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Ian Thomas Weldon
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Biography
Attorney Ian T. Weldon is the founder of Weldon Law Group, PLLC, and a trusted advocate for individuals and families throughout Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. With more than 18 years of legal experience, he guides clients through immigration issues, criminal charges, divorce and custody disputes, and estate planning with clarity, confidence, and personal care.
Ian was born and raised in New York before moving to Chicago with his family where he attended the University of Illinois as a scholar-athlete on the men’s swimming and track teams.
In 1995, he moved to Jacksonville and attended law school at the Florida State College of Law and received his Masters in Business administration from the University of Florida and this Masters in Accounting from the University of North Florida. He is an experienced trial attorney (Spanish speaking) with over a decade at the Jacksonville Public Defender’s office specializing in high profile homicide and death penalty cases with a strong background in business.
He is happily married to his wife, Alicia and together they are raising 3 daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, spending time with his family, and rooting for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Licensed in Florida for 25 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2000
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Weldon Law Group, PLLC
334 E Duval St, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
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Ian Thomas Weldon's Reviews
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Posted by LL | April 1, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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Ignores his clients
Very difficult to communicate with. Neither lawyers nor support staff respond to clients' emails. It's difficult even to submit documents to that firm. I'm acting as a sponsor and can't get the instructions to whom I should send my records. The clients have to either threaten them with a bar complain...
Posted by Dhimitra | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very happy with his service
I was impressed by this lawyer’s expertise. He handled my case with professionalism. He is a very caring person. I am delighted to have been able to achieve a positive outcome for my case.
Posted by Brittney Galagar | November 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent and Compassionate
I have been a client of Attorney Weldon’s since 2015. He has helped my husband and I navigate the immigrations process successful from fiancé Visa to Permanent Residency Card. I can’t say enough great things about him. I would highly recommend him abs will be issuing him as we move forward into citiz...
Posted by Nilda García | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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excellence in laws
he is a wonderful lawyer. professional with excellence in human value. I recommend him with certainty, you will be satisfied, he speaks English and Spanish.
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Divorce
Attorney Weldon He has demonstrated professionalism with my divorce case this year. I was very pleased with his overall services. His personal commitment May me feel secure and at peace. The
Ian Thomas Weldon's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ian is very thorough and will do all he can to get the job done for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ian is compassionate and trustworthy. He goes to bat for his clients and gets the job done quickly. Ian is a competent and well versed criminal defense attorney. It is my pleasure to recommend him!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend and endorse ian for immigration as well and criminal defense and family law. ian is conscientious and hard working and fights hard for his clients. he is a zealous advocate with years of experience handling immigration and criminal law cases. he is also becoming well versed in family law. any client would be well served by having ian represent them. i have personally worked for ian for several years and can vouch for his work ethic, dedication and professionalism."
"Ian is a very capable and compassionate attorney. He has the highest integrity and is very responsive to his client's needs. Every client I have referred to him has been extremely impressed with his attention to detail and professionalism."
"Ian is an experienced and knowledgeable criminal attorney with additional experience in immigration and personal injury matters. He has taken complex criminal matters and resolved them efficiently and effortlessly. On numerous occasions, he has been available to me for consultations on complex criminal matters. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Weldon has earned an excellent reputation within the Jacksonville legal community, especially among criminal practitioners and judges on the criminal bench. As my law partner, I have worked with Mr. Weldon on a number of criminal cases where he worked hard and obtained outstanding results."
"Ian is truly one of the most integral attorneys with whom I have ever had the privilege of working. His knowledge of criminal law and immigration and family law is envious, and he is utterly creative in his representations. I have his number on speed dial just in case! I would highly recommend Ian to any of my family members or friends and have done so."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ian Weldon is a very knowledgeable practitioner, who truly cares about his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has many years of experience in the criminal defense field. I have worked with him on immigration cases involving criminal issues. Ian is very conscientious and compassionate concerning his clients. He has an excellent reputation for his ability and high ethical standards."
"I have known Mr. Ian Weldon for over 25 years. Both as a friend and practicing trial attorney. He has always been a courageous and aggressive advocate for as long as I have known him. I highly endorse this lawyer without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2010
Exemplary Trial Team of the Year, 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Office of the Public Defender
2005
Run for Cover - First Male Attorney, Jacksonville Bar Association
2005
Repeat Offender Court (ROC) Award, 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Office of the Public Defender
2003
Not Guilty Trial Verdict Award (5), 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Office of the Public Defender
2001
Not Guilty Trial Verdict Award (2), 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Office of the Public Defender
2001
Bridge to Bridge - First Male Attorney, Jacksonville Bar Association
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Shareholder, Weldon Law Group, PLLC
2013 - 2015
Shareholder, Murphy Ellis & Weldon, PLLC
2001 - 2012
Homicide/Capital Crime Attorney, 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Office of the Public Defender
Associations
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Jacksonville Women Lawyers AssociationDiversity Membership Chair
2004 - Present
Federal Bar Association
2002 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Catholic Lawyers GuildMember
2001 - Present
Florida BarMember
Education
2009
University of North Florida
MA - Masters
2004
University of Florida
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1999
Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2004
Defender College
Trial Instructor
Languages
Spanish
English