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 anonymous | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Disappointing!

I hired Mr. Nesbeth after receiving information from his law firm about a traffic citation. I was told the ticket would be dismissed or reduced. The process took months with no correspondence or follow ups to update me on the status of my case. I found out that a plea was accepted by going on the cle...rk of courts web site. No one called to say what happened that day nor did I receive any updates. I was told about any possible outcomes and what they would mean to me. After reaching out to the office again Mr. Nesbeth stated "that because the officer came to court I would loose and took a plea. That's just how the law is." So if there is any chance an officer will come to court even if they are in the wrong forget about going this route for representation. He did get no points and the fee reduced, at least the lawyer fee amounted to that. The lack of customer service and regard was subpar and will not recommend him at all.

Ian Nesbeth

Replied last January 10, 2017

I regret you did not have a positive experience with my office. However, it appears your case was resolved in a manner advantageous to you. Based on a review of the file, YOU DID NOT HAVE TO APPEAR IN COURT, YOU DID NOT RECEIVE ANY POINTS, YOU DID NOT HAVE TO ATTEND TRAFFIC SCHOOL AND YOUR FINE WAS REDUCED BY $118.00. I should add that if you add the legal fees and reduced fine, that amount is less than the original ticket. Next, I nor any lawyer can guarantee the outcome of a case. I personally explained to you that if your case could not be dismissed I would ensure you don't receive points. I further explained (in several conversations) the law and how facts and other circumstances relate to the law. In your case, the officer appeared in court and had all the required documents. I reviewed the documents and other evidence in the case and spoke to the officer regarding his testimony. BASED ON THE EVIDENCE AND APPLICABLE LAW, HAD THE MATTER PROCEEDED TO TRIAL, YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND GUILTY. If you were found guilty, you could've received points, been ordered to traffic school and fined up to $500.00. As such, I resolved your case in the most advantageous manner for you; that is, no points, no school and a substantially reduced fine. My office sends dispositions to clients within 3 business days and follows up with a phone call to ensure receipt. Finally, let me reiterate that i am troubled by your disappointment and will review my practices to address any client concerns. I have attempted to address your concerns on multiple occasions, appearantly without success. That being said, I am comfortable that your case was handled professionally and resulted in an excellent outcome for you. AGAIN, YOU RECEIVED NO POINTS, NO SCHOOL, AND A SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION OF THE FINE AMOUNT.

Posted by Desmond | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Lawyer!

I had just been pulled over and found out that my license was still suspended after paying a previous lawyer to represent me in clearing up 2 traffic tickets. So now I was facing a felony and still had a suspended license. I hired Ian and he went right to work. I had a VALID license in no time and he... kept me from getting a felony while also keeping my license VALID. Great guy and even better lawyer. Get him asap!

Posted by Michael | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional, caring, and efficient

Mr. Nesbeth returned my call after business hours and let me know he could help me and win. Right off the bat I was ready to work with him after explaining my circumstances he was ready to fight even harder for me, but his services might not be needed. This blew me away I'd never heard of a lawyer wh...o didn't wanna take someone's money just to take it. He not only handled my case with the utmost celerity, he won, and called personally to inform me of the success. Mr. Nesbeth is a humble and honest man and a damn good lawyer! I only wish I'd have known about him sooner.

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 Alan | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Couldn't have had a better Attorney!

Attorney Nesbeth is AWESOME! I recently received a speeding ticket and was required to go to court. I work in the court system and have never had to be on this side of the process. I was worried and wanted to have some one represent me that I had confidence in. Ian was the BEST choice I could have... made. He informed me of the process and the possible outcomes and how he would approach resolving this for me. He did not paint a pretty picture, instead he accurately presented what this experience could be. He was very easy to work with and none of the interactions disrupted my daily routine. He kept m informed as to what was happening and made sure that all of my questions were answered. The end result was the best of the outcomes that he had initially listed. No Points, No School, NO PROBLEMS. I cant say enough great things about Ian.

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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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