Alexander Nesson

Alexander Nesson is a Taunton, MA, lawyer with 31 years of legal experience. His work covers criminal defense, child abuse and DCF matters, divorce and separation, family law, custody, guardianship, and juvenile cases. He has handled thousands of cases while guiding clients through serious legal problems.

Alexander earned his BS from Salve Regina University in 1991. He later earned his Juris Doctor from George Washington University National Law Center in 1994. His education helped prepare him for courtroom work, negotiation, mediation, and client-focused legal problem-solving.

Alexander has built a broad legal career across public service, teaching, mediation, and private representation. His experience includes work with the Essex County DA’s office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia, Salve Regina University, Comcare, and the US Post Office. These roles shaped his careful and practical approach.

Alexander handles criminal defense matters with a background that includes work in a US Attorney’s and a DA’s office. He has defended clients in many criminal and juvenile cases. His criminal practice includes helping people understand charges, prepare defenses, and protect their rights during stressful court proceedings.

Alexander also assists families in divorce, DCF, custody, guardianship, child abuse, and related Probate and Juvenile Cases. He has represented parents, grandparents, and other relatives in investigations, fair hearings, 72 hr hearings, and termination trials. His family law work often involves sensitive disputes that need steady guidance.

Alexander has served clients through mediation and family law problem-solving, including work as a GAL and conciliator. His legal cases include custody motions, DCF fair hearings, divorce mediation, and contested divorce matters that became uncontested. These examples show his focus on practical results and legal agreements.

Alexander M Nesson has also been recognized through honors listed for 2017 and 2018. These include Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, A+, Better Business, Aplus, BBB, and Top 10 best law firm DUI/OUI MA, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Office of Alexander Nesson
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• George Washington University National Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Salve Regina University
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

Awards & Badges