Ian Donovan Nesbeth

Ian Donovan Nesbeth

4.7
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury

Po Box 7527, Tallahassee, FL

About Ian

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

22 years | 2,000 cases

40%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 40%

17 years | 10,000 cases

40%
Personal Injury 20%

17 years | 100 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Ian D. Nesbeth

Po Box 7527, Tallahassee, FL, 32314-7527

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Ian Donovan Nesbeth's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ryan | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Habitual Traffic Revocation

I have been dealing with an absolute nightmare keeping my license in the state of Florida. After suspending my license multiple times and forcing me to pay multiple reinstatement fees, just to suspend my license again, the state of Florida finally sent me an HTO suspension in the mail which stated th...ey are taking my license away for 5 years with no option for a hardship license for a full year! I almost cried when I got that letter in the mail. What am I going to do if they take my license away for that long, my life would be ruined. I called many lawyers who would not even take my case given the difficulties surrounding dealing with the DMV and their Florida laws. Mr. Nesbeth asked me to send my driving record to him which I did and he accepted the challenge. He assured me he had experience dealing with this type of case and that he would work hard to allow me to keep my license. I was so upset the day came when the HTO revocation came into effect. Looking up your DL # and seeing HTO suspension: effective is a horrible feeling. I spent about two weeks checking the DMV database five times a day with no change but the day came when, as Mr. Nesbeth said it would, the HTO suspension was removed and my license showed as valid! Before I hired Mr. Nesbeth, I went to the DMV after I received the HTO letter in the mail and they told me that there was nothing that could be done to reverse the suspension. I am not sure if there is anything else that could have been done, but I know that Mr. Nesbeth's hard work has allowed me to get my license back and that means the world to me. I would recommend him to anyone who is having issues with their license. He had a plan from the beginning, returned every one of my many phone calls, and came through with what he said he would. Great attorney. I will be driving like I'm with an instructor taking my driving test from now on, but if I ever do get into trouble with tickets or suspensions again, I know exactly who to call.

Posted by Britt | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Representation at its BEST.....Ian Nesbeth

I live in Jacksonville, Florida and hired Ian Nesbeth to assist me in my driving record case from 1999 and my expungement case from 2013. One case was in Leon County and the other in Duval County. Mr. Nesbeth consulted with my father and I for a full follow-up on what will be the best applicable pro...cess and outcome. He did not fail in any regard. He was very customer service oriented, professional, helpful, and showed compassion for getting positive results. He is very receptive to returning all calls, keeping me abreast of the process, and had open communication with me and my father. His staff was very helpful when seeking billing or receipt assistance and proficient in their customer service with me. The driving record was amended to enable the expungement process to go through effectively and efficiently. I truly enjoyed having an attorney that was diligent, forthcoming, and succeeded in getting me positive results. I would recommend him to anyone seeking an attorney in his expertise.

Posted by SW FL GRANDMA MAE | April 14, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

THANKS SO MUCH, ATTORNEY IAN NESBETH

Due to a three hour time difference and my grandson's work schedule, my grandson (who lives in CA) asked me if I would contact the Law Office of Mr. Ian Nesbeth, for him. My grandson received a speeding ticket, as he was heading to the airport to catch his return flight to CA. Great choice of an at...torney, on my grandson's part. My grandson's weekend trip to Tallahassee for an event at FSU began with lost luggage (missing over 24 hours) on his arrival at NW FL Beaches Int'l Airport in Panama City and ended with a speeding ticket, while on the way to the airport. My grandson missed the last plane back to CA that evening!! I contacted Mr. Nesbeth's office and he called me back immediately. Then I called Mr. Nesbeth again, but I didn't leave a voicemail message. To my surprise, Mr. Nesbeth called me shortly thereafter and said he was returning a "missed call." After I asked a couple of questions, Mr. Nesbeth advised me to contact the Judge's office in the county where my grandson was ticketed, to see if my grandson would qualify for PTI, which is Pre-Trial Intervention Deferred Judgment Program. My grandson had already voluntarily taken the on-line Basic Driver Improvement Course, prior to me contacting the Judge's office. My grandson was approved for PTI and he will not have to pay the fine, if he has no additional citations or driving sanctions, within the next six (6) months! Also, the DMV will have no record of the citation. I called Mr. Nesbeth today and I left a voicemail message to THANK Mr. Nesbeth for his help and advice. Mr. Nesbeth called me back within minutes!! Mr. Nesbeth HELPED MY GRANDSON at NO CHARGE!! It's very rare to receive help from an Attorney, without the clock running!! The Cop who ticketed my grandson said he knew my grandson was slowing down, but he wrote the citation anyway! If you're heading West out of Tallahassee, on the back roads, watch for speed limit signs, as you approach the small towns! The speed limit drops rapidly from 65 mph to 35 mph!! My grandson missed seeing that the speed limit was dropping, as the signs were blocked from his view by a big truck. When my grandson headed to the airport the next day, he saw the speed limit signs and the presence of law enforcement, again! "THANKS" JUST DOESN'T SEEM LIKE ENOUGH FOR ALL THE HELP AND ADVICE FROM MR. NESBETH!! Mr. Nesbeth told me "SOMETIMES IT'S ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE, IT'S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY!" And, that's what Mr. Nesbeth did, he helped my grandson, who is just starting out!! THANKS FROM BOTH ME AND MY GRANDSON!! We highly recommend Mr. Nesbeth and we will gladly refer any of our friends in Tallahassee, who are in need of Mr. Nebeth's services! ALL THE BEST TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, MR. NESBETH.

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Ian Donovan Nesbeth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Ansara

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ian is the man. Honest and got things done for me on a referral I needed assistance with in Leon County. Nice to have a contact I can trust up there. Thanks again Ian!"

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Ethan Way

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Ian as a lawyer and an all-around great guy. Ian is my go to guy on traffic matters. I refer cases to him and have asked him to represent me personally on a ticket...or two. Can't go wrong hiring Ian."

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Keino Young

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Odell Stroud

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an astute practitioner when it comes to civil traffic issues."

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Tracy Record

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Ian D. Nesbeth, LLC

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Law Office of Don Pumphrey, Jr.

2003 - 2009

Attorney, Office Of The Public Defender

Associations

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

The Florida Bar

Member

Education

2003

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1999

Florida State University

MA - Masters

1997

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1997

Miami Dade College

Associates of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Courts

Adjunct Professor: Florida A & M University

2009

American Criminal Proceedure

Adjunct Professor: Florida A & M University

2008

American Criminal Law

Adjunct Professor: Florida A & M University

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