Nicholas Nelson

My purpose is to protect individual liberty and provide access to United States justice.

University of North Dakota School of Law

J.D. (2016) | Law

2013 - 2016

Activities: Student Bar Association - President

Minnesota State College & University - Bemidji State University

B.A. (2013) | Political Science

2009 - 2013

Activities: Student Senate - Co President

Law Clerk

Wahpeton Law Firm

2015 - 2016

North Dakota State Bar  # 08754

Member

Current

State Bar Association of North Dakota  # 08754

member

Current

American Bar Association

member

2013 - Current

North Dakota

8th Circuit

• Free Consultation
  60 minute free consultation
• Contingent Fees
  25-30% plus costs
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  $50.00 - $150.00 per hour

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Q. Child custody

December 7, 2018

A: Your question has multiple factors that cannot be adequately answered without a full consultation. However, general speaking, a parent may bring a custody dispute in ND if the child lives in ND. To protect your parental rights, you may want to file for a judicial order that gives you custody and prevents the father from taking the children out of state. ***This is general legal information, and I cannot provide adequate legal advice without first discussing at length the particular facts and circumstances of your matter.***

Q. Is a k9 sniff sufficient probable cause to search a stopped vehicle

December 7, 2018

A: A K9 sniff is sufficient probable cause subject to certain limitations. Relevant circumstances include whether the K9 was initially present on scene, the original reason for the traffic stop, the length of the traffic stop, etc. In certain situations, relevant circumstances may deem the K9 stiff unconstitutional, thus not admissible as evidence. This is general legal information, and I am unable to give adequate legal advice without first speaking with you at length of the circumstances surrounding your particular situation.

Q. Can the mother lose custody if she lets our son hang around a sex offender who failed to register?

November 21, 2018

A: North Dakota Century Code CHAPTER 14-09 PARENT AND CHILD deals with parental rights and when they can be taken away. I hope this helps!

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