Ian Matthew Pickens

I was recommended Attorney Ian Pickens by a friend who had used him in his DUI case and gotten a favorable outcome. I was facing a violation of felony probation for a new charge of driving on suspended and possible jail and/or prison sentence. Needless to say, I wanted to find the right lawyer. I wa...s impressed with Ian from the initial consultation. He answered all of my questions and assured me that he would do everything in his power to avoid me being incarcerated. He was always in contact and on top of things involving my case. Any questions I had were answered promptly. The state’s first offer was 6 months of community control, with which I was satisfied, but Ian went the extra mile. He asked for a continuance and took the extra time and effort to research my license history more thoroughly. Upon further investigation, Ian found out my license had actually been reinstated 6 days prior to me being ticketed. There had been a mistake in the system somewhere. At the following court date my case was dismissed by the prosecution and judge. I was obviously extremely pleased with the outcome. I’m very grateful to have been represented by Attorney Ian Pickens and would highly recommend his services.

I found Mr. Pickens to be very knowledgeable and professional. He responded to phone calls and emails in a timely manner. I appreciated his honesty and forthrightness of how the case would be handled. Above all, he NEVER promised anything, but instead, advised of what the law is and the "potential..." outcomes of the case. He earned my respect based on that alone. i was very pleased with the resolution of my case. Additionally, Mr. Pickens' legal assistant, Abbie, is very efficient and knowledgeable, as well, and was instrumental in my decision to retain Mr. Pickens. When I made the initial call to their office, she promptly took the information and relayed it to Mr. Pickens. She, too, returned phone calls and emails in a timely manner. The communication they provided during this very difficult time for me was both supportive and encouraging. Being from out-of-state, it took a huge load off of me knowing they were handling my case. THANK YOU, Meldon Law.

Mr. Pickens was absolute AMAZING. He was able to speak to my parents who live in another state to get representation for me in the state I live in. He was able to help me get my legal situation under control, answered all of my questions, concerns, issues. Was available to me when I needed him. ... Then helped me clear an ADDITIONAL legal issue with a discounted rate for representing me before. Then helped to end my PTO early due to my completing all the requirements before deadline. The office staff was always pleasant, polite, and helpful. He's a very nice, kind, compassionate, and a LIFE SAVER!!! Thanks so much for all your help Mr. Pickens, you're great!!!

I was in a car accident, a hit and run, where driver t-boned me and then left scene of accident. Totaled the first new car I had ever owned (one payment away!) and I was left needing medical attention but not sure how to pursue uninsured motorist coverage/claim. I contacted Meldon Law because of ...family member who was happy with the work done by Meldon Law on different case. I met with Jeffrey Meldon and his team soon after calling to inquire about how I should proceed. With the at-fault driver nowhere to be found, I was in need of advice. The team at Meldon Law explained how they would handle my case, what I could expect in terms of medical treatment and settlement. Very nice, informative and kind. I hired them that day. I was pleased with the communication, compassion and experience from everyone on my team. From the paralegal to my attorney to Mr. Meldon himself. I was able to get the medical help I needed without fear of outstanding Bill's. I learned a lot about accidents and how to protect myself even better should this happen again. My team settled my case and I was satisfied with the results. Meeting to sign settlement papers at office, I was given more tools and time from my team. I trust and truly believe in Meldon Law.

I had very bad luck!!! I hired Ian right away on the phone as soon as I talked to him. The reason was he confidently said he could definitely get all my charges dropped because of a certain technicality or fact not being admissible in court. However right after I paid him $2500 and signed the contra...ct his tune totally changed immediately without any added info! He said that he never said anything about getting something dropped. I thought that was very strange indeed and I was very disheartened! I told him the truth that I was innocent and had to constantly remind him of this throughout because he always acted like I was guilty! He just wanted me to claim guilt and do a probation plea deal ! He never even gave me the time to tell him exactly what happened and so it reflected badly on my case! The time he allotted me was 15 minutes early before the court time to hear my story..... he was always late so he never did hear it once! What I did tell him more than once and it was very relevant and important to my case he claimed later I NEVER told him about it and therefore it was not used to my defense! When I mentioned it, it made him very angry and he actually raised his voice and yelled at me! I know that he was probably embarrassed and just took it out on me but it was such a rookie little kid move! The evidence was examined by him at the police station and it proved to be empty and totally different than what the police claimed. I asked him again right then do you believe my innocence now? He gave me a long lecture about even if someone was totally guilty and also a terrible person he would still defend them because it would be UNETHICAL for him not to. So basically he gave me a huge unethical long winded lecture that this imaginary hypothetical definitely GUILTY guy he would always treat very well and not at all think of as guilty but as for someone really totally innocent like me.............. ??? I would laugh if not almost having a breakdown and caving in at the third court hearing and about to falsely admit guilt from pressure and not knowing what else to do! I ended up being falsely charged and fraudulently jailed but I still had to pay $400 court fee and $100 jail fees! $100 Public Defender fee when I never once used one or wanted one! Ian acted like someone poor like me without a job or car it is not a big deal to pay the fee late and have a suspended license! I ended up with a bad criminal charge that SHOULD HAVE BEEN DROPPED! I will be a lot more careful before I ever commit to hire a lawyer ever again! I would try to find one with more experience. Two years is not enough!