Aaron A. Nelson, Keith A. Belzer Selected as Super Lawyers

Aaron A. Nelson and Keith A. Belzer have been selected by Super Lawyers as top-rated criminal defense attorneys in Hudson, Wisconsin, for 2024. This is the 14th year in a row that Aaron has received this honor, in addition to four prior recognitions as a Rising Star attorney. Keith’s selection marks his 20th year as a Super Lawyer.

Only the top five percent of attorneys receive the Super Lawyer designation each year. Aaron and Keith’s continuous recognition demonstrates their commitment to providing Wisconsin residents charged with serious criminal offenses with the comprehensive defense they need.

To earn recognition as a Super Lawyer, attorneys undergo a rigorous selection process involving nominations, independent research, peer evaluation, and final selection. Ultimately, the top five percent of attorneys in each practice area receive the Super Lawyer designation.

Additionally, the top two and a half percent of attorneys under 40 or who have been practicing law for less than ten years receive the Rising Star designation.

Here’s how the Super Lawyers selection process works:

• Nominations – Attorneys enter the candidate pool through peer nominations, third-party feedback, or Super Lawyers research team identification.
• Independent Research – The research team conducts independent research on each candidate, considering criteria such as their verdicts/settlements, experience, professional activity, and client feedback.
• Peer Evaluation – Candidates who scored the highest in the previous phase move on to the peer evaluation phase, where other recognized attorneys within each practice area evaluate them.
• Final Selection – A representative number of attorneys from small, medium, and large law firms receive the Super Lawyer or Rising Star designation, recognizing their achievements in their respective fields of law.

Aaron Nelson received Rising Star designations in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010 before graduating into the primary Super Lawyer candidate pool. He has now received the award every year from 2011 to 2024, a 14-year run that speaks to the consistently high quality of legal representation he provides to criminal defense clients throughout Wisconsin.

Keith A. Belzer is nationally recognized as a teacher and lecturer on topics including criminal defense and trial techniques. He holds faculty positions at the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia, and the Wisconsin Trial Skills Academy, and has also taught or lectured on criminal defense matters in nearly every U.S. state and Puerto Rico. He presented at the Israeli National Public Defender and was the keynote speaker at the first regional public defender training held in the People’s Republic of China. Keith has been a Wisconsin Super Lawyer every year since its inception in 2005.

Nelson Defense Group focuses on defending clients charged with the most serious offenses in Wisconsin.
Our primary criminal defense practice areas include:

• Violent Crimes
• OWI / DUI
• Sex Crimes
• Gun Crimes

A conviction of any of these charges will significantly impact an individual’s life. The assistance of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney is vital to defeating or reducing these charges. When you hire Nelson Defense Group to handle your criminal defense case, you get a team of attorneys who are:

• Dedicated to Criminal Defense – We don’t spread ourselves thin across many practice areas. Criminal defense is all we do, so we can provide the most focused representation for each client.
• Committed to Your Defense – We are a low-volume law office that gives each client and their case the time and attention they deserve.
• Responsive, Attentive, and Compassionate – Our attorneys will immediately begin working on your case and be there to answer any questions you have.

Contact Aaron Nelson or Keith A. Belzer at Nelson Defense Group for a free initial discussion about your case. We’ll show you what being a Super Lawyer is all about.