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Pursuing Wisconsin Heather Nelson
Heather Nelson

Heather Nelson

9 years of experience

Family Law, Divorce

Wisconsin

Biography

Attorney Heather L. Nelson has represented hundreds of family law clients in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties. Her due diligence and professionalism have gained her the reputation for being a respected, reasonable, and fierce advocate throughout the legal community. She listens to her client's individual concerns and explains the law and legal arguments, so they can make an informed decision. Heather challenges clients to question their motives and does not hesitate to keep her clients grounded in reality. This results in practical, cost-effective solutions. Heather grew up in Southeastern Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies and Political Science, along with a Certificate in Criminal Justice in 2009. While attending school, she interned for the Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation, and had the opportunity to travel abroad to study business in Nicosia, Cyprus. In 2012, Heather graduated with her Juris Doctorate degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. While attending school, she studied international law and criminal justice in London, England, worked as a Certified Student Attorney, and volunteered at the William Mitchell Self-Help Clinic. In her second year, she was selected to participate in the American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition. She also interned for a Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge and gained an invaluable understanding of courtroom procedures. Heather passed the Wisconsin Bar Exam and Multi-State Bar Exam in 2013. Immediately after she began working as an associate attorney at a family law firm in Kenosha County before becoming a managing partner/shareholder at a family law firm in Racine County. Presently, Heather has started her own family law firm in Racine, Wisconsin, is a Guardian ad Litem for Racine County, and serves on the Village of Mount Pleasant Sex Offender Appeals Board. View More ›


Fees

Free Consultation


Practice Area

Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law,
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce,

Languages

English



Education

William Mitchell College of Law

J.D. (2013)

William Mitchell College of Law
University of Wisconsin - Madison

B.A. | Political Science, Legal Studies, and a Certificate in Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Awards

Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 Award for Excellence - Family Law
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Female Attorney - Wisconsin
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 10 Best Attorneys Award
2017
10 Best Attorney - Wisconsin for Exceptional Client Service
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 10 Best Attorneys Award
2017

Professional Associations

Village of Mount Pleasant Sex Offender Appeals Board

Member

2018 - Current

Village of Mount Pleasant Sex Offender Appeals Board
Racine County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Current

Racine County Bar Association
Kenosha County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2016

Kenosha County Bar Association

Websites & Blogs

website
Heather L. Nelson Law, S.C.


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Offices

Heather L. Nelson Law, S.C.
840 Lake Avenue, Suite 104 Racine, WI 53403
Telephone: (262) 456-2006



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