Vanessa Anne Nye

Vanessa Anne Nye

4.9
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +4 more

1718 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Vanessa Nye

1718 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL, 33605-3814

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Vanessa Anne Nye's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

79 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense

2nd Degree Felony

Vanessa Nye was referred to me by a friend when I was arrested on four serious charges. She was very upfront about what we were going up against and encouraged me to stay hopeful. It was then that she told me she was going to fight my case as best she could and she did just that. At first I must I mu...st admit I was skeptical considering we did not meet often but she did keep in contact with me. And she kept her promise and was able to get me off what could have been 15 years of federal prison and I receive 18 months probation!

Posted by Lisa Robinson | December 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer, Wonderful Person

My son and I met Vanessa back in June. My son was caught shoplifting (petti theaft), and also had a misdemeanor charge against him.. She took over both cases and she was able to have both charges dropped.. She was very good in communicating with us and keeping us up to date with everything that was g...oing to happen.. Not only is she a true professional Attorney, but she is also very genuine person.. She is very caring about her clients. I would recommend her highly. Thank You Vanessa, for everything that you did for my son, and for my family.

Posted by Linda | May 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Attorney Nye-Professional and Knowledgeable

We were referred to Attorney Nye by a family friend. Upon meeting Attorney Nye, we instantly felt confident that our case was in very capable hands. Our case was complicated by the fact that it involved out of state and international communications. Attorney Nye kept us informed every step of the way..., e.g., expenses, consequences, progress, timeline, procedures. She never missed a step. We are so grateful. We highly recommend Attorney Nye as an experienced, knowledgeable and professional criminal attorney.

Posted by Arvid | March 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

1 to 10. an "11"

I have been a client of Vanessa for 6 years. Vanessa has done a wonderful job in and out of the courtroom for both me and my son. She has represented us on many different cases. She has always kept in contact and returned all my phone calls in a timely manner. I have referred her to many of my frien...ds and fellow employees. She has always done an outstanding job at a reasonable price. I highly recommend her. On a scale of 1 to 10, I rate her an "11"!

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Strong Intellectual Will and Leadership

Vanessa Nye is an exceptional attorney and an even better person. Vanessa has an exceptional ability to communicate and she has a genuine concern for peoples’ lives and for their well being. I cannot overemphasize how comforting it was to know that I had a strong presence in my corner that was unwave...ring in her commitment to me. Vanessa Nye shows true craftsmanship, clarity and rhythm of thought that is unparalleled. You will not find a better advocate to be your representative if there ever comes a time when you need unmitigated honesty and reliability to have your back. She demonstrated willingness and ability to work for me, made prudent decisions when thinking about protecting my future and exhibited pure class in the process. In order to make sound decisions based on sound reasoning it requires a strong intellectual will and leadership — Vanessa Nye is one of the best attorneys in Tampa and I will be candid enough to say that her peers will no doubt iterate the same thing. If you need a good defense attorney, Vanessa Nye is it. She is a self-starter who knows what is required to make prudent decisions and initiate action on your behalf.

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Vanessa Anne Nye's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Barash

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa Nye is an amazing criminal defense lawyer who is known throughout the Tampa community and beyond for really caring about her clients and for the amazing results she gets for them. I have known Vanessa for years and whenever I refer someone to her, I know without a doubt that they are in good hands. If you are looking for a smart and talented lawyer to fight for you or for your colleagues, clients or friends, you would be well served by looking to Vanessa Nye for assistance."

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Kristin Ottinger

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is an excellent defense lawyer. She is well-liked in the criminal law community. And, from what I've seen, she provides thorough and zealous representation for her clients."

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Vincent Pawlowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Vanessa brings a unique skill set to the table. I have never met an attorney so versed at finding "technicalities" and "punching holes" in the opposition's case. Nye is a winner."

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Christopher Dale

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Vanessa Nye for over 17 years now. I first worked with her as an Assistant Public Defender in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. During that time, we shared ideas regarding issues/cases and she was always of help regarding finding the answer. I also have sought advice from her in private practice while handling criminal cases over the last 17 years. She has always sent me in the right direction and/or given me the correct answer outright. If I bypass a case because of conflict, I would have no problem referring the case to her as her reputation is highly regarded as both a former Assistant Public Defender and a private attorney. My observation of her courtroom demeanor can only be described as impressive. In sum, I endorse Vanessa and her ethical practice of law as she is both competent and professional."

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Benjamin Older

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is an excellent advocate for her clients. She knows how to get the job done. I highly recommend her."

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Eduardo Suarez

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is an experienced, caring lawyer. She works hard for her clients and is deservingly, highly regarded by judges and prosecutors. I endorse this lawyer."

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William Hanlon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I emphatically endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Nye for over 20 years. As a fellow criminal defense attorney I would say Ms. Nye has a reputation as a very professional attorney who fights tirelessly for her clients. She has earned the respect of her peers through aggressive trial work and excellent results. Her personality has created friendships throughout the courthouse and the legal community. Most charges are not resolved in trial. This fact makes it critically important to have an attorney who has an excellent rapport with not only the prosecutors, but also the judges in the criminal courthouse. Ms. Nye has all that and more. I would highly recommend Ms. Nye to anyone charged with a crime."

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Keith Warshofsky

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Sparkman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roger Futerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is an excellent lawyer and does a fine job for her clients."

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Julie Kert

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Other

"It is easy to endorse Vanessa Nye as an attorney. She is a well known and respected criminal defense attorney in the Tampa area. She practices extensively in the local and federal courts. In addition to her vast legal and trial expertise, Vanessa has excellent relations with the judges, proescutors and court personnel, which is always helpful. I personally consult with Vanessa when my clients have issues with their Florida licenses and always refer them to her first when they have criminal issues pending in the Tampa Bay area. If you are looking for an attorney to fight hard on your case you have found her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Vanessa A Nye

1997 - 2001

Public Defender, Hillsborough County Public Defender

Education

1996

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of North Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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