Natalie S. Williams, Esq.

Founder & Lead Attorney

Attorney Natalie S. Williams is a Southern Belle originally from Jason, a small rural community in Eastern North Carolina. Her passion for law and justice began early, watching Perry Mason and Matlock with her grandmother. She earned her Bachelor of Science from North Carolina Central University, a proud HBCU, in 1999.

Before becoming an attorney, Williams spent 11 years as a sworn Probation/Parole Officer with the State of North Carolina, working extensively with high-risk adult and juvenile offenders. That experience provided a unique foundation for understanding the criminal justice system from multiple perspectives.

Williams later earned a Master of Arts in Psychology from Valparaiso University in 2015 and her Juris Doctor in 2016. After passing the Indiana Bar, she joined the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office, where she served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for approximately five years and developed extensive courtroom and trial experience.

Over the course of her 11-year legal career, Williams has handled and tried cases across the spectrum—from major felony prosecutions and defenses, including Murder, to misdemeanors and traffic infractions affecting professional and CDL drivers. Her practice combines courtroom experience with an understanding of human behavior, allowing her to approach each client and case strategically and individually.

In 2022, Williams transitioned into private criminal defense, and in 2023 she founded NSW Legal, LLC. Today, the firm represents clients in criminal defense, family law, traffic matters, and other areas of practice. Williams is particularly passionate about advocating for parents navigating custody and parenting-time disputes and for individuals whose lives and livelihoods are affected by the justice system.

Beyond the courtroom, Williams has served as an adjunct professor, teaching courses in Psychology, Sociology, and Legal Studies. She is also an author and co-authored the 2022 anthology Born to Lead: Awakening the Leader Within. Her current creative projects include her memoir, blog, and other platforms centered on advocacy, leadership, survival, and personal transformation.

Whether serving as an attorney, advocate, professor, or author, Williams believes her purpose extends beyond simply resolving legal problems. She strives to speak life into broken spirits, advocate with strength, and help people find their voice during some of life's most difficult moments.

Greatness is a choice. Choose greatness to advocate for you.