Scott Nelson

Background

Nelson, Scott was born on October 22, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Curtis Wayne and Carol Jean (Sedenquist) Nelson.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology and Sociology-Anthropology, North Park College, Chicago, 1978; Juris Doctor, Loyola University, Chicago, 1981.

Career

People v. Vernon Watson (Illinois.App.), 1-28-94; People v. Jonathan Haines (Illinois.Sup.Ct.), 10-24-96; People v. David Biro (Illinois.App.), 1-19-95; People v. Robert Byron (Illinois.Sup.Ct.), 3-31-94.Worked at Ruff, Weidenaar & Reidy, Limited. (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in Medical Malpractice Defense, Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1981, Illinois and United States.

District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar.

Member, Moot Court Board. Assistant States Attorney, 1981—.

Vice President, Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation, 1996-1997. Author: Homicide Photographs: The Practical Prosecutor, 1995.

Faculty, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 1988—.

National College of District Attorneys, 1995-1996. Adjunct Professor, The John Marshall Law School, 1989—. Naval Justice School, 1995-1997.

Member: Illinois State and American Bar Association.

Achievements

• Scott Nelson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Association Government Attorneys in Capital Litig. (board directors 1992-1996, vice president 1996).

Connections

Married Nancy Lee Herbster, July 13, 1979. Children: Timothy Robert, Michelle Anne, Jennifer Ellen.

Father:

Curtis Wayne Nelson

Mother:

Carol Jean (Sedenquist) Nelson

Spouse:

Nancy Lee Herbster

child:

Michelle Anne Nelson

child:

Timothy Robert Nelson

child:

Jennifer Ellen Nelson