegation of sexual misconduct against you — act quickly to protect your rights and your freedom.

- Internet Pornography and Sex Crimes

Our firm provides experienced and effective criminal defense representation to people throughout Galveston County and the Houston metro area who have been charged with Internet-related sexual offenses such as: possession of child pornography; downloading/transmitting child pornography over the Internet; online solicitation of prostitution; solicitation of a minor; and Internet stalking or harassment. Whatever the charges against you may be, at our offices you will be treated like a human being throughout the entire process. We'd also like you to know that we do understand how important it is to be discreet in handling these cases. We want to assure you that we know what we're doing and that everything that can be done to keep things quiet, will be done. You have our word.

- Serious Felonies

Tad Nelson has successfully defended individuals in state and federal courts against all levels of felony charges such as: aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, major drug crimes including narcotics trafficking, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, burglary of a house burglary of a building, armed robbery, any crime committed with a firearm and rape.

- Drug Charges

Tad Nelson has defended individuals charged with a wide range of drug offenses, some of which are listed, including: drug possession, drug possession with intent to deliver, drug cultivation, using the telephone to facilitate a drug sale, using a weapon during a trafficking offense, illegal sale of a controlled substance, drug manufacture and trafficking or sale.

- Weapons Charge

A partial listing of different gun and weapons-related charges we handle includes: possession of prohibited weapons (brass knuckles, switchblades, etc.); felon in possession of a weapon; unlawful discharge of a firearm; possession of stolen or altered firearm; carrying a weapon without a permit and possession of a weapon in prohibited places (airports, bars, etc.)s

- White Collar Crimes / Federal Crimes

Tad Nelson at Tad Nelson & Associates defends individuals charged with white collar crimes. Representing clients in both state and federal courts, Tad Nelson has defended individuals against a wide range of fraud and other white collar crimes, some of which include: bank fraud, false statements to a financial institution, identity theft, embezzlement, internet crimes and other computer crimes, theft of services, forgery, counterfeiting and perjury.

- Fraud

Our firm provides experienced and highly skilled fraud charge defense services to people throughout Galveston County and the Houston metro area. A partial listing of the various fraud charges we handle includes: bank fraud, mail and wire fraud, Internet/computer fraud, identity theft, mortgage fraud, securities fraud, credit card fraud, fraud charges involving government benefits such as workers' compensation, Medicare, or social security disability and insurance fraud.

- Money Laundering

Money laundering is rarely a stand-alone criminal charge. In most cases, it gets tacked on to a list of even more serious charges that are filed in connection with a much larger criminal investigation. So why do prosecutors bother with money laundering when they already have enough other charges to begin with? Simply put, they want to take you to the cleaners even as they're trying to send you to jail. Our firm provides experienced and highly skilled defense representation to people throughout Galveston County and the Houston metro area who are facing money laundering charges, asset seizures and IRS actions.

- Capital Murder

Tad Nelson has defended numerous individuals accused of murder and capital murder. Mr. Nelson is approved for First and Second Chairs with the State of Texas Second Administrative Judicial Region. The firm is listed as qualified counsel for capital cases in accordance with Article 26.052 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Mr. Nelson is also certified by the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas to defend murder cases in federal court. Mr. Nelson attends required continuing education to maintain his Board Certification, and is a regular attendee at the California Death Penalty Defense Workshop, widely regarded as the premier conference for criminal defense attorneys involved in capital murder trials.

- Traffic Violations

If you receive a traffic ticket, you need an experienced attorney who thoroughly knows the court procedures for handling traffic violations. The legal team at Tad Nelson & Associates has defended thousands of individuals cited for traffic violations. They know what to do. Tad Nelson works with the prosecuting authority to get you deferred adjudication or a dismissal. If this is not possible, they file an appeal bond with the JP or Municipal Court that will automatically move your case up to a County Court.

- Juvenile Crimes

Having your child arrested for a crime is devastating. In addition to their fears about the child’s future, parents face overwhelming immediate concerns. How do I get my child out of juvenile detention? What is the legal process? Will my child be treated as an adult? Tad Nelson of Tad Nelson & Associates in Clear Lake, Texas, knows that parents need answers to these questions. His law firm is staffed to provide you with those answers, allowing you to take control of the situation and assist with your child’s defense. Tad Nelson has been defending juveniles in both adult and family court for many years. While the language of family court, where juveniles are usually tried, differs from that used for adults, the criminal charges are the same. Tad Nelson has seen every sort of juvenile crime, including drug possession, underage drinking, sex crimes, and property crimes such as vandalism, and trespassing.

- Domestic Violence

A conviction on criminal charges related to domestic violence can have a long-term effect on your life, and the opportunities you have to live it fully, long after any court-imposed punishments have ended. At Tad Nelson & Associates, we understand how small disagreements within a relationship can quickly snowball out of control. We also understand just how dramatically a conviction for domestic violence can change your life. Our goal is to keep you out of jail if at all possible, and to minimize the potential for serious damage to your life and standing in the community.

- Expungement

Having an arrest or criminal conviction record can permanently alter your life. Even if you served no jail time or were never convicted of a crime, a brush with the criminal justice system can make it hard to get employment, rent an apartment, or obtain financing for a home. Tad Nelson, at the Clear Lake firm of Tad Nelson & Associates, understands the importance of removing the stigma associated with a criminal record. He can help you through legal procedures necessary to obtain an expungement.

