Eric J. Nelson

Eric Nelson, a founding partner of Halberg Criminal Defense, is a well regarded, highly skilled and dedicated attorney. Mr. Nelson has successfully defended individuals accused of all levels of crimes including homicide, sexual assault, drug offenses and DWI in both state and federal courts. He has handled thousands of criminal cases through Minnesota and Wisconsin including numerous high profile cases. Mr. Nelson prides himself on his attention to detail and responsive client communication. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Eric J. Nelson included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Minnesota Super Lawyer, 2014 - 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyer - Rising Start, 2005 - 2013 Other Sources of Feedback About Eric J. Nelson Included on the 2026Minnesota Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2006 Minnesota Super Lawyers list 2005 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Getting to Know You: Voir Dire in Criminal Cases, Hamline University, 2015 - Present
• Fundamentals of Cell Site Analysis, MSCJ, 2014 - Present

• Minnesota, 2001
• Wisconsin, 2007
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2009

• Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2006 - Present (Member, Past Board Member)
• Douglas Amdahl Inn of Court, 2001 - Present (Member)