The Law offices of Tad Nelson & Associates
Criminal Defense | Serving Galveston, TX
281-626-6182For legal issues concerning Criminal Defense, let The Law offices of Tad Nelson & Associates, a local practice in Galveston, Texas, help you find a solution.
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We deliver proven and verifiable results through aggressive, innovative trial strategies.
At Tad Nelson & Associates, we believe that providing a comfortable, client-centered environment shouldn’t come at the cost of high-stakes performance. While our office is a place where you can feel heard and supported, our courtroom presence is defined by aggressive, innovative trial strategies designed to dismantle the government’s case. We understand that criminal law is a complex battle against state prosecution, which is why we counter every charge with the same level of legal skill and proven and verifiable results that have made us a fixture in Galveston County and the Greater Houston area.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Defense
- Adoption
- Animal Bites
- Assault & Battery – Plaintiff
- Aviation & Mass Transit Accidents
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Car Accident
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Child Support
- Construction Accidents
- DUI/DWI
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Drug Violations
Call 281-626-6182 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Tad A. Nelson
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 1991
- Supreme Court of Texas
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas State Bar Association
- Texas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Galveston County Criminal Lawyers Association
- Galveston County Bar Association
- National College for DUI Defense
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Harris County Lawyers Association
- Harris County Bar Association
- State Bar College
- Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Attorney Amber R. Spurlock
Bar Admissions:
- 2007
- Texas
- 2009
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- 2010
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
Education:
- South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas
- Juris Doctor – 2007
- Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
- Master of Arts – May, 2002
- Major: Communications/Marketing
- University of Florida, Online Distance Education, Gainesville, Florida
- Master of Science (current student)
- Major: Forensic Toxicology
- Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
- Bachelor of Arts – 1999
- Major: Communications
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Tad A. Nelson
This attorney practices in Texas and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2026 |
| Divorce | Since 2026 |
| DUI | Since 2026 |
| Family Law | Since 2026 |