- Family Law

The majority of our family law practice deals with divorce and with resolving all of the issues, large and small, that are a part of that process. Wherever it's possible and appropriate, we stress the value of resolving these matters through communication and cooperation rather than court. We handle cases, including: divorce; contested and uncontested divorces; mediation and collaborative law; child custody, visitation and modifications; child support and spousal support; property division; pre and post marital agreements; protective orders; and sexual allegations in a divorce.

- Divorce

Our firm helps families and individuals in Galveston County and the Houston metro area resolve the difficult issues that usually arise in connection with legally ending a marriage. Our practice includes divorce on the basis of fault such as adultery, abandonment, and cruel or inhumane treatment; no-fault divorce; mediation and collaborative law approaches to divorce; and contested, litigated matters as well. Mediation and collaborative law approaches to divorce are working for greater numbers of people than ever before.

- Child Custody, Visitation and Modifications

Courts use a "best interest of the children" standard to resolve the question of child custody. Although a number of factors are taken into consideration, joint custody is generally favored with mom's house being designated as the children's primary residence. However, this type of arrangement is by no means the rule and where circumstances warrant, courts have shown no hesitancy to do what's best for kids. A standard visitation agreement will typically look something like this: dad will have the kids on essentially an every-other-weekend basis and also be able to take them out or have dinner with them every Wednesday night. This, however, is just an example and there are many possible solutions to the visitation issue.

- Child Support and Spousal Support

In Texas, child support is calculated by a standard formula. As your attorney, Tad Nelson can explain this formula and the factors that courts take into consideration in determining child support amounts. With some basic information provided by you, he can also give you a reasonable estimate as to how much you can expect to pay or receive each month. Permanent spousal support is pretty much a thing of the past. Today, a greater emphasis is placed on rehabilitative support — money meant to help give one spouse time to get back on their feet. However, alimony is not automatic and is only ordered in certain situations.

- Marital Property Division

Attorney Tad Nelson provides clients throughout Galveston County and the Houston metro area with strong and effective legal representation in all aspects of marital property division, including: division of retirement and investment accounts; division of pension plans and other employee benefits; business valuations; qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs); and identifying and locating hidden assets.

- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

When you consider that statistically, every other marriage ends in divorce, prenuptial and post-marital agreements begin to make sense. Some people say this is a cop-out, a way of committing yourself to fail at the marriage rather than succeed. Those people are wrong. What you really do when you have one of these agreements drafted is prevent a lot of trouble, stress and expense if, and only if, the marriage should fail.

- Protective Orders

Whether we're talking about emotional and mental violence, or actual physical and sexual abuse — domestic violence in any form is a serious, sometimes fatal problem in America. If you feel as though you are in immediate danger — call 911 now and worry about how to obtain a protective order later. Our firm can help you prepare and file the petition you'll need to obtain a protective order against your spouse. In most cases, the petition will be granted in fairly short order. However, we always make it a point to emphasize that a protective order is nothing more than a piece of paper and caution our clients to take other steps to protect themselves.

- Sexual Allegations in a Divorce

Domestic violence and child sexual abuse are two of the most sensitive issues that can be involved in a divorce. In Texas, these behaviors are not only considered to be criminal, but as fault grounds for divorce as well. Because of that, making a false allegation is sometimes perceived as a shortcut to better divorce terms, or simply as a way to take revenge for real or imagined harms done.

- Personal Injury

Our firm handles a broad range of personal injury and wrongful death claims, including cases involving motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents and spills, nursing home neglect and abuse, permanent or catastrophic injuries and medical malpractice. Whether your case can be settled outside of court or requires a trial to be resolved, we will stand in your corner from beginning to end, keeping you fully informed of your options as we fight for the justice you deserve.

- Wrongful Death

It is always devastating to lose a cherished family member. The thought of moving on without their love, companionship and support can be devastating. But when your loss happened as a result of negligence, it can seem even worse. If you have lost a loved one in an accident, it is crucial to have an experienced wrongful death attorney on your side. At Tad Nelson & Associates, we represent the families of wrongful death victims in Houston, Galveston County and throughout Texas. We have extensive trial experience and combine our big city experience with small town values. As you go through this difficult time, we will be there from beginning to end, providing honest legal advice and skilled legal representation.

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

Our firm has a tremendous track record of successful trial representation and handles a variety of vehicular accident cases involving: car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, boat accidents, recreational vehicle accidents, bus accidents and train accidents. With so many vehicles on the roads and highways of Texas, motor vehicle accidents are inevitable. However, if you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you don't have to bear the burden alone. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you get the full compensation you deserve.

- Medical Malpractice

We provide tenacious representation to the victims of medical malpractice, handling all forms of medical malpractice, including: surgical errors, birth injuries, failure to diagnose cancer, doctor's mistakes, prescription and pharmacy errors, emergency room errors and misdiagnosis Malpractice can cause severe injuries, such as brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, that change the lives of malpractice victims forever. That's why it is so critical to secure the full compensation you are entitled to in any verdict or settlement.

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