Will Nesbitt

Will Nesbitt — Top Criminal Defense Lawyer in Columbus, Ohio Will Nesbitt is an experienced and highly respected criminal defense attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, with over two decades of proven success defending clients throughout Central Ohio and across the state. Recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer and one of Columbus Business First’s Top Lawyers, Will has built a reputation for strategic advocacy, sound judgment, and consistently favorable outcomes in complex criminal cases. Will’s practice focuses on DUI/OVI defense, domestic violence, federal criminal charges, theft, and serious felony cases. He has successfully obtained acquittals, dismissals, charge reductions, and significant sentence mitigations in both state and federal courts. A respected educator and legal authority, Will has taught at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA), the Columbus Division of Police, and numerous Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs across Ohio. He also served as President of the Central Ohio Association for Justice (COAJ), the region’s leading trial lawyers’ organization. Will Nesbitt is widely regarded for his experience, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of the accused. His record reflects not only courtroom excellence but also a deep understanding of Ohio’s criminal justice system — from local municipal courts to federal jurisdictions. For his exceptional service in the field of criminal defense, Mr. Nesbitt was selected to: 2022 Columbus CEO Top Criminal Defense Lawyer 2020 Ohio Bar Foundation Fellow 2015 Member of American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 2015-202021 Super Lawyers® list of Rising Stars 2014-2016 list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyer 2015-2016 Columbus CEO Top Lawyer 2015 "10 Best" Attorneys in Ohio 2015 Top 100 DUI Attorneys by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense While attending law school Will met his wife, Laura. Laura is an attorney at the Nesbitt Law Firm and focuses her practice on consumer bankruptcy law. They have three children and reside in Dublin, OH. Will enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, working out and watching sports. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Will Nesbitt included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Columbus Top Criminal Defense Lawyer- Columbus CEO Magazine, 2025 Columbus CEO Top Criminal Defense Lawyer, 2022 Member of American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2015 2015-202021 Super Lawyers® list of Rising Stars Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyer, 2014 - 2016 2015-2016 Columbus CEO Top Lawyer 2015 “10 Best” Attorneys in Ohio 2015 Top 100 DUI Attorneys by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense Other Sources of Feedback About Will Nesbitt Included on the 2021Ohio Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers list

• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)
• Columbus Division of Police

• Ohio Bar Foundation Fellow, 2020
• Kiwanis Club of Dublin

• Ohio State Bar Association
• Columbus Bar Association
• Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL)
• Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (COACDL)
• Central Ohio Association for Justice (COAJ) (President)
• American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2015 (Member)