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Attorney Representation in Houston, Texas since 1992


RECENT SPECIALIZED DWI TRAINING

2004 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) The 24 hour course taken by the police to detect and testify in DWI prosecution. 
2006 Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Battery The 24 hour course with additional materials for attorneys who defend DWI cases.
2007 Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN)—Behavioral & Vision Science Perspectives Science training course that focused on HGN.
2007 Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician
Denver
Received certification in the operation of the Intoxilyzer 5000; the Breath test machine used in Texas. 
2007 NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Certification Course National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-Received certification as an Instructor of the 24 hour SFST Course.
2008 NHTSA/IACP Drug Evaluation & Classification Program Received certification as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
2008 Scientific Issues in Judging Intoxication & SFST Research Science training course to further understand to SFST on the average person.
2008 Forensic Blood & Urine Forensic Laboratory Seminar Advanced seminar that concentrated on the methods of blood and urine testing in DWI
2009 The Intoxilyzer 8000 Operator's Course Advanced course to operate the Intox. 8000. The next generation Breath Testing Device.
       

SPECIALIZED DWI SEMINARS

Multiple years Mastering Scientific Evidence in dwi cases Seminar that provides training in the science and technology of DWI defense.
Multiple years The National College for DUI Defense - Summer Session The ultimate training in DWI defense.
Multiple years NACDL Annual DWI Seminar- Las Vegas Intensive DWI training by The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer
Multiple years Top Gun DWI - Houston Training in Houston that follows the DWI case from start to finish
Multiple years Stewart Kinard Advanced DWI Seminar   Seminar on Advanced DWI defense techniques in Texas

 

For General Specialized Training, click here.

 

SOME DWI SPECIALIZED TRAINING CERTIFICATES

Tad Nelson - DUI certificate Tad Nelson - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certificate Tad Nelson - Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician Certification Tad Nelson - NHTSA/IACP Drug Evaluation & Classification Program (DECP/DRE) Certification
Tad Nelson - National College for DUI Defense Certificate of Achievement - Harvard Law School Tad Nelson - NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Certification Course Tad Nelson - Standardized Field Sobriety Tests - Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN): Behavioral and Vision Science Perspectives Certification Tad Nelson - Master of Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases Certification
Tad Nelson - National College for DUI Defense - 2003 Tad Nelson - Scientific Issues in Judging Intoxication and SFST Research Certificate Tad Nelson - U.S Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Battery Certificate
(Click on the thumbnail images above to see the entire certificate.)

 


 

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Former Assistant District Attorney in Your Corner — Call (281) 280-0100

Our firm and DWI defense attorney Tad Nelson provide skilled legal representation and services to people throughout Galveston County and the Houston metro area. If you have been arrested for drunk driving and want to avoid the automatic license suspension that goes with that — call our League City law offices directly or contact us online today.

 


 

Drunk Driving Defense

If you have recently been arrested and charged with a DWI — our law firm may be able to help you avoid the harsh consequences of a conviction. As a former assistant district attorney, Tad Nelson understands how prosecutors approach these cases and the obstacles they have to overcome to convict. To learn more about our DWI defense practice, please see:

 



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*The Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies attorneys in 20 specific areas of law; certification in any of these areas requires substantial demonstrated experience and skill, positive peer evaluations, ongoing legal education commitments, and the passage of a rigorous test.

 

TAD NELSON & ASSOCIATES SERVE THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
The League City, Texas, law firm of Tad Nelson & Associates provides legal advice and services to people with family law or criminal law concerns in Galveston County, Harris County, Brazoria County, the Houston Metro area, and cities such as Galveston, Clear Lake Shores, Clear Lake, Webster, League City, Friendswood, Texas City, Pasadena, Pearland, Dickinson, Alvin, Deer Park, Baytown, NASA, Seabrook, Kemah, LaPorte, LaMarque, Angleton, Webster & Nassau Bay.
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  • HOUSTON 281.316.9201
  • LEAGUE CITY 281.280.0100
  • GALVESTON 409.745.5614

Call for an initial consultation or contact us online to get the answers you've been looking for and the legal representation you need today.

League City (Main Office): 820 E Main Street   |   League City, Texas 77573
Galveston: 1919 Sealy Sreet.   |   Galveston, Texas 77550

